In the modern world, threats are all around us. Not only do we have to worry about the typical physical threats, but cyber threats as well. However the good news is that while technology has led to the innovation of increasingly complex and precise threats, equally cutting-edge technology is used to stop these threats in their tracks.
It's perhaps unsurprising that a lot of security-thwarting technologies are embedded into already-high-tech products such as cars and smartphones. However they are increasingly being incorporated into things like furniture, clothing and seemingly nondescript items.
While there are numerous ways to detect threats of all shapes and sizes, they do tend to cost a pretty penny. However, the development of better and cheaper security-assuring tech products will likely ensure that their prices drop and that they will become more affordable to the layperson.
46 Ways to Detect Threats
From Phishing Protection Programs to Real-Time X-Ray Streaming:
Rahul Kalvapalle — May 19, 2015 — Tech
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$1 Million SUVs
The Mercedes-Benz G63 is Further Fortified by Armored Vehicle Company Inkas Group
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Bulletproof Luxury Cars
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard Can Withstand a Bomb in Style
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Partitioned Travel Bags
Accordia Case Keeps Possessions Compartmentalized for Easy Security Checks
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Tailored Armored Vehicles
Enigma Showcases Emerging Defense Technology for the Military
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Canned Bulletproof Shields
The Block Access to Deny Entry is an Impenetrable Blow-Up Wall Concept
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Text-Detecting Radar Guns
This Texting Gun Can Tell if a Driver is Sending a SMS While Driving
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Intruder-Spotting Illuminators
A Facial Recognition Lightbulb Has Been Designed for Home Security
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Facial Recognition Cameras
The Netatmo Welcome Camera Offers Secure Home Monitoring
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Telescopic Contact Lenses
These Telescopic Contact Lenses Can Be Zoomed At the Blink of an Eye
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Robotic Security Guards
Roambotics Jr. Patrols Around the House Autonomously for Protection
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Real-Time X-Ray Streaming
SureTech System Offers Accessible Video Support to Security Personnel
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Wearable Banking Wristbands
The CaixaBank Contactless Payment System is a Spanish Alternative
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Crime-Predicting Robots
Knightscope is a Police Robot That Predicts and Prevents Crime
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Interactive Security Systems
This Honeywell Lyric Product Will Automate Your Home with an App
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Computer Compartment Suitcases
These Laptop Carry Ons Make Going Through Airport Security Easier
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Wireless Security Cameras
The 'Blink' Wireless Camera is Surprisingly Affordable
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Preventative Security Systems
The MyFox Security System Features Precautionary Measures
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Mobile Security Drones
The Jackie Security Drone Can Be Controlled Via a Mobile App
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Stylish Security Bracelets
The ‘Safelet’ Sends Out Alerts When its Wearer Feels Threatened
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Fingerprint-Unlocking Firearms
High School Student Kai Kloepfer Invented This Biometric Smart Gun
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Visual Transaction Signing
Banks Using CrontoSign Ensure Security and Positive User Experience
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Firefighter-Guiding Robots
This Robot Assistant Will Help Guide Firefighters Through Trouble Areas
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Wearable Personal Safety Devices
SafetyLink Provides Protection for Every Member of the Family
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Secure Searching Sticks
This USB Device Ensures Private Browsing and Internet Anonymity
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Streaming Surveillance Cameras
