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Tag Archives: security
Browser Plugin: HTTPS Everywhere (Chrome, FireFox)
I use my computer on a network of which the security isn’t so great. Much of the traffic is behind a hub and more data is visible to other computers on the network than what probably should be. One way that I … Continue reading
Free Encryption Software: TrueCrypt
What is the best, free encryption software? TrueCrypt is an open-source encryption program for encrypting your entire hard drive, flash drive, partition, or file containers. TrueCrypt is expiable of running on Windows 7, Vista, and XP, Mac OSX, and Linux. … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Stuff, Programs and Software
Tagged encryption, free, full drive, open source, opensource, partition, security, software, system, the best, true crypt, truecrypt, volume
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Can't Beat Free: Microsoft Security Essentials for Antivirus
In 2009, Microsoft released it’s own free antivirus program. This is not the first time they have released an antivirus program, you may remember Windows Live One Care, a low-rate antivirus service. Questions arise about how good this free program … Continue reading
Posted in Programs and Software
Tagged antivirus, detection, essentials, Microsoft, mse, msse, program, security, virus, Windows
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Hardware Keyloggers
Are Hardware Keyloggers a security risk? Short answer: Not Really, in most situations. Unless you are an organization that has extremely sensitive data, specifically when someone might know that fact, it shouldn’t be an absolute concern. Let’s look at what … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Stuff, Hardware and All That
Tagged hardware, hardware keylogger, how do I, keylogger, protection, safety, security, should I be worried, what is
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Basic Ways to Prevent Your Computer / Server From Being Hacked
When it comes to computer hackers, there are a few very basic ways to prevent your home computer or your server from being hacked. Use a secure password Any password should be at least 8 characters long. No password should … Continue reading
Advantages of Linux over Windows to the average user
The owner/witter of this article (me, here at Zylstablog.co.nr) of this article holds all copyrights to this article. More details on copying and citation are included at the end of this article. The advantages of Linux (Specifically Ubuntu) over Windows … Continue reading
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Tagged advantages, pros, security, Ubuntu, ubuntu over linux, which is better, why should I use, Windows, Windows 7
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Is WEP Secure?
Question: Is WEP Secure? Answer: No. WEP at one time was considered extremely, however, now, a skilled hacker can break the WEP passcode in about 40 seconds. Other common secure formats that exist on most routers now are: [*] WPA-PSK … Continue reading
