Almost nine in ten (86%) Australian residents believe that posting their whereabouts on social media websites presents a threat to home security, according to new research findings announced today by ADT Security.

ADT Security has introduced futuristic facial detection and tracking technologies to its retail solutions portfolio which, when teamed with store performance analytics, help retailers understand more about customer behaviour than ever before imagined.

Householders are being encouraged to think seriously about how they can best secure their property before setting off this holiday season or risk starting the New Year minus some of their favourite possessions.

Research has highlighted the rise of identity theft as a major concern among householders, with Australians more worried about having personal records stolen than cash, jewellery or even home entertainment equipment in the event of a break-in.