Google Acquires Dropcam to Move into Home-Security Market
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Phone Thief Selfie Systems
Lookout's Thefties Feature Snaps a Photo of a Phone Theif
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Bulletproof Laptop Bags
This Bulletproof Laptop Bag Can Stop a .44 Magnum Round
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Armored Luxury SUVs
The BMW X5 Security Plus Protects You From Assaults and Kidnappings
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Free-Ranging Military Drones
This Piaggio Aerospace Drone Has a Range Of 8,150 Kilometers
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All-Encompassing Home Remotes
Tekoia’s SureMote Handles Home Entertainment and More
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Camera-Concealing Lanterns
This Smart Security Camera System Also Includes a Microphone Feature
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Self-Steering Ammunition
The Development of the Smart Bullet Will Make It Impossible to Dodge One
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Bomb-Sniffing Nanotechnology
Researchers from UC Berkeley Discovered New Explosive Detection Forms
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Phishing Protection Programs
Steam Guard is an Added Level of Security for Steam User Accounts
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Versatile Security Cameras
The Butterfly Can Detect Movement and Switch on Its Camera Accordingly
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Mobile Security Firewalls
SnoopWall Safeguards Your Mobile Banking Transactions
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Camouflaged Security Cameras
The Sentri Home Security System Can Blend in With its Surroundings
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Iris-Scanning Smartphones
The Fujitsu Arrows NX F-04G Smartphone Features Iris Scanning Security
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Spyware Scanning Systems
The Detekt Security Tool Allows Users to Resist Government Surveillance
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Cyber Security Platforms
Facebook ThreatSecurity Allows Specialists to Share Their Experiences
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Pirate-Pointing Radars
The WatchStander Radar System Helps Ships Detect Pirate Boats
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Protective Phishing Systems
OpenDNS Offers Home Phishing Protection
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Mobile Security Apps
NoRoot Firewall Lets Android Users Manage Individial App Permissions
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IOT Airport Services
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport Cuts Wait Times With New Technology
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Mac-Specific Virus Protection
The ESET Cyber Security Software Protects Your Device from Harm
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All-Encompassing Cyber Security
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Software Offers All-in-One Protection
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Revolutionary Auto Announcements
The Mercedes Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion Concept Stuns at CES
Modern Office Furniture
Turnstone Expands Campfire Collection to Include Two Tables and a Footrest
Bulletproof Luxury Cars
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard Can Withstand a Bomb in Style
Luxury Armored SUVs
The Prombron Black Shark is Sleek and
Smart Home Coffee Roasters
The Ikawa Home Coffee Roaster Has Smartphone Connectivity
Frugally Powerful Cars
The Mercedes C 450 AMG
Device-Unlocking Wristbands
The Everykey Wearable Password Manager Supplants Passwords and Keys
Stylish Transformable Totes
The Tweak Convertible Bag Can Be Worn on the Back or Over the Shoulder
Designated Texting Lanes
This Chinese Theme Park Has Designated Lanes For People Who Walk & Text
Panoramic Action Cameras
The Tamaggo ibi 360 Makes Panoramic Pictures and Video Fast and Easy
Text-Detecting Radar Guns
This Texting Gun Can Tell if a Driver is Sending a SMS While Driving
X-Ray Business Cards
These Cool Business Card Designs Mimic Medical Imagery
Aerodynamically Styled Wagons
Mercedes' CLA Shooting Brake Has a Slick Appearance
Versatile Crossbody Bags
The Bolstr Bag Has Lots of Pockets and Slots for All Your Guy Stuff
Disaster Relief Drones
UAViators is Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Deliver Humanitarian Aid
Illness-Treating Contact Lenses
The Google Lens Has Amazing Medical Applications
Facial Recognition Cameras
