Networks and Security Field

We have recently got a Cryptlocker variant in our company. We have managed to disable and delete it and we have also restored the files that were already encrypted from a recent backup. I will soon write an article with suggestions on how to protect your machine or a domain from a Cryptolocker viruses, because it seems that Anti-virus companies can't keep up with this new threats. In the meantime, please share your info on how do you protect your machine or your network.

There is a known UPnP vulnerability in some routers, its very serious and you should test your network see if you are affected (mine is O.K.) Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/29/us-cybersecurity-bugs-idUSBRE90S06320130129 View more: http://twit.tv/show/security-now/389 Test yourself: https://www.grc.com (go to Services > ShieldsUP! and you will find a "instant UPnP exposure test" button)

Just made a test of my connection speed and decided to make a topic here so we can compare our speeds. Speed can be tested at SpeedTest.net web site. Once tested you can copy the code from the lower part of the page and post it here.. I'm using ADSL connection from T-Com provider in Croatia and I got this:

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Free Online Antivirus Scanners An online virus scanner should never be considered a substitute for an installed antivirus scanner. But if you suspect your installed antivirus is missing a threat or you simply want a second opinion, an online scanner can be a valuable adjunct to security. Each of the following online scanners are considered best-of-breed and can offer important adjunct protection. avast! Online Scanner BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan Computer Associates eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner F-Secure Online Virus Scanner Jotti Kaspersky Online Scanner "Coming Soon" Kaspersky Online File Scanner McAfee FreeScan Panda ActiveScan and Malware Radar Symantec security …

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htaccess SEO and Security Tips This is a beginner's guide to htaccess. It is meant to introduce this configuration file and its useful implementations in website management. .htaccess is a server configuration file commonly found in Apache, Zeus and Sun Java System web servers. It provides a lot of applications with implications for website security and search engine optimization. You cannot find or use .htaccess in Microsoft-based IIS servers and non-Apache-based servers.To create and upload an htaccess file: 1. Open any text editor (such as geditor in Ubuntu or notepad in Windows). 2. Enter the htaccess syntax you would like to implement on your website (at the …

Internet Cafe Security Tips The majority of Internet cafes worldwide use Windows-based operating systems, which are subject to massive malware/virus and security-related attacks. Still, many users are not fully aware of the danger of surfing the web in an Internet cafe. This article will explain the dangers, and show you how to surf the Internet safely from an Internet cafe. There are two basic dangers that one must be aware of when using an Internet cafe. First, lots of these Internet cafes do not offer much protection in the way of user privacy. This means they have inadequate firewalls and real-time antivirus software. As a result, any active malware, such as…

Good evening WinCerters! I've recently started on a new education. In the building we have a wireless network without protection on it. However to use it external you have to sign in on a VPN network, that is run in the unsecured network. The most things works fine, like WebAccess and IM programs, however Thunderbird and Steam + some other applications are unable to establish connection (might be because they use ports that are blocked by the VPN to access the internet). I was thinking about somehow rerouting all network activity on my laptop to be through port 80 (web port - open)? Or to use my other laptop at home as a proxy server? that can route all my outgoing conne…

OK, I just got back from a "Training" course from work on ESET. Since MAC attacks have gone up 17% this last year, ESET is going to release a version for MAC later this fall. It will be added to the install CD that will work with Windows so there will be no need to use a separate installer and next year they will release the Linux version and all 3 will be on 1 CD. Also NOD 5 will have a gamer mode option. Side note, all the employees got a free license key.

Hey all, Here is a list of some of the best Portable Antivirus Software available today for download. Click on individual links to know more about them. 1. ClamWin: Probably the most popular Portable Antivirus today. It is open-source application and the download file comes without any virus definitions. When you download it and run it for the first time, it then downloads the definitions and updates itself for the big fight. 2. Norman Malware Cleaner: Works against some well known malware scripts. You can use this in command line mode, when your Windows GUI has been disabled by the virus present in your system and you can no longer use Windows. It is also suggested…

Some of the latest security updates for Windows XP will not be installed on machines infected with a rootkit virus. A rootkit is sneaky malware that buries itself deep inside the Windows operating system to avoid detection. Microsoft said it had taken the action because similar updates issued in February made machines infected with the Alureon rootkit crash endlessly. The latest updates can spot if a system is compromised by the Alureon rootkit and halt installation. http://www.wincert.net/news/security/2033-infected-xp-owners-left-unpatched-.html

For some reason my moms wireless connection will only work under the Admin account. I have uninstalled and deleted the software and drivers, CCleaned and reinstalled software with no luck. Thanks

Hi guys,first post here so please excuse me if this is in the wrong location. ...anyway could someone explain to me why threatfire is accusing sidebar.exe as being a "Trojan.Win32.Patched"...?,it appeared when i tried setting up the weather gadget.I understand the false positive thing as well as the fact that the app has been ported to run on xp...but i take these threats very seriously and i would like to know more on this one. I clicked the following page -- ,hit the "!!! MOVED HERE !!!" link and downloaded from medfire Also i got this ...it is a trojan isnt it?? ,how do i get rid of the registry entry?

