The security tag is used in the context of computer security. Computer Security is a very broad term: The objective of computer security includes protection of information and property from theft, corruption, or natural disaster, while allowing the information and property to remain accessible ...
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ThreatFire antivirus - how is it different and does it replaces normal antivirus?
When reading the German Federal Office of Information Security recommends Chrome on Chrome Blog, they link to best practices guide:
Today the BSI, Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security ...
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Is Windows simple file sharing safe?
Windows (in this case XP) allows me to simply "share a folder" via its SMB protocol, and I can access it via Linux quite nicely (with Samba), no questions asked.
That's what bothers me, it just does ...
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Internet Blackouts - Random Timeouts in Intervals
Currently we are having random time outs on our internet connection. I can confirm this by pinging google.com/yahoo.com and other sites and I see the connection work for about 10 - 12 requests, then ...
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Firefox NTLM clear on Windows logout
My network uses Kerio WinRoute Firewall 6 and is configured to authenticate HTTP requests using built in Active Directory accounts. That means every computer gets sent an NTLM auth challenge when ...
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How do I tell if employees are using TeamViewer at work?
I've been tasked with helping the security department close up a few holes. They are in the process of hiring a dedicated network guy, but for the time being, I'm the closest they have. They've ...
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Please suggest free webcam-snapshooting-FTP program for Windows?
The program must be able to capture 1 HD frame from a webcam into jpeg file every 2 seconds and send it to specified FTP-server, surviving connection errors, physical network problems and so on.
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How to disable “Download scanning protection” of new Chrome-17?
In recent update of Google Chrome internet browser (in stable channel), there is a new security/privacy option:
http://chrome.blogspot.com/2012/02/faster-browsing-safer-downloading.html
In ...
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Allow snmpd to read /proc/net/* when running a grsecurity kernel and the grsec_proc group
I have rented a VPS from OVH (the Kimsufi 2G), and I'm having troubles getting snmpd to work correctly.
The box is a Debian Squeeze running an OVH custom kernel:
root@vps:~# uname -a
Linux vps ...
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Can attackers harvest WiFi passwords by spoofing ESSID?
I've recently started using wireless on an (Arch) laptop.
My wireless manager (wicd) is set up to automatically associate with any networks with a certain ESSID and attempt to authenticate with them.
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Should Gentoo's Hardened profile / SELinux be used on normal desktop computers?
well, the title pretty much says everything. I'm installing Gentoo on my machine, and I'm wondering whether I should use SELinux or not for a desktop computer. I'd also like to know if there are any ...
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Security difference between webmail access and desktop email client?
Is there a difference in privacy and security between webmail access and desktop email clients? Is one inherently more secure than the other? Is it more secure to use an email service that does not ...
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Desktop unlocking issue on Linux Mint 11
It worked well before but now when I lock my desktop go away, come back and then try to enter password it always says wrong password (and I am positive that my typing and password are correct). When I ...
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Do I need both COMODO Firewall and Avast Antivirus or just COMODO Firewall is enough? [closed]
As a title : Do I need both COMODO Firewall and Avast Antivirus or just COMODO Firewall is enough ?
Why do I ask this question ? Because I've realized that COMODO Firewall can catch malware too but ...
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When using the Cocoon addon for Firefox, I can't log into any websites
I've installed the Cocoon addon for the first time today, and created an account. In case you haven't heard of Cocoon, it's supposed to make your web-browsing more secure.
When Cocoon is active, ...
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How to find out additional information about burned CD or DVD disk?
For instance, some music is burned on CD/DVD disk. How to find out what program this disk was burned with? What kind of extra information CD/DVD stores? Is it possible to track down a PC which was ...
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How did I get infected with “System Check”? [closed]
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Computer is infected by a virus or a malware, what do I do now?
I've been infected with the "System Check" scareware not once, but twice -- after a reformat. It's now ...
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How can I reset the password on a Windows 7 VM under VMware 4 on Mac Lion?
I have a Mac running Lion, and a Windows 7 virtual machine running under VMware 4. The problem is that the password was lost in a phone upgrade.
Is there any way using command line or other tools on ...
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Fix for php 5.3.9 libxsl security “bug” fix
just this morning i updated my debian server to php 5.3.9 , change log (last item in list) has a fix for this bug and now when running any hosted site using XSL transforms i get:
Warning: ...
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How do you write to the TrueCrypt outer volume?
How do I write to the outer volume of a TrueCrypt partition, without affecting the hidden partition inside it?
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Is a normal TrueCrypt partition indistinguishable from random data? (Does it pass a χ² randomness test?)
If I encrypt an entire partition with TrueCrypt (a standard volume, not a hidden volume), would the partition look statistically indistinguishable from random data?
Or would someone be able to ...
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TrueCrypt, RIPEMD-160 vs SHA-512 vs Whirlpool
I am encrypting a volume with TrueCrypt. I have decided to use AES as the encryption algorithm, seeing as it is the government standard.
But which hash algorithm is better (more secure)? RIPEMD-160 ...
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Windows network share on linux server without samba
I want to mount shared folders from my linux server on the network to appear like normal drives in Windows.
The server has a private network on one side and a public network (which happens to give me ...
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How to safely store passwords in Irssi?
I use several IRC networks and it's unsafe to store passwords in plain text. On the other hand, typing each password after connection is uncomfortable.
How can I store passwords in encrypted file and ...
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Facebook Login Notification Approval? [migrated]
Apparently my Facebook login notification emails me if someone has logged-in to my account,
without any approval link/code in the email they send me. Is that really the way it's suppose to work?
