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Washington, DC & Hollywood, Calif. — “We found more than 200 classified government documents in a few hours search over Peer-2-Peer networks,” said Retired General Wesley K. Clark

at a recent Government Reform Committee hearing (7-24-07). Describing it as the new national security risk Clark said, “We found everything from Pentagon network server secrets to other sensitive information on P-2P networks hackers dream about.”

Clark, now the chairman and CEO, of Wesley K. Clark & Associates, and a board member of Tiversa, Inc., which conducts 350 million searches per day, compared to Google’s 150 million daily searches.

“If everyone knew the scope of the risk of P2P networks, America would be outraged and demand solutions” Clark suggested regulation and mandatory defensive active monitoring programs, especially for sensitive government documents. “If you wait for the lawsuit, you have waited too long.” Clark noted that many of our national information security leaks were fresh, complete and often were distributed on home computers over P2P networks.

Chairman Henry Waxman (D) investigating the P2P networks invited LimeWire and StreamCast to testify along with other interested experts on illegal filesharing before the U.S. Houses of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Last March, United States Patent and Trademark Office released a study revealing that inadvertent file-sharing continued to threaten individual privacy and national security.

“This is the new threat to Homeland Security,” CEO Robert Boback, told the hearing. “We found thousands of corporate cases from banking statements, server passwords, financial data, public company data, human resources, medical records and fortune 500 company minutes on compliance.”

“One of the defining characteristics of contaminated networks is that users rarely ever know that they are sharing the files on their computer with other users on the network,” said SafeMedia Corporation Chairman Safwat Fahmy in his written testimony on how SafeMedia’s technology was developed to address illegal sharing of copyrighted materials on contaminated P2P networks. “Our technology eliminates all the identity theft and security risks of contaminated P2P networks that affect consumers, students, businesses and our national security.”

Fahmy also stated in his written testimony to the Committee that, “P2P networks, in order to work and survive, requires that all users share files. If users are unable to share files to be downloaded, then the network would be pointless and cease to exist. So, the developers of the P2P software create a directory on the user’s computer called “shared” to be uploaded on demand to any user on the entire network most often without the user knowledge, at the time of installation.”

Other startling testimony surfaced from Professor M. Eric Johnson, director, Center for Digital Strategies, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. To illustrate the threat of P2P file sharing, his researchers ran a set of “honey-pot” experiments. They posted the text of an email message containing an active VISA (debit) number and an AT&T phone card in a music directory in a contaminated P2P network that was shared via Limewire.

“It appears that two takers of the card were able to obtain funds as the activity was split into two groups,” Johnson told the hearing. And it happened, “because one taker used Paypal, which is more US-centric, while the other used Nochex, which is UK-centric. Within another week, the calling card was also depleted. Examining the call records of the card, all of the calls were made from outside of the US to two US area codes – 347 (Bronx, NY) and 253 (Tacoma, WA), illustrating the P2P threat both within and outside of the US. Even more interesting, long after we stopped sharing the file, we observed the file continuing to move to new clients as some of the original takers leaked the file to others.”

In a second study, researchers examined bank-related documents and found circulating sensitive data as bank statements, credit reporting agency records, user ID and password lists and tax returns were inadvertently “shared” with millions of people. There was also evidence of sensitive government information being distributed through P2P networks over a two-month period.

“At SafeMedia, we have developed business solutions combining P2P Disaggregator technology (P2PD) and a Digital Internet Distribution Solution (DIDS) that prevents contaminated P2P networks from indiscriminately being accessed by users’ computers,” explained Fahmy. “Our solutions utilize advanced technologies such as: Adaptive Fingerprinting and DNA markers; Adaptive network patterns; Intelligent libraries; Remote update and Self-healing to effectively drop all contaminated P2P traffic with No Invasion of User Privacy. P2PD is fully effective at forensically discriminating between contaminated and non-contaminated P2P traffic with no false positives whether encrypted or not: P2PD operates at network speed with little or no latency.”

Fahmy added “The purpose of P2PD technology is not to shut down P2P networks or inhibit P2P technology. “We allow traffic from non contaminated P2P to pass to its destination we only drop traffic to and from contaminated P2P networks.

