Questions tagged [internet-security]
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How to make Firefox use HTTPS by default but not block plain HTTP traffic if there is no other choice?
Is there a way to get Firefox to automatically visit the HTTPS site instead of the HTTP site, whenever possible? For instance, if I type web.archive.org into the address bar, with no search history, ...
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How are third-party providers (e.g. Huawei) supposed to unintentionally take over control of their products?
In Germany, it was/is being discussed whether telecommunications providers must replace hardware and software from Chinese companies such as Huawei.
The reason given is that the foreign companies ...
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How to ensure cloned hard-drive is not traceable to original
I need help understanding what identifying information on a cloned hard drive needs to be changed in order to remove any trace back to the original hard drive.
I would think the IP address and MAC ...
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edge - why is opendns issuing the certificate for bing.com?
Doesn't microsoft sign their own sites? Did malware install a fake certificate?
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Do I need a Firewall?
I have a managed network with 40 users, 4 managed switches, Vlans, double wan, several access points. A Proliant HPE server is providing network services and even exposing a couple of websites to the ...
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untrusted executable "ln", should it be removed, if yes how?
I was inspecting the startup items to disabled non utilized applications and came across this item from unidentified developer.
What should I do about it? And how to proceed if is to be removed?
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Is it safe to share a SHA-256 hash to check that a sensative number has been copied correctly? [closed]
Say I would like to receive a sensitive number from someone (e.g. bank account details). Would it be safe to share the number over the phone and then send an email with the SHA-256 hash of the number ...
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Intranet zone settings apply to Edge and Chrome, but not to Firefox
We have GPO settings active that place a certain website https://www.example.com into the trustworthy intranet zone. The setting (User Settings -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -...
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Is It possible to "extend" a guest network using an AP?
My TP-link modem/router comes with the guest network feature;
I was wondering: if I use an AP (connected via Ethernet cable + unmanaged switch to the router) to bring the WiFi to the second floor of ...
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Connecting to home server without port forwarding
I would like repurposed an old laptop of mine into a home linux SSH server, to be able to access all my files from my phone over the internet by using Termux to establish the SSH connection.
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Is a file Overlay a security threat?
How do you tell if the "Overlay" found on some files when searching the hash checksum on VirusTotal poses any threat?
Would the Overlay be part of the signed file? Does the VT page ...
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How to use pgp to send email?
So I was reading a post where it seems the author provides its email through a pgp. How am I supposed to use that pgp to send him an email?
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What does Google know about me when I use Chrome to browse?
Specifically, I wanted to know, when one uses Chrome to browse, assuming that they are not signed into a Google account and there are no cookies/history/cache or other data saved before starting, ...
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Why is mega.nz keeping 3.3GB of data in my computer
I am near the end of my free space of my C: drive and chrome said that I should free some space and suggested to show my how much data each site keeps on my machine.
It turns out that a site called ...
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Couldn't arp for host, Kali Linux
I am currently learning the basics of cybersecurity and I am trying to follow the following tutorial on ARP spoofing. I am using kali linux on a VirtualBox VM on my Windows pc to redirect my windows ...
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How do I disable the Firefox "sign into XXXX with Google" popup? [duplicate]
I've looked around and found ways to do this in Chrome, but how can I disable this in Firefox?
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How to avoid downloadable files being blocked by Windows?
I am maintaining a commercial web site and delivering a product via a download area. The files are free of access and intended as a promotional means for the product. This is a critical element of my ...
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Trying to PenTest my client's local network but their Public IP is the same as other people in the area
I posted something similar before and it was just Closed due to clarity. So I've updated it and added clarity and changed the title.
I had posted on Stack's Network Engineering but apparently I was ...
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How can I make a camera system more secure that has port forwarding enabled
I just want to know what I can do to make a more secure connection while my ports is forwarded to enable remote viewing of a camera system. I've done some research and got SSH tunneling and MAC ...
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Why are wireless not secure? [closed]
I would like to ask Why are wireless networks not considered secure despite the presence of some safeguards such as encryption, reliability, SSID, use VPN, and integrity?
thank you.
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Someone's trying to hack me, don't understand how they are bypassing my router, please help me understand?
Mar 5 00:39:44 deepcool sshd[259265]: pam_unix(sshd:auth): authentication failure; logname= uid=0 euid=0 tty=ssh ruser= rhost=178.128.220.78 user=root
Mar 5 00:39:47 deepcool sshd[259265]: Failed ...
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Failed login attempts, constant brute force
I'm running a VPS with an iptables firewall (configured via ufw). I have shut down all traffic with:
sudo ufw default deny incoming
sudo ufw default allow outgoing
After that I have opened certain ...
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Shared Cloud Storage for Teams with option to upload only and no download
I am looking for a shared cloud storage for teams. Ideally the admin can assign what directories the members can see. And the members can only upload files and see the contents in the directory but ...
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Secure database connection from public IP
We have an Android App and a website that requires connection to local database.
Working Scenario is
Online Website (.net) is in one dedicated virtual server with public ip.
Then we have another ...
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Network Protocol Violation error for some websites when using public wifi with no VPN. Is this indicative of a hacking attempt?
Below is the error I receive in Firefox when accesing Gmail, Google Search and other websites owned by Google.
The site at https://mail.google.com/mail/gb/u/0/#inbox has experienced a network ...
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Can I decrypt a gpg encrypted file on any computer?
