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Thefts in the era of social networks

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The use of Social Networks has increased exponentially over recent years (mainly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), so much so that the they are now part of our everyday lives. Last year alone the number of active users on social channels increased by 219 million (+ 10%).
However, if technology is not used appropriately it can bring with it negative consequences. This blog will show how an inappropriate use of social networks can become a risk for one’s own security.

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How do you choose a padlock? Recognising the quality in three steps (I)

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In the last blog we presented the Viro “Marine” Series padlocks, which have been designed and manufactured to withstand the harshest environmental conditions. When you need to select a safety padlock there are many elements to be considered: for example, the planned use or the environmental context. The first step, however, is to assess the quality of the product. How do you do that?

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Marine Series padlocks: when are they indispensable?

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Whoever uses a boat, or simply visits nautical settings or lives near the sea, and also anyone who works in an environment with fumes and vapours (e.g. fuel distributors, galvanic baths, foundries, etc.) knows well the consequences that atmospheric agents or particular environmental conditions can have on objects that remain exposed for a long time. In fact, in certain contexts we can wear a protective mask, but we cannot “put the mask” on the objects which are found in those environments.

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Chains & padlocks: the Super … Morso

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When it comes to the resistance and quality of security products on the market, the questions we are most often asked by readers are: “What are the features that distinguish your products? Why prefer Viro to a cheaper product?”.
Once again, we will answer by showing you the results of some resistance tests carried out on our products and on their imitations of padlocks with chains, which are typical anti-theft devices for bicycles and mopeds.

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Bite-sized security: the electronic alarm and its main components

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Just before the summer break we suggested some measures which are useful for ensuring the right level of security for our homes whilst we are away on holiday.
We saw that installing an electronic alarm can be a excellent strategy, by providing an additional countermeasure to defend a home, provided that there are already the necessary mechanical protection means.
However, there are some things to consider before buying an electronic alarm system.

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5 rules to prevent thefts during the summer

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The most longed for season of the year has arrived: heat, sun, sea, maybe the long-awaited vacation … and towns practically deserted!
Unfortunately, it is well known that the summer time, along with the longed for and well deserved holidays, brings with it an increase in household thefts. In fact, thieves exploit the “days of desolation” to act practically or completely undisturbed.
In view of the imminent departure for the holidays (including ours!), we’d like to remind you of some measures which, if put into place, can really help prevent unwanted intrusions.
Let’s have a look at them.

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Chains & Padlocks: the Viro originals do not fear bad weather!

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We recently talked about tests which check the resistance of products, whose duty it is to ensure security. In particular we focused on the Viro Morso with chain, testing its resistance to cutting and being struck by blows, after the salt spray corrosion resistance tests.
To make the most of our considerations, we performed the same procedure on a copy of the product, imported from the Far East.

This week we are also looking at the “big brother” of Viro Morso, the Supermorso, and also at a copy imported from the Far East.
We see the reaction of both the Viro products and their copies, after the salt spray tests, performed in our laboratory.

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