07. 12. 09
Miserable as it may sound, the summer months will come to an end shortly and we will be rapidly approaching the onset of winter. The number of claims involving theft of cars and vans left with their keys in will soar, as vehicle users often leave their engines running trying to defrost before leaving for work. This is also the case for company cars and whilst driving for their company in a fleet vehicle.
If the vehicle gets stolen, Insurers will have difficulty in justifying payment for any theft where the user has clearly left the vehicle unattended with the keys at the disposal of the thief, and whilst a number of complaints against car insurance fleet insurance companies over claims being turned down have been upheld by the Financial Ombudsman, the issue of whether a vehicle is unattended or not, or reasonable care of the vehicle has been taken, can be a little subjective. And subjectivity is the last thing you want when you need a claim to be paid. Insurers will look at any loophole to refuse any payment.
Even if the insurer does pay, lengthy claims and unpaid bills are common in these cases, with many factors taken into account.
There is a very simple rule for drivers – Just don’t leave the keys in the ignition, and lock your vehicle whenever you leave it – even if it’s on your drive or you are nipping into the local shop. A car thief will think that their Christmas has come early and you will struggle to get your claim paid.
02. 12. 09
Today, any computer user with intermediate computing skills can crack your WiFi network to enjoy free Internet access. All they have to do is to use commercially available WEP key cracker and they can gain instant access to your WiFi networks. In fact, some hobbyist hackers boast that they can crack WEP keys in less than ten seconds. That is why it not enough to simply password protect your network. You need a complete penetration testing solution with web content filter capability in order to immediately address security threats on your WiFi network. The process of gaining access to WiFi networks has become very simple because of WEP key cracker tools available in the market. A hacker can use this tool to locate a nearby WiFi signal and tune in to it. By running the WEP key cracker with simple commands, any hacker can bypass the authentication protocols required for by the WiFi network. That is why hackers can get free Internet access through your signals. This may sound benign but your network connection can experience considerable slow down if hacked. This can affect your productivity and opens your network to more security problems. The worst thing that can happen is if the hackers have malicious intent. If your network has been breached by these hackers, they can effectively gather sensitive information, steal passwords, and access your database. If you are storing sensitive financial and banking information in your computer network database, then access to it by criminal elements can be disastrous. What you can do is to deploy a unified threat management appliance over your WiFi network. If you have such security appliance, you can evaluate and assess the vulnerabilities of your network and detect leaks and security breaches. A unified threat management system also allows you to implement web content filter across your network. The web content filter can serve as another layer of protection to deter hackers from penetrating your system. You can configure the web content filter to block access to most websites and web applications that your business does not use. For example, you can block access to IM service, free web mail sites, social networking sites, and other sites that you think will not be useful for the day to day activities of your company. So when a hacker gained access to your network, he or she will also be prevented from accessing most websites because of your web content filter. Your own employees also will not be tempted to play network games or browse the net while at work. So aside from detecting sources of vulnerabilities, a penetration testing appliance with web content filter capability will discourage bandwidth thieves from hacking your WiFi signal. It can also improve the productivity of your employees. So when you shop for a unified threat management appliance, make sure that it has an integrated WEP key cracker tool so you can effectively test the vulnerability of your WiFi network. Make sure also that your system is capable of implementing web content filter to prevent unauthorized access to the Internet.
28. 11. 09
Miserable as it may sound, the summer months will come to an end shortly and we will be rapidly approaching the onset of winter. The number of claims involving theft of cars and vans left with their keys in will soar, as vehicle users often leave their engines running trying to defrost before leaving for work. This is also the case for company cars and whilst driving for their company in a fleet vehicle.
If the vehicle gets stolen, Insurers will have difficulty in justifying payment for any theft where the user has clearly left the vehicle unattended with the keys at the disposal of the thief, and whilst a number of complaints against car insurance fleet insurance companies over claims being turned down have been upheld by the Financial Ombudsman, the issue of whether a vehicle is unattended or not, or reasonable care of the vehicle has been taken, can be a little subjective. And subjectivity is the last thing you want when you need a claim to be paid. Insurers will look at any loophole to refuse any payment.
Even if the insurer does pay, lengthy claims and unpaid bills are common in these cases, with many factors taken into account.
There is a very simple rule for drivers – Just don’t leave the keys in the ignition, and lock your vehicle whenever you leave it – even if it’s on your drive or you are nipping into the local shop. A car thief will think that their Christmas has come early and you will struggle to get your claim paid.
19. 11. 09
Miserable as it may sound, the summer months will come to an end shortly and we will be rapidly approaching the onset of winter. The number of claims involving theft of cars and vans left with their keys in will soar, as vehicle users often leave their engines running trying to defrost before leaving for work. This is also the case for company cars and whilst driving for their company in a fleet vehicle.
If the vehicle gets stolen, Insurers will have difficulty in justifying payment for any theft where the user has clearly left the vehicle unattended with the keys at the disposal of the thief, and whilst a number of complaints against car insurance fleet insurance companies over claims being turned down have been upheld by the Financial Ombudsman, the issue of whether a vehicle is unattended or not, or reasonable care of the vehicle has been taken, can be a little subjective. And subjectivity is the last thing you want when you need a claim to be paid. Insurers will look at any loophole to refuse any payment.
Even if the insurer does pay, lengthy claims and unpaid bills are common in these cases, with many factors taken into account.
There is a very simple rule for drivers – Just don’t leave the keys in the ignition, and lock your vehicle whenever you leave it – even if it’s on your drive or you are nipping into the local shop. A car thief will think that their Christmas has come early and you will struggle to get your claim paid.
18. 11. 09
Worried about the safety of your living space, your office, or your store for that matter? Are you looking for security systems that will secure your premises without overwhelming you about the technicalities? Then the Strobe Security System is for you. Available at Tupelo Super Store, the Strobe Security Alarm is easy to install and has multiple features that are highly useful.
The Strobe Security Motion Detector is the latest version, which has an alarm that is activated when there is a breach of security. With an in-built motion sensor that detects motion from up to 30 feet away, the Strobe Security Motion Detector is a wireless solution. When activated, the Strobe Wireless Security System alerts neighbors and scares intruders with 120 dB alarm ring. The installation is as easy as placing the Strobe Security Alarm on a table or hanging it on a wall.
The Strobe Security Motion Detector has two modes ? the alarm mode, used to activate the alarm, and the chime mode that can be used when the threat of a security breach is relatively less. When in the alarm mode entry and exit delays with LED indicators are activated. The infra red remote control can be used to switch modes. The Strobe Wireless Security System also allows you to set personal programmable codes for additional security. Though the Strobe Security Alarm runs on batteries, it also supports a 9v AC adapter as a mode of power supply. Purchase of this adapter ensures that there is no risk of dead batteries rendering the system inactive. Four AA batteries and one 9 volt battery are required for the Strobe Security System and these are not included in the package.
Another interesting feature of the Strobe Wireless Security System is the availability of a strobe light. The light can be switched on or off using a switch provided with the system. This feature is extremely handy in case of power failure. Just like it is shown on television, this home security alarm system is easy to install and easy on the pocket. Get yours from Tupelo Super Store today!