I've received several suspicious e-mails in the last couple of days, so I've decided to check the contents of the attached .zip file and without a surprise, there was an .exe file in it. What is not good, is the fact that neither Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus nor Eset Nod32 wasn't able to detect it once I've scanned the file. At least Microsoft Outlook mail scanner marked this mail as spam. So I wasn't entirely unprotected The bogus message subject is something like this: Subject: UPS Tracking Number 8279775. Sender: UPS Manager Ramona Mock parcel@ups.com Here's the subject of the mail: Dear customer! The courier company was not able to deliver your parcel by…

I have a Cisco 2811 Integrated Service Router and I been trying to use it to replace my Netgear SOHO Wireless Router with my new Cisco 2811. I haven't really done this since school, about 2 years ago, so I don't remember a lot. What I should do is pull out my notes and review them again. Anyways, So far I can ping google, my website, yahoo, etc. From the router. But I can not browse the web on a computer I have connected to it. FastEthernet0/0 is connected to the Modem and FastEthernet0/1 is connected to a computer. I set up FastEthernet0/0 for DHCP and it does grab the IP address from Comcast. Now, I set up FastEthernet0/1 DHCP also and the computer it is connected to pi…

My friend has a HP Pavilion lappy and is having issues connecting to wireless networks. he nor I have a wireless router but we can find some wireless signals. I have been successful a couple times connecting to signals with 3 bars, but 2 bars there is no chance. I have uninstalled and deleted the drivers, then reinstalled the drivers and still a no go. He has another lappy that has no problem connecting. If I add a USB dongle it has no issue connecting. Any advise will be appreciated. THANKS

Hello everybody, now i have problems with Wireless Connection set-up. I have Realtek RTL8187B with latest (Win7 compatible) drivers Windows 7 of course Problem :help: Of course i tried EVERYTHING: 1.Firstly i tried to do the easiest thing --> Went to Network and Sharing Center -> Create a Connection or Network -> Ad-Hoc -> WEP -> ICS(ON) Tried the connection - Nothing !! :thumbsdown_anim: : N95 said: NO GATEWAY REPLY 1.1: That's right- No Default Gateway!.. It's blank on ipconfig /all and on RTL8187 configuration ( Wireless network Connection) 2. I even tried Connectify :google_lt: - Nothing too : I made an ad-hoc connection a…

i just want to ask if , do you know some programs that would force all my programs to use a proxy localhost or 127.0.0.1 port 8080 as a proxy to connect to the internet? i use jap/jondo as my ip hider and it uses port 8080 and localhost to be enable all the programs like firefox and internet explorer that has a manual proxy configuration to use jap/jondo.. thanks in advance....

I read in internet that bittorrent is not safe to use. it have these explanation why bittorrent is not safe. So is bitorrent unsafe to use ? or it just some false alarm. i have been using it about a year i haven't got any virus nor got hacked.

Can someone help me Please!!! my msn account has been HACK! someone has changed my password and now it's not working anymore i put my e mail address and password in msn messenger and a error comes up saying my email account or password is incorrect. I went on the msn website to reset my password BUT i don't know my secret password to reset my password for msn messenger to login the msn website can send a email to me to reset my password BUT i can't go too my emails bacuase my account is not working. I diden't have a second email address at the time when i made my msn account. So when things happen like this i can send myslef a email to my other email account to reset my …

Hey guys/girls. Need some help My ISP, which is BT is playing me and my mum about with everything, so I'm looking to go on Virgin. but i can't get Fiber optic. But i can get there National Service. They say i can get up-to-20MB downlaod speeds. I'm hoping to hear if there service is any good? Just wanted to see if they are any good cause BT are right :censored: LOL Thanks.

Dear all i am facing problem beacaue my primary domain controller is fail due to hardware problem and never comming back how i converting additional domain controller to primary domain control step by step guide i am very thanks full to all regards thanks

Which one and why, please at least give it some reason. Even if its just a trivial one. I'm trying to compare which browser our users prefer the most. I am using Google Chrome browser from the day it hit beta stages, and I continued to use it since then. My opinion on Chrome: Pros: - User Interface is very simple and clear - It is very fast, probably the fastest browser today (Article) - Bookmarks manager and simplicity of adding a new bookmark - Modularity, if one of the tabs freezes, others continue to work. For that reason, each tab is ran in its own process. Cons: - No RSS support ( I really miss this one) - No addons (Firefox is an addon king, hats down for tha…