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sixwheeledbeast

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  1. FYI A number of vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Qualcomm chipsets used in many Android handsets from many of the leading manufacturers. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an unauthorised user to take full control of an Android device but in order to do so an authorised user would first need to install a malicious app. https://www.cert.gov.uk/resources/advisories/advisory-quadrooter-vulnerability-affecting-android/ http://www.cnet.com/news/quadrooter-security-flaws-said-to-affect-over-900-million-android-devices/ http://blog.checkpoint.com/2016/08/07/quadrooter/
  2. Yes, static IP or Dynamic IP you will still need port forwarding unless your using peer-to-peer. Portforward.com is a good start.
  3. I'd rather have a 20 year old scantronic than some modern 1 way wireless tat. All about the risk? Seems like a simple swap like for like, it's the same reason obsolete keypads sell well on ebay. Very easy to swap something like for like, although I have known "engineers" to get this wrong.
  4. I imagine you need to setup port forwarding or the like on your router to view remotely?
  5. Do we get paid for contributing on here now?
  6. DDNS service? Have two static IP's on DSL at Site 1 and VPN 3G site 2 to the other static IP?
  7. Do NSI actually bother to check if companies use approved subbies? It would appear not from my experience.
  8. It would appear the battery has gone faulty and used your issue. It's possible that the unit is faulty, would be best to have it inspected to make sure the panel has kept it's programming and the panel isn't damaged. A new battery maybe all it needs but without proper testing you will not know if it's likely to do it again.
  9. Wire the original speaker back in place and forget the sound bomb they are rubbish anyway...
  10. Tag is Yes or you could enable auto yes. Would only need for part sets and omitting.
  11. If your using prox tags you shouldn't need to open the flap at all, unless you need to omit etc.
  12. All encryption can be compromised with enough computing power, having strong passwords is the key to stop attacks. A 128 bit AES key would take billions of years to brute force. WEP and some WPA can be exploited much easier than a WPA2 connection, WEP was flawed in many ways and WPA was a backwards compatible plaster for WEP. All WiFi should be WPA2 which uses AES 256 bit encryption for maximum security. Any site that would share guest access with the rest of the network is asking for trouble.
  13. Opening ports is not the issue IMO it's allowing unencrypted connections within the setup of the app. The COM-IP is very basic so I doubt it's possible to use to pivot attack. When you open a port you increase your attack surface but it doesn't necessarily make you more vulnerable. I recall a similar discussion a while back and layers were mentioned, all security should be in layers and not just on the web.
  14. It's all dependent on the risk, it's unlikely that IP is an attack point for a domestic system at the moment. While I agree security should be at it's best it's likely any burglar will storm in smash stuff to bits and take what they want before you even know what's happened. I would never recommend setting a system via an app but it's what customers want and that's why it's provided as an option.
  15. This only affects systems with the COM-IP or COM-WiFi and therefore ONLY customers who use the Texecom app. There is an Encrypted UDL option but it is not compulsory. I would advise not using any app to set your alarm system or alternatively use a VPN connection if you wish to use the app.
  16. Yep but not for any customers, I would remove and docket any DK attributes found on a maintenance. Found a one way radio garage PIR on double knock a few weeks back, wouldn't operate correctly as PIR would sleep after one knock. Seen contacts on DK too, again all down to engineers being properly trained.
  17. I don't agree any panel can be programmed incorrectly or non-conforming. IMO equipment should be as flexible as possible. Installers should know the regs and more importantly the companies should teach the regs to those installers.
  18. If your unsure how to go about that I suggest you have an engineer look at it. The battery will need replacing not recharging the panel is suppose to charge it.
  19. Completely remove all power to the unit, isolating mains supply and battery.
  20. Assumed logged in via twitface or something?
  21. Surely it makes sense that if under warranty you contact the supplier first? For any item not just alarms.
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