“Many users now are enjoying the protection of their identity and safety of their network from contaminated P2P network by using SafeMedia’s products which are available now for immediate implementation in DSL/Cable modems or as a standalone network appliance named” Clouseau” said Fahmy.

[Editors note: For media interviews contact George McQuade, MAYO Communications, 818-340-5300. For more information about SafeMedia Corporation product line visit www.SafeMedia.com or call 561-989-1934. To hear today’s testimony from the U.S. House Of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, on the” Inadvertent Filesharing Over Peer-To-Peer Networks Hearing," please visit: http://oversight.house.gov/story.asp?ID=1430 ]

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If you are in the market for a home security system, then you have undoubtedly heard of ADT home security system. This company has been in business for a number of years and they provide all types of security services for your home. Here is a closer look at what they have to offer.

Break-in/Burglary Protection

This is where ADT excels. With their system in place, every entry point into your home is monitored and protected. If an intruder does attempt to break-in, the system not only triggers an alarm, but ADT will immediately call your home.

This is good for several reasons including false alarms. Instead of having the police come out to a false alarm because a family member accidentally tripped the alarm, ADT will call you first before contacting law enforcement.

Fire

The ADT home security system includes fire prevention detection as well. The unit will measure your home’s temperature and if the system senses a fire it will call the local fire department. This is especially good when everyone is sleeping at night.

Carbon Monoxide

Another excellent ADT feature is their ability to monitor carbon monoxide levels in your home. Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless gas that is responsible for many home deaths throughout the United States. Most homeowners do not have carbon monoxide detectors installed in their homes and ADT solves this important safety issue.

Freezing

Just like ADT can monitor for fires, their system will also monitor for freezing temperatures as well. How can this help? In below zero weather it can monitor and let you know if your water pipes are about to freeze.

The ADT home security system even includes flood sensors in the event of a water pipe breaking.

It is for these reasons and many others that the ADT home security system should be seriously considered by anyone looking to bolster their home’s security. It really is a complete and comprehensive security package that will provide you with a safe, comfortable feeling.

GOOGLES 10th BIRTHDAY

Broadview Security, the next generation of Brinks Home Security, offers state-of-the-art home and business security solutions, continuing a tradition that has lasted more than 25 years. While our new name better positions us for the future, and better reflects all of the products and services we have to offer our customers, our mission of creating Customers for Life by offering exceptional home and business security services remains the same. Thats why more than 1.3 million home and business security customers across the United States and Canada trust us to help protect the people and things that matter most in life by providing reliable and affordable home and business alarm systems and monitoring services.

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This econometric study covers the latent demand outlook for residential intrusion and fire alarm monitoring services across the states and cities of the United States. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 12,900 cities in the United States. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of it’s state and of the United States is reported. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city vis-a-vis others. This statistical approach can prove very useful to distribution and/or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each state and city, latent demand estimates are created for residential intrusion and fire alarm monitoring services. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the cities in the United States). This study gives, however, my estimates for the latent demand, or the P.I.E., for residential intrusion and fire alarm monitoring services in the United States. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided and concentrated across the cities and regional markets of the United States. For each state, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time. In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on strategic planning at graduate schools of business.

The 2009-2014 Outlook for Residential Intrusion and Fire Alarm Monitoring Services in the United States

Broadview Security, the next generation of Brinks Home Security, offers state-of-the-art home and business security solutions, continuing a tradition that has lasted more than 25 years. While our new name better positions us for the future, and better reflects all of the products and services we have to offer our customers, our mission of creating Customers for Life by offering exceptional home and business security services remains the same. Thats why more than 1.3 million home and business security customers across the United States and Canada trust us to help protect the people and things that matter most in life by providing reliable and affordable home and business alarm systems and monitoring services.

Broadview Security, the next generation of Brinks Home Security, offers state-of-the-art home and business security solutions, continuing a tradition that has lasted more than 25 years. While our new name better positions us for the future, and better reflects all of the products and services we have to offer our customers, our mission of creating Customers for Life by offering exceptional home and business security services remains the same. Thats why more than 1.3 million home and business security customers across the United States and Canada trust us to help protect the people and things that matter most in life by providing reliable and affordable home and business alarm systems and monitoring services.