I am storing some 2FA recovery keys inside a txt file, which I then encrypted using gpg -c file, I can decrypt it fine in my own computer (virtual machine actually).
But I was wondering, if something ...
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If I were to set up a router to route network traffic directly through a VPN, do I lose the advantages of PFS?
I have been learning about the advantages of connecting to the internet via a VPN but before I jump in with both feet I’ve decided to do some reading around the subject to understand what I’m getting ...
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Configuring Windows to only allow traffic through VPN
I would like to configure Windows 10 to only allow traffic through a VPN connection. For example, Firefox won't have internet access if the VPN is not connected. I want to be able to turn this ...
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Am I broadcasting or what?
My internet speed is bad. When I connect with a cable bypassing the router, it is good. Router seems to be fine however, and configuration is seemingly OK too. Thinking about interference, I looked ...
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Dealing with .logicdata file
I am practicing for CTFs and have this assignment on hardware security.
I was given a .logicdata file and wonder how I can open it to analyze it?
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How to access a website on a separate vlan (DMZ)
I have an Apache webserver (on Raspberry PI) running in my home environment.
This website is accessable from the Internet by port forwarding on my router.
The protect my LAN I have defined a separate ...
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Pfsense firewall and modem
Should pfsense be connected directly with the ISP or should it sit behind the ISP provided modem. If so, should we use pfsense for security reasons only or to improve performance as claimed in this ...
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How to save browser cookies in ram?
I have a laptop I use in public where I access some sensible information over the browser. I already encrypted it and cookies are automatically deleten when I close the browser. The problem is, if ...
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Does chaining 2 VPN's with VM need extra settings?
Hi I am wondering if chaining 2 different VPNs from 2 different VPN providers through a Virtual Machine needs any extra routing settings or any extra settings in general.. I have searched and I've ...
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Security differences in going online by WiFI vs by Ethernet lan cable
Which relevant differences are there when comparing: going online with a computer via WiFI connection or using a Ethernet port and connect with Lan cable to the computer?
1) Aspects such as: VPNs, ...
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DNS Server is flooded with localhost resolution
I have a public DNS server and can be accessible by anyone. Recently we have been flooded with thousands of DNS queries trying to resolve a "localhost" such as these:
Is this supposed to be intended ...
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Where can I find wifi profiles?
Laptop recently got lost. Is there any way to grab the wifi profiles off of that laptop? Microsoft's sync doesn't work as both PC's have to be on a running for it to transmit data.
For example I ...
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Motorola MG7700 on XFINITY, mysterious user IDs and passwords
I did a "backup" via the user interface on my Motorla MG7700 modem/router connected to Xfinity. In the dump, I found all IDs and passwords are unencrypted. Motorola acknowledges that much.
What ...
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How to show keys in netsh without mentioning the name parameter
Queria saber se no netsh show profiles key=clear,ao invés de colocar o ssid de cada rede para ver o "Conteúdo da chave", poderia mostrar de uma forma geral. Já tentei usar o "*" no name,mas não deu ...
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Is an open port on Router a threat if it's forwarded to a host which not exist
Consider we have port 65434 open on router (open for WAN). The port forwarding is done to a host which does not exist. Can a hacker exploit this open port on router which leads nowhere?
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Options to protect open ports
What are the best/common options to protect an open Port? For example for Plex or torrent
A few I can think of:
change Port number from standard to random unused one to help obfuscate
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Can somebody with link can edit exe or APK files on google driver?
If I share an EXE or APK file with the option of editing on Google Drive, can anyone actually change it? I mean the file?
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Secure shared internet connection
I share my internet connection with a neighbor. They connect through wifi. I have computers running Windows and Linux, Android smartphones, Chromecast and TV.
Question: how can I prevent my devices ...
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How safe is it to use Gmail, Facebook, YouTube, Amazon on Public Wifi or more official Wifi such as Apple Store Wifi?
First of all, somebody could be pretending to be the airport Wifi by setting the Wifi ID to be "Free Airport Wifi", so it might not be the "official Wifi".
And either it is "official" or "non-...
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Are these signs that my computer is being monitored or hacked?
I'm using this ACTalk.exe for work. It's an online classroom. Several months ago, whenever I look at Windows Performance Monitor, I can see ACTalk.exe connecting to several IP address which I think is ...
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Can an untrusted VPN client monitor my network activity?
My scenario is:
This is my own Windows 10 machine.
The client has installed a VPN that connects me to their servers. The VPN is auto-connected when my Windows 10 machine is booted up.
If I am not on ...
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How can I add an exception to the Content Security Policy in Firefox 56?
I am using Firefox 56 because it is the last version that still allows me to use my add-ons.
Today Twitter has changed something in their coding, so that the videos posted on Twitter stopped playing ...
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Need to stop ex husband from getting into my desktop [closed]
First, I’m VERY sorry if I am in the WRONG place here. I know my way around computers, compared to all of you, probably NOT AT ALL! I am in the middle of a divorce from a VERY abusive man who is ...
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Apache is Adding Javascript in HTML File
Today I got a strange situation where my Apache Server is adding a bit of Javascript code just before closing tag. I tried to find out but could not success what is going here on the server. I ...
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Wifi Security Vs Authentication Vs Encryption
While configuring a TPL Wi-Fi Access Point I found out that there are three similar parameters in it which need to be set to make it work properly. If these parameters are not set correctly then some ...