The Netatmo Welcome Camera Offers Secure Home Monitoring
Camera-Toting Quadcopters
Dhe Phantom 3 Drone is Capable of 4K Recording
Laser-Firing Drones
Patrick Priebe's Laser Drone Can Shoot and Burn Things
Lightweight Electric Skateboards
The Bolt Electric Skateboard is the World's Smallest and Lightest
Bluetooth Light Switches
This Cool Light Switch Can Be Moved to Anywhere in the House
Amphibious Camera Drones
The HexH2O Drone Can Float On Water and Snap Underwater Images
Phone Case Printers
The Prynt Case Will Turn Your Smartphone Into a Digital Polaroid Camera
X-Ray Innards Photography
The 'Invisible Light' Photo Series Shows Inner Features of Objects
Victory-Commemorating Cars
These SL63 AMG Roadsters Celebrate Mercedes' Formula One Domination
Facial Recognition Doorbells
The Chui Offers Revolutionary Secure Access to One's Home
Real-Time X-Ray Streaming
SureTech System Offers Accessible Video Support to Security Personnel
Spontaneous Travel Apps
The Booking Now App Provides a Personalized, Real-Time Experience
Smartwatch Travel Apps
Emirates Airlines Releases their First-Ever Apple Watch App
Versatile Drone Attachments
Percepto Computer Vision Adds App-Controlled Features to Drones
Activist App Campaigns
Amnesty International's Report Without Fear Campaign Utilizes Snapchat
Face-Shielding Visors
The Paparazzi Thwarting Reflective Visor is Perfect for Staying Incognito
Recording Caterpillar Probes
RoboWorm Can Shimmy Through Tunnels to Scope Out Anything of Interest
Internet Anonymity Charts
This Infographic Offers Privacy Tips on How to Stay Anonymous Online
Wristworn Travel Apps
easyJet's Mobile Travel App Caters to Apple Watch Users
Parcel Delivery Drones
The GeoDrone is Being Tested By French Mail Service La Poste
Versatile Bluetooth Remotes
Blumoo Turns Mobile Devices into Universal Remotes and Guides
Interchangeable Lens Camera Drones
The Micro Four Thirds System Will Be Used In DJI Camera Drones
Compact Drone Cameras
The Phase One iXU 180 is a Block-Shaped Compact Drone Camera
Inappropriate Content-Monitoring Apps
The Xpire App Helps You Keep Your Digital Footprint Small
Monitoring Camera Apps
Manything is a Free Monitor for Anything a Person Wants to Keep an Eye On
Panoramic Smart Cameras
The 360fly Will Capture a 360-Degree View in Nearly Any Condition
Smartphone Microscope Lenses
This Lens Can Fit Any Smartphone and Costs Next to Nothing to Make
Music-Playing Lighting
The LightFreq Smart Light Bulb Has an HD Speaker and Works Like an Intercom
Interactive Security Systems
This Honeywell Lyric Product Will Automate Your Home with an App
Contactless Payment Saddles
People Can Use Contactless Payments for Donkey Rides at this UK Beach
Wireless Security Cameras
The 'Blink' Wireless Camera is Surprisingly Affordable
Preventative Security Systems
The MyFox Security System Features Precautionary Measures
Spherical Pocket Cameras
The Ricoh Theta m15 Has 360-Degree Video-Shooting Capabilities
Stylish Smart Cameras
The Withings Home Can Respond to Emotions and Regular Discrepancies
Smart Lightbulb Devices
The Emberlight Converts Regular Lightbulbs into Smart Bulbs
Video Windshield Recorders
The Cowon Car Box Road Dash Video Recorder Design is Ideal for Driving
Mobile Security Drones
The Jackie Security Drone Can Be Controlled Via a Mobile App
Sleek Helicopter Drones
The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition is Controlled by a Smartphone
Consumer Discovery Drones
The Fleye Quadcopter Can Scope Out Sites for Stationary Users
Wearable Lifelogging Cameras
The Narrative Clip 2 Lifelogging Camera Makes Its Debut at CES 2015
Receipt Paper Polaroids
The PrintSnap Instant Camera Prints Pictures on Thermal Receipt Paper
Magnificent Start-Up Smartphones
The Saygus V2 Smartphone Impressed At CES 2015
Simplified Senior Smartphones
Zilta is a Phone for the Elderly That Makes Communication Easy
Mobile Travel Journal Apps
The Start-Up Polarsteps is Revolutionizing the Way We Track our Travels
Smart Home Cubes
This Smart Home System Monitors Internal Home Conditions
Drone-Free Airspace
NoFlyZone.org Helps You Create Drone-Free Airspace Above Your Home
Fingerprint-Unlocking Firearms
High School Student Kai Kloepfer Invented This Biometric Smart Gun
Unwitting Wi-Fi Campaigns
F-Secure Shows Warns Against Joining an Unsecured Wi-Fi Network
Visual Transaction Signing
Banks Using CrontoSign Ensure Security and Positive User Experience
Privacy-Focused Social Networks
The Anomo App Encourages You to Reveal Only What You Want To
Social Media-Focused Cameras
The Polaroid Socialmatic Camera is Equipped with WiFi
Military Pizza Drones
