ERA launches new Fab & Fix PVCu door hinge designed for a fast-fit

ERA, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of home security and fenestration products, announces the launch of its fast-fit Fab&Fix Classic PVCu door hinge, designed for all major PVCu door profiles.
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Has the hacking underworld removed all of AI's guardrails?

The hacking underworld has removed all of AI's guardrails, with hackers now using generative AI large language models to help formulate highly targeted, text-based scams. But, at the same time, Gen-AI is also giving cyber defenders a helping hand.

Dr Ilia Kolochenko, CEO at ImmuniWeb and Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity at Capital Technology University, commented:

“It seems that predictions about the unprecedented cybercrime surge, fueled by GenAI and fine-tuned malicious LLMs, are a bit exaggerated.
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Businesses turn to AI-enabled video to boost productivity

New research from Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has found that almost one-third (31%) of European business leaders champion AI-enabled video as a means of solving their business challenges.

This is nearly double the number who favour automation and robotics (17%) and almost the same as those who see 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) as key to solving their challenges (32%). 
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Abloy UK launches KL100 Aperio Wireless Cabinet Lock for healthcare environments

Another great show in the books!

Our show team set out our wares once again at Lock Expo in Nottingham. In 2023 the future of Lock Expo was in doubt due to the sad passing of its founder, Mike Friend. As a company, we wanted to help the show continue and this is why we stepped in as main sponsors for 2023 and 2024. 
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Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings globally, the short-term rental platform announced on Monday.

Previously, Airbnb allowed hosts to have indoor security cameras in common areas as long as the devices were clearly disclosed on the listing page and placed in visible spots in the home. Indoor security cameras, however, were never allowed in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms.
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Consumer survey reveals growing popularity of smart security solutions

Window and door manufacturers and installers are being encouraged to discuss smart security options with customers, after research commissioned by ERA, in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch, found that internet-connected security solutions are gaining popularity with homeowners.

The study, which garnered more than 18,000 responses, found that 39% of Neighbourhood Watch members are using external security cameras and 30% have video doorbells to serve as visible deterrents against anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and burglaries.
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Magenta’s Abbey Petkar appointed Executive Chairman of the Small Business Network

The Small Business Network (SBN), a cornerstone in the security industry for the past 14 years, has appointed Abbey Petkar, the Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, as its new Executive Chairman.
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BS 476 To EN 1634-1: What Does it Mean for Door Hardware?

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634-1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass. 
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Nineteen Group acquires SASIG

The award-winning Nineteen Group has announced that it has acquired The Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG), a networking and thought leadership forum for the cyber security industry.
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Codelocks stress the wide-ranging impacts of fire door regulations on UK businesses

Newbury-based lock manufacturer, Codelocks was visited by Laura Farris, Newbury MP, last week to discuss the critical implications of proposed changes to fire door testing requirements for UK businesses.
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Halo scores hat-trick with Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City football clubs

Halo Solutions has scored a hat-trick after Premier League club Nottingham Forest FC, Championship club Birmingham City FC and Chelsea FC became the latest football clubs to integrate its award-winning incident and task management software, Halo (v5).
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