Re: NX unlocker

[ABLE1 <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 3/2/2016 10:33 PM, Jim wrote:
> 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.
>
> The End.
>

Well Jim, why didn't you just say that in the beginning??

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