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Apache virtual host and .htaccess
I`m using apache2 on ubuntu 11. I want to secure my wordpress site with .htaccess rules, but I understand that it is preferable to put the rules in the apache config file (httpd.conf). If I understand ...
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What is the most secure free messaging system? [closed]
I wish to communicate in a secure form. Is there a free software out there that could transmit messages with security comparable to blackberry? Please don't say gmail as google regularly gives data to ...
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How do I check the code of a Chrome extension to make sure it's not stealing my info? [migrated]
I've been reading more and more about just how much access browser extensions can have to your data. This is a little unsettling, so I'm curious if there is a way to Vet these extensions and make sure ...
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How to firewall a VPN connection in Windows 7?
I have a VPN connection to a private VPN server in another country. I don't want any internet packets to leave or enter my laptop unless they are going to or coming from the VPN server's IP.
Is ...
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How to remove URL embedded in PDF document? (dialog “the document is trying to connect to” appears)
I have an Adobe PDF document which when opened displays a warning dialog with the words "the document is trying to connect to" followed by a certain URL.
I choose the "Block" option to try to be ...
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How to disable the online Authenticode check everytime you open an EXE?
Every time you open an EXE file that you've downloaded, Windows 7 checks online if the EXE is signed. Is there a way to disable this?
It takes around five seconds to test if it's okay, and then it ...
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How to restrict non-admin users' permissions in Windows XP
I set up a couple of limited user accounts in my machine and I would like to restrict some of their rights, such as:
Not being able to access a specific directory
Not being able to change the system ...
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Gmail loses browser encryption after a while
I'm using the latest version of Firefox on the latest version of OS X for reference. I've noticed that sometimes when I go back to my email tab and look in the location bar, Firefox says gmail is no ...
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How can I determine why exactly UAC is blocking an app from running/installing?
Windows 7 Professional (Fully updated).
UAC seems to be preventing an Outlook Add-in from installing/running correctly. When I disable UAC and restart, it works fine. When I re-enable UAC and ...
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hard drive Password setup in BIOS - How to use?
I want to use the hard drive Password feature in the BIOS on my Asus 1015-pe netbook but the manual mentions nothing about that feature or anything within the BIOS.
BIOS Options:
Hard Disk Security
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How to allow a Google Chrome plugin to access files as webpages [migrated]
I made a webpage that I can view in two ways.
If I run it on a local webserver, the beginning of the address starts with 127.0.0.1
Without a webserver, I can load the file in the browser and the ...
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Secure alternatives to VPN?
I need a way to access my home network (well, specifically just one server on the network) from anywhere. Usually I would use Himachi (free VPN client, made things very easy) but it has since become ...
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Internet Explorer refuses to connect to sites with untrusted SSL certificates
IE has started exhibiting a strange behavior. We have several intranet nodes (routers) that are configured to use HTTPS for access, but which have untrusted / self signed certificates on them. At ...
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Is it necessary for a forum, Q&A, or discussion site to require users to use complex passwords when registering? [closed]
Does a forum, Q&A, or discussion site really need to require users to create complex passwords when they register? For example, when I registered for a Stack Exchange account, the form required ...
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How to exchange documents securely (cross platform)
I have to define a way for two parties to exchange a folder (files) securely. Encrypted zip format seems to be the most obvious but I have read some accounts of zip encryption being flawed. So I am ...
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SP2010 list connected to Outlook 2010 — why the password prompt?
I use Outlook 2010 on a domain-joined workstation. It doesn't typically prompt me for credentials, but rather my domain credentials are used.
I connected a SP2010 list to Outlook 2010:
Browse to ...
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Is Google's 2-step verification less secure with application-specific passwords?
When using Google's 2-step verification with services that can't use it, such as mail clients on smartphones and desktops, the solution is to create application-specific passwords for those services. ...
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Need simple file encryption for unskilled Mac and Windows users
I need to give my boss backup copies of some sensitive data. I want to encrypt the data, but she needs to be able to decrypt it on her own, without technical support (as long as she has the password, ...
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How to find what elements on SSL page are insecure? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to tell which resources are loaded “insecurely” with Chrome using https
I"m using a major tax site for this year's taxes, and I am getting the "Some ...
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Is it possible to allow users to create files/folders and prevent deleting folders?
I have a Windows 7 computer that has several users. I have a parent folder that is shared with the users. I want certain users to be able to create files/folders within this parent folder. However, I ...
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How can I monitor if someone is sending or receiving files?
I have a small office network with about 20 computers. How can I track what files and which computer is either sending or receiving files?
My question is not how to prevent someone from sending ...
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How can I detect that someone is scanning my network?
Suppose another person is running a network scan on the network and my computer belongs to this network.
Are there ways to find who is performing the network scan or know that a network scan is being ...
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nmap against windows 7
When executing the **smb-enum-shares.nse** script against a Windows XP host, I receive the output I'm expecting (shares, path etc.). However, when running the same script against a Windows 7 host, ...
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Reconfiguring a WiFi Access Point's wireless settings through WPS?
As you may know, WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) has recently been broken.
I downloaded and tested Reaver-WPS, the tool that implements the WPS attack. The tool's README file states:
Reaver performs a ...
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Can we use a cert to package a .zip file to let only people with cert can open the zip?
Except from using password, can I use a digital cert to assign for encoding the password to prevent people open the zip file? Thanks.
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Administrating “public” computer at local church?
I'm administrating a "public" computer, that is the computer at our local church. We use it to record the services in Ableton Live, show lyrics with Easy Worship and so on.. On it we have Moonscape ...