Foreclosure means forced sale of property pledged as security for a debt that is in default. Foreclosure generally takes place when the homeowner is not able to pay mortgage fees on the property and so he has to give back the land so that he can pay his fees. Foreclosure means that the mortgagee, lender, or lien holder obtains a court order for taking the property from the borrower as he has not paid his dues. Many people do not know about foreclosure auctions. Foreclosure auction takes place when the bank has repossessed the property of the owner as he has not paid his loan payment. So bank sells this property through foreclosure auction. Different types of foreclosure are judicial sale; power of sale. Judicial sale is done under the supervision of the court. When the property is sold first the remaining mortgage is paid, and then to the other lien holders. After paying the lien holders if anything is left, it is paid to former property owner. Foreclosure by power of sale is one more type of foreclosure property. Court interference is not required in this type of sale. This type of foreclosure is much faster than judicial sale.

The properties are generally seized because the mortgagor is not able to make his payments on time. When the mortgagor has agreed to pay the amount on time and is not able to pay the amount for a certain time, then the bank seizes that property and it no longer belongs to the mortgagor. Since bank can’t maintain these properties they go on for foreclosure auction. This property can be purchased by anyone. Since bank does not want full amount because the former mortgagor has paid some amount, it tries to sell the property at lower prices. This can benefit the new buyer. The buyer finds it attractive to buy these properties because they don’t have to face any problem because it is being sold by the bank and so all the necessary documents will be right and the buyer does not face any trouble. The best way to find foreclosure auction is to check the local newspaper or internet. The bank will post which properties they are selling cheap.

Foreclosure auction mostly takes place in countries like Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and Switzerland. In Switzerland foreclosure mostly takes place as a form of debt enforcement proceedings under Swiss insolvency law. Some individuals and companies are engaged in the business of purchasing properties at foreclosure sales. Foreclosed property is considered a worthwhile investment because bank or Mortgage Company just wants to recover more than is pledged against it. The number of homes that are sold through foreclosure has increased to 79 percent in 2007, where one of every 100 U.S. households goes through foreclosure process, according to RealtyTrac. Foreclosure investment is constantly increasing every year in U.S. In United States there are two types of foreclosure like the deed in lieu of foreclosure or strict foreclosure.

Your Home Security and Safety is ADT’s Top Priority

ADT Security Services Customer Monitoring Centers help protect the people and things you value most, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With ADT, you are protected by five interconnected command centers strategically located throughout the United States. It is important to understand that most security companies only have one monitoring center, and in some cases, it’s not based in America or even managed by an actual security company.

More Than Just Home Protection, We Offer Peace of Mind Fast Alarm Response – When an alarm signal is received, ADT will attempt to contact the homeowner via phone. If the person who answers the phone cannot supply the personal identification code, or if no one answers the phone, the representative then can notify local authorities. Local authorities can be notified to dispatch to the home to determine the cause of the disturbance and to respond to emergency situations. Easy-to-Use Home Security Systems – The keychain remote lets you arm and disarm your ADT monitored home security system with a touch of a button. Low Monthly Monitoring Fees – ADT monitored protection is affordable, and may save you up to 20% on your homeowner’s insurance. 24-Hour Monitoring by ADT Trained Professionals – Knowledgeable home security professionals monitor your home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from five interconnected command centers. Why Choose ADT for Your Home Security System Monitoring? 131 Years of Experience – ADT Security Services is the largest single provider of electronic security services to more than six million commercial, government and residential customers throughout North America, and has been helping to protect homes for the past 131 years. 24-Hour Monitoring – ADT maintains five interconnected customer monitoring centers throughout the country, to help protect your home and family. ADT can notify both you and the police department, so that your home can be protected whether you’re there or not. ADT’s Customer Monitoring Centers respond to more than 29 million alarm signals each year. Service and Installation – ADT installs more than 80 security systems each hour, or more than one per minute. ADT has more than 6,000 installers and service technicians nationwide.
Ease of Use – ADT offers you Wireless Keychain remote access which enables you to arm/disarm your ADT monitored home security system from anywhere in the home. Multi-layer Protection – ADT provides 24-hour alarm monitoring for burglary, as well as the option to moni tor your home for fire detection, video surveillance, access control, critical condition monitoring, health and elder care monitoring, electronic article surveillance, radio frequency identification and integrated systems.