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Re: NX unlocker



On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:12:56 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 3/2/2016 4:04 PM, doug wrote:
> > "Jim" <alarminex> wrote in message
> > news:e5787530-cb58-49a8-969b-3fb7c02d9318@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 12:46:26 PM UTC-5, E DAWSON wrote:
> >> "Jim" <alarminex> wrote in message
> >> The premise that seems to be too hard for you to appreciate is that if the
> >> product wasn't available there wouldn't be any chance of it being >used for
> >> nefarious purposes at all and that the manufacturer obviously doesn't care.
> >
> > Isn't that the argument used by the gun control lobbyists?
> >
> > Lets face it Jim, in order to use this product someone has to be in the
> > premises, sat in front of the alarm panel with a laptop, yes I suppose if
> > they were in the building during opening hours they could access the panel
> > and set up a new code for themselves for later use, but they could also just
> > strap out the zones and/or tamper with the communication link with nothing
> > more that a screwdriver and wire cutters.
> >
> > I don't see what the problem is with this device, especially if people are
> > saying that if you know what you are doing then you don't even need it to
> > view the code.
> >
> > Doug
> >
>
> Hey you's guys.......................
>
> I was just going to pass on this topic, but then I
> thought.................NOT!!
>
> First I would like to thank all for making the ASA at the very least a
> bit more lively than it has been for quite some time.  Kudos!!
>
> On the other hand allow me to make a few points on this NX-Unlocker
> software.
>
> 1) From what I saw it was written in 2011  That would be 5 years old.
> 2) It is suppose to change the Download Access Code in location 19 to
> whatever you want.
> 3) You won't see what the previous code is or was.
> 4) It apparently does not delete or default the Go To Program Code.
> That could be the bigger issue since once you have one for a particular
> dealer you won't need the program anymore.
> 5) After doing a download, it got flagged by NORTON and it was removed
> from my system.
>
> Having this ability to change the Download Access Code would only happen
> for the most part if the owner decided to go with another vendor.  If
> that happened then the original dealer has already lost the customer.
>
> Yes, someone could do some nasty but how would it be done and with who.
>   Only those that have a NX panel.  Won't work on any others.  A lot of
> pieces need to be put together and the nasty person would have to lurk
> around or even get to a back closet or basement and not get caught.
> Really seems rather challenging and I am sure there are easier ways to
> defeat a particular system.
>
> Sorry Jim, but it would seem you have a touchy nerve and need to chill
> out a bit.  Personally I get more upset when some out of state alarm
> company calls my business number in the evening and ask "Do you have a
> Security System in your home??"  When I mildly expressed my opinion
> about such a stupid question being asked and hung up, received the call
> 2 more times that night.  Needless to say at the third was livid.
>
> I have installed a lot of the NX panels and still do.  Love the panel,
> use it in ways that most dealers do not or can't.  Nobody needs to try
> an hack my panels since if a customer cancels, I default the codes and
> move along.  Not worth more stress.
>
> Concerning the software again.  Since Norton found something then I am
> guessing it has something extra bad within.  Or Norton just does not
> have enough information on the program to bless it.
>
> As for the program in itself or the creator being evil?? I don't think
> so.  There is a lot more evil in the world that will do far worse
> things.  If you are in fear of someone using this product against you
> then start installing a different panel.
>
> Just my 3 cents on the topic.  Why 3 cents??
> Inflation........................ :-)
>
> Have a good rest of the week.
>
> Les

I don't even use the NX panels. I just think that someone who makes a product like this ..... shouldn't.

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