Security - Apartment Prepper

Are Gated Apartments Safer?

November 7, 2015 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com In the local news yesterday, the lead story was about a man who was accosted by a robber as he exited his car

Protect your Computer and Smart Phone from Ransomware

February 12, 2015 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I heard on the local news that a lot of people have been victimized by “ransomware” According to the people who reported the

Should You Answer the Door When a Stranger Knocks?

December 4, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com During the summertime or holidays you may notice an increase in people coming up to your door: leaving flyers, selling something or just

20 Tips on Staying Safe During the Holiday Season

November 19, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and the Christmas season will soon be in full swing. Theft and other crimes seem to

The #1 Rule to Avoid Being a Victim of Sliders

October 2, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security, Survival, Urban living

This morning our local news reported that several women all over town have been victimized by the latest crime wave, called “sliders.” I mentioned this a while back as a local crime, but the incidence of these crimes have become more widespread. It is happening in cities all over the country.

HTTP vs HTTPS and Why You Should Care

September 3, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Privacy issues, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Yesterday, I got a couple of emails from readers that my site was not loading and people were getting an error message the

Some Simple Vigilance, Shred Your Trash

July 26, 2014 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Identity Theft, Safety, Security

This article first appeared on geekprepper.org Written by John, geekprepper.org Operational Security is key. I was talking to a retired Law Enforcement professional a few weeks ago and he

Even your TV can Spy on You

May 28, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Online Safety, Privacy issues, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com It’s bad enough that our smart phone can track us, but I found out something even more creepy than that: your TV can

Where to Hide Valuables in an Apartment

March 20, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Recently, one of our awesome readers, Sara, brought up a great question: I was wondering if you could advise me for a

Hide your Emergency Supplies from Strangers

November 20, 2013 aptprepper Apartment inspections, Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Family Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Living in an apartment, you frequently have strangers coming to your space: the “once a year” inspection, fire and smoke alarm inspection, pest