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Router suggestions needed
Posted on June 15th, 2006 | 11 Comments

Henry <nowhere@127.0.0.1> writes: In modems--doesn't matter. I've never heard of a modem-brand-specific exploit that led to compromise. Just make sure auto answer is off, and you should be...

Hijack Logs To Tom Coyote
Posted on June 14th, 2006 | 9 Comments

From: "John Gregory" <jaygreg90@hotmail.com> | There were 3 Java entries. Two were definitely Java programs for browsers | but I'm not sure I know what the last one is; I haven't removed it. It's |...

BSOD: CHKDSK & ZoneAlarm 6.5
Posted on June 14th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Anyone else have this problem? Evidence is strong that ZoneAlarm 6.5 is responsible for a BSOD error I and others are getting. I have seen this error on my computer, as well as a client's computer....

SPYWARE AND TROJANS THREATS ON RISE (MICROSOFT ONLY)
Posted on June 14th, 2006 | 0 Comments

"Spyware and Trojan threats are rising dramatically, now accounting for the majority of the online attacks, a new report reveals. Webroot's latest report shows that during the first quarter of 2006...

Encrypting CD or DVD
Posted on June 13th, 2006 | 4 Comments

Are you looking for something more secure than WinZip? You can install WinZip self extractor onto the CD or DVD. Bob "cypher" <nospam@INVALID.net> wrote in...

MicroSoft Talks Daily With Your Computer
Posted on June 13th, 2006 | 5 Comments

On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:30:57 -0400, imhotep <inhotep@nospam.com> wrote: but since I don't have the problem, I don't hook up, nor am I living near those who might need the info. Regards, Henry

test
Posted on June 13th, 2006 | 1 Comments

john wrote: test test -- ************************************* Pass a Net Neutrality Law in the US!!!!

Secure VPN Gateway a new solution to InterNet Security
Posted on June 12th, 2006 | 22 Comments

David Gempton wrote: Firm encouragement? I thought I was chastising you. But getting the GPL straightened out is a big deal. That's because you haven't published source code, unless you've stuffed...

AOL Offers Security Tool - Active Security Monitor
Posted on June 10th, 2006 | 2 Comments

Might want to take a look at their "EUL" first, more crap in there then you can shake a stick at.. I turned it down Gimpy "Ablang" <Ablang051806@hilary-duff.com> wrote in...

Search Encryption
Posted on June 10th, 2006 | 0 Comments

The moderator on the Google Problems group encrypts his messages so they can't be searched, but when you open them up the decrypt by themselves. So I've been running searches for other people who...

Download Problem ...Help
Posted on June 10th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Mike wrote: Which security? Internet Explorer has none, by design. What about using a real webbrowser? Will also give you some useful error messages if it doesn't work either. BTW, what about...

Defeat for net neutrality backers (but what does it mean?)
Posted on June 10th, 2006 | 2 Comments

imhotep wrote: Another informative link, with video and audio feeds: http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/06/09/1427218 What it means is just one more big chunk of bad news out of D.C. ...

New Scientist Tech - Technology - Pentagon sets its sights on socialnetworking websites
Posted on June 10th, 2006 | 0 Comments

http://www.newscientisttech.com/article/mg19025556.200-pentagon-sets-its-sights-on-social-networking-websites.html

Spying ISP
Posted on June 9th, 2006 | 14 Comments

nemo_outis wrote: Unless his budget allows him to rent a server say - in Russia? Because he prefers to be monitored by the FSB than by the NSA? Kind regards Ludovic

Microsoft June Advance Notification Multiple Vulnerabilities
Posted on June 9th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Microsoft June Advance Notification Multiple Vulnerabilities "Microsoft has released advance notification that they will be releasing twelve security bulletins for Windows on June 13, 2006. The...

Microsoft NetMeeting Remote Memory Corruption Denial of Service Vulnerability
Posted on June 9th, 2006 | 0 Comments

"Microsoft NetMeeting is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. This issue is due to the application's failure to properly handle malformed network traffic. This issue allows remote...

Is Javascript Secure?
Posted on June 8th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I agree entirely with Todd. Client Side Validation is in no way a substitute for Server-Side. They can be, and are often are, used together, because - as you said - it's 'nicer' to get instant...

? malware-like? behavior from Mozilla Firefox.
Posted on June 8th, 2006 | 3 Comments

dave wrote: Hm... where exactly is your problem? This behaviour is fully intended to keep your installation up-to-date, and can be disabled. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus Dunno how...

firewall/router question
Posted on June 8th, 2006 | 3 Comments

jojo wrote: ....please include more information. Are you putting a firewall on the machine you are on, then connecting locally? More info is needed to understand you question. Im

Microsoft Internet Explorer Frameset Denial of Service Vulnerability
Posted on June 7th, 2006 | 6 Comments

Sebastian Gottschalk wrote: ....I don't doubt it. I am saying what else can be done with it? Put on your ""creative hat"....most coding errors can be expolited... Im