Security Hacks

Free Professional Grade Webcam Security Software

Free Professional Grade Webcam Security Software

The problem with most motion detection software for personal or business use it that they're triggered by a leaf, animal, or other insignificant events.  Vitamin D, on the other hand, can detect movements of people, doors opening and closing,...
Secret Knock Detecting Door Lock

Secret Knock Detecting Door Lock

Here's a fantastic project using an arduino, a motor, and a piezo sensor which allows you to both record and detect knocking patterns to unlock a door.  The video below does a fantastic job of demonstrating how it works: It's completely mobile...
Wireless DIY Halloween Surveillance Pumpkin

Wireless DIY Halloween Surveillance Pumpkin

We have dozens of DIY home security projects and here's another outstanding project to add to the collection.  Learn to build your own DIY Halloween pumpkin with a built in wireless surveillance camera so you can watch for vandals or have...
DIY Motion-Sensing Laptop Security Cam

DIY Motion-Sensing Laptop Security Cam

Securing our privacy is important to everyone. We've featured dozens of DIY security projects in the past including a spy van, money stash, and hidden passageways but this one doesn't even require any additional hardware if you've got a webcam...
Remote Surveillance Spy Vehicle/Office Unit

Remote Surveillance Spy Vehicle/Office Unit

Our loyal reader, Rich, posted this awesome tutorial about making a surveillance spy van. If you've seen any mystery or action movie, you've seen a van stuffed full of fancy electronics and spy equipment. Now learn to make your own. Our project...
Covert Security System Hidden inside Garden Lamps

Covert Security System Hidden inside Garden Lamps

All you need to make your own DIY security system with hidden outdoor cameras is the garden lamp housing, network cables, screws, and of course the IP cameras which you will put up to keep a track of what is happening outside. Today we will...
Build a Motion Activated Spy Camera

Build a Motion Activated Spy Camera

By hacking a motion detector and soldering it to a tiny pinhole 4GB USB Stick Camera (cheap on eBay) you can secretly record video whenever someone enters the room. When motion is detected, the motion sensor sends out a signal which is instructs...
6 Outstanding DIY Spy Projects

6 Outstanding DIY Spy Projects

Everyone loves cool spy gadgets and gizmos. Over the years we've gathered up a comprehensive database of tutorials to help you be stealthy, to teach you how to eavesdrop, and of course snoop your way to becoming the ultimate 007 agent. You'll be...
Build a Remote Control Deadbolt

Build a Remote Control Deadbolt

Using some affordable home automation equipment, learn to build a simple remote control deadbolt. The system is actually incredibly simple using a solenoid and the X10 Keychain Kit (easy to use and under $12 on ebay)Â. We have tons of...
DIY Rotating Bookshelves, Staircases and Trap Doors

DIY Rotating Bookshelves, Staircases and Trap Doors

Man makes trap door bookshelf - And teaches you how! Ever seen those hidden bookshelves in the Munsters or Scooby Doo? Always wanted one of your own? Hell yeah! Well now you can with these fantastic projects that teach you how to make your own...