This US Army Drone Delivers 3D-Printed Pizzas to Men and Women in the Field
Convenient Travel Apps
The TripIt App is Designed For the Apple Watch
$5 Remote Controls
This Cheap Remote Control by Chunghop is Portable and Universal
Cash Shooting Pistols
Get Noticed When You Use the Money Gun
Secure Searching Sticks
This USB Device Ensures Private Browsing and Internet Anonymity
Curved-Edge Metallic Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Has a Metal Frame and Glass Back
Crowdfunding OneTouch Payment Systems
The Indiegogo Apple Pay Platform Makes Monetary Support Easy
Waterproof Quadcopters
The Splash Drone Can Float On Water and Capture Underwater Shots
Screen-Protecting Liquids
The Puracoat is a Phone Protector Currently Fundraising Via Indiegogo
Troll-Deterring Alert Mechanisms
Trisha Prabhu's Rethink Project Aims to Prevent Cyberbullying
Firefighting Shipboard Drones
The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot Will Fight Ship Fires
Drone Hiring Platforms
DroneBase Lets Commercial Clients Hire a Drone and Experienced Pilot
Free-Ranging Military Drones
This Piaggio Aerospace Drone Has a Range Of 8,150 Kilometers
Breach-Preventing Credit Cards
Final Generates a New Card Number for Every Retailer You Patronize
Mobile Payment Gadgets
The Hypr-3 Facilitates Mobile Transactions Conveniently and Securely
Refreshed Hybrid Racecars
The E23 Hybrid is Being Tipped to Improve the Lotus F1 Team's Fortunes
Smartphone TV Remotes
Pronto is a Smart Phone Remote and a Personal TV Guide
VIP Lounge-Booking Apps
The LoungeBuddy App Helps Air Travelers Get Airport Lounge Access
Updated Streaming Boxes
The Speedier Roku 2 and Roku 3 Have Impressive Interactive Search Tools
Phishing Protection Programs
Steam Guard is an Added Level of Security for Steam User Accounts
Swiveling Camera Smartphones
The Oppo N3 Smartphone Has Motorized Selfie Camera
Translating Robot Dogs
Poochie Translates Barks into Japanese to Communicate with Owners
Post-mortem Social Media
Facebook Users Are Now Granted Control Over Their Accounts After They Die
Universal Remote Smartphones
The Logitech Harmony Hub Turns Your Android Phone into Smart Remote
Mobile Payment Systems
Tim Cook Announces Apple Pay Will Be Built into iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Reassuring Flight Apps
ANA's Takeoff Mode App Quells the Fear of Flying
Refreshed Flagship Smartphones
The HTC One M8s Has An Octa-Core Processor
Hilarious Payment Guide Spoofs
Jimmy Kimmel Explains Using Apple Pay in an Un-Useful Way
Spyware Scanning Systems
The Detekt Security Tool Allows Users to Resist Government Surveillance
Ultra-Secure Calling Apps
The Signal App is Encrypted for Increased Security
Pirate-Blocking Blinds
The Marine Armor System Prevents Pirates From Invading Ships
Robotic Hotel Butlers
Aloft Hotel's 'Botlr' Robot Butler Provides Efficient, Hi-Tech Service
Streamlined Universal Remotes
The Logitech Harmony 650 Conveniently Coordinates Five Devices
Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
The US Marine Corps is Developing a Fully Autonomous Mini-Truck
Mobile Firewall Apps
Droidwall Helps Android Users Block Apps from Accessing a Data Network
Origami Transformer Robots
This Origami-Inspired Robot Can Assemble Itself and Scuttle Around
Phone-Accessing Tattoos
The Digital Tattoo is Wearable Technology Acting as a Phone Unlock System
Protective Phishing Systems
OpenDNS Offers Home Phishing Protection
Enhanced Selfie Smartphones
The Meitu M4 Captures Better Photos in Low Light Conditions
Fingerprint-Free Smartphones
The ZenFone 2 Was Unleashed At CES 2015
Air Travel Beacons
AirIT's Latest Innovation Platform Enhances Passenger Experience
Baby Travel Apps
The Baby Travel Planner App Helps You Stay Organized and Relaxed
Brain-Controlled Drones
This Technology Will Allow People to Pilot Aircraft Using Their Brainwaves
Car-Juggling Robots
The Giant 'BugJuggler' Robot Will be Able to Juggle Cars
Two-Factor Transaction Authentications
The WikID Strong System Thwarts Session-Hijackers
Gesture Control Smartphones
The ZTE Blade S6 Offers Solid Specs at a Budget Price
Mobile Security Apps
NoRoot Firewall Lets Android Users Manage Individial App Permissions
Upgraded Electric Cars
The Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Has An Improved Engine
Mac-Specific Virus Protection
The ESET Cyber Security Software Protects Your Device from Harm
All-Encompassing Cyber Security
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Software Offers All-in-One Protection
Dramatically Designed Cars
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Has a Dynamic and Eye-Catching Design