(Natural News) As a prepper, you need to make sure that your home is safe from various threats like burglars or trespassers. One way to do this is to grow “defensive plants” around your property, such as thorny brambles or cacti. (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) Choosing the right plant to secure your home Sturdy barriers like fences or […]

(Natural News) An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack could disable every homes, hospital, supermarket, communication channels, banking systems and other corporate settings connected to an electrical grid. It could also hurt our environment, family, wellbeing and assets. Being prepared for an EMP attack is a preparation for everything else. “If there’s an electrical magnetic pulse, that […]

(Natural News) Making sure your homestead is protected from both natural disasters and crime is key to ensuring your safety when SHTF. There are many ways to protect your home, and some tried-and-true methods include using sturdy fences and having good communication with your neighbors. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Homesteads are often located in rural areas […]

(Natural News) A former home security technician was sentenced by a U.S. district judge to 52 months in federal prison for repeatedly hacking into customers’ video feeds in North Texas. Telesforo Aviles, a 35-year old former ADT employee, pleaded guilty to computer fraud in January. He was sentenced on Thursday, June 9, by U.S. District Judge Brantley […]

(Natural News) An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is an intense burst of electromagnetic energy that can shut down the power grid and disrupt electronics. It occurs naturally such as during solar storms but can also be generated artificially using nuclear weapons. A man-made EMP can easily push modern societies dependent on the power grid to the brink of collapse. For example, […]

(Natural News) Your “smart” home devices and home assistants can be used to spy on you, a digital security think tank has warned users. Experts at Security Research Lab were able to easily bypass the defenses of two major smart speaker companies during a test of these companies’ security practices. Researchers used fake apps to get users data […]

(Natural News) Google “accidentally” enabled a feature on its popular Google Home smart speaker that makes it listen to the sounds of objects in users’ houses. Google Home usually only responds to its active “wake word” – usually “Ok, Google,” “Hey, Google” or similar phrases. However, a supposed “accidental” change that came as part of a […]

(Natural News) In a disaster scenario, you may find yourself in situations where bugging out simply isn’t possible. If that happens, the best thing you can do is hunker down and stay inside your own home. Bugging in your house means you need to find ways to protect both your property and yourself from potential […]

(Natural News) A power outage is one of the most challenging situations any homeowner may face. Society has grown to be heavily dependent on technology and electricity, with the latter becoming almost a necessity. Losing access to electricity can lead to adverse effects on everyday life. What’s even more unfortunate is that you don’t usually […]

(Natural News) Perimeter and home security should always be your number one priority when creating a survival plan. Regardless of how safe your area may be or how low the crime rate is, it pays to be vigilant. Perimeter fencing is one of the simplest ways to establish your territory and fortify your location. However, […]