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<![CDATA[PC Security Forum - All Forums]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:25:18 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Coach Outlet Purses]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=9451 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:01:11 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=9451 Tag:Coach cheap,Coach Shoulder,Coach discount]]> Tag:Coach cheap,Coach Shoulder,Coach discount]]> <![CDATA[Changing from Dynamic to Static IP address in Linux]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=9146 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:35:15 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=9146
As a root user, edit your /etc/network/interfaces file.

nano /etc/network/interfaces

Change From DHCP TO Static IP On Debian

Edit the /etc/network/interfaces file. Note, use the ip addresses specific to your network instead of just copying pasting from below.

When you are finished your file should look like the following:

Quote:#iface eth0 inet dhcp
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.200
network 192.168.1.0
dns-nameservers 192.168.1.1
netmask 255.255.255.0
broadcast 192.168.1.255
gateway 192.168.1.1

Once done, you might want to restart your networking service and up the interface by using the commands below..

Quote:/etc/init.d/networking restart
ifup eth0

and you are done. Congratulations, you can now use your static IP to connect to internet in Debian or Ubuntu.]]>
As a root user, edit your /etc/network/interfaces file.

nano /etc/network/interfaces

Change From DHCP TO Static IP On Debian

Edit the /etc/network/interfaces file. Note, use the ip addresses specific to your network instead of just copying pasting from below.

When you are finished your file should look like the following:

Quote:#iface eth0 inet dhcp
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.200
network 192.168.1.0
dns-nameservers 192.168.1.1
netmask 255.255.255.0
broadcast 192.168.1.255
gateway 192.168.1.1

Once done, you might want to restart your networking service and up the interface by using the commands below..

Quote:/etc/init.d/networking restart
ifup eth0

and you are done. Congratulations, you can now use your static IP to connect to internet in Debian or Ubuntu.]]> <![CDATA[When You Got A Good Friend]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=9136 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:40:15 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=9136 Eric Clapton - When You Got A Good Friend

When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
Give her all your spare time,
Love and treat her right.
I mistreated my baby
And I can't see no reason why.
I mistreated my baby
And I can't see no reason why.
Any time I think about it
I just wring my hands and cry.
Wonder could I ever apologize
Or would she sympathize with me?
Would she sympathize with me?
She's a brown-skin woman,
Just as sweet as a girlfriend can be.
Babe, I may be right or wrong.
Babe, it's your opinion,
Well, I may be right or wrong.
Watch your close friend, baby,
Then your enemies can't do you no harm.
When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
Give her all your spare time,
Love and treat her right.]]> Eric Clapton - When You Got A Good Friend

When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
Give her all your spare time,
Love and treat her right.
I mistreated my baby
And I can't see no reason why.
I mistreated my baby
And I can't see no reason why.
Any time I think about it
I just wring my hands and cry.
Wonder could I ever apologize
Or would she sympathize with me?
Would she sympathize with me?
She's a brown-skin woman,
Just as sweet as a girlfriend can be.
Babe, I may be right or wrong.
Babe, it's your opinion,
Well, I may be right or wrong.
Watch your close friend, baby,
Then your enemies can't do you no harm.
When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
When you got a good friend
That will stay right by your side,
Give her all your spare time,
Love and treat her right.]]> <![CDATA[prevent keystroke logger (2 strings join together)]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=8147 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:34:55 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=8147 [ ] password
[ ] graphic display password (input from auto generator)

when you enter the username, computer access the server. Create a Fixed length field for the password and generate graphic display key word password.

I think it can prevent keystroke logging. It can also prevent the Key generator because of graphic display field]]> [ ] password
[ ] graphic display password (input from auto generator)

when you enter the username, computer access the server. Create a Fixed length field for the password and generate graphic display key word password.

I think it can prevent keystroke logging. It can also prevent the Key generator because of graphic display field]]> <![CDATA[virus suspicion]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=8109 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:42:50 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=8109
Please see the attached image.

Thanks in advance for any insights.

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1-13-2012 9-15-48 AM.jpg (Size: 34.77 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]>
Please see the attached image.

Thanks in advance for any insights.

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1-13-2012 9-15-48 AM.jpg (Size: 34.77 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> <![CDATA[Weird Virus(I think)]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=7716 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:52:34 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=7716
One day I tried to boot my PC but it would not go past a certain screen(see in pic)

-The computer will not boot from this hard drive
-Any other computer will not boot with this hard drive connected as a slave
-Bios detects this hard drive perfectly.
-The hard drive spins and appears to be in working mechanical condition
-Windows will not detect this hard drive if hot swapped.
-No windows diagnostic tools I've tried detect it.

What do? Please help.

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IMG_20111109_134421 (Small).jpg (Size: 35.26 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]>
One day I tried to boot my PC but it would not go past a certain screen(see in pic)

-The computer will not boot from this hard drive
-Any other computer will not boot with this hard drive connected as a slave
-Bios detects this hard drive perfectly.
-The hard drive spins and appears to be in working mechanical condition
-Windows will not detect this hard drive if hot swapped.
-No windows diagnostic tools I've tried detect it.

What do? Please help.

.jpg

IMG_20111109_134421 (Small).jpg (Size: 35.26 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> <![CDATA[new antivirus generation?]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=7699 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:23:56 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=7699 How is this info collected and when is it being sent?
Is there anything like that for organization's networks?

Thanks.]]> How is this info collected and when is it being sent?
Is there anything like that for organization's networks?

Thanks.]]> <![CDATA[Managing portable memory storage devices ]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=7293 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:36:22 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=7293 The primary goal is to protect data from being copied and to help against malware being uploaded.
I can't understand why this security laps isn't high on the list of security measures that needs addressed. Stopping the theft of customer lists to engineering drawing or just simply private information. Customers we have and some are high profile really like the product but we need to find out if it's the lack of interest or our lack of getting in front of who we need to get the product in front of that limits our US sales. We have more interested customers outside the US for some reason. Is it the we have greater trust of employee's? Anyone with a thought on the importance of having the ability to have this type of control along with the ability to id who downloaded a file and what file was download we like to hear from you.

I don't wish to use this to find customers just to hear what you think.]]> The primary goal is to protect data from being copied and to help against malware being uploaded.
I can't understand why this security laps isn't high on the list of security measures that needs addressed. Stopping the theft of customer lists to engineering drawing or just simply private information. Customers we have and some are high profile really like the product but we need to find out if it's the lack of interest or our lack of getting in front of who we need to get the product in front of that limits our US sales. We have more interested customers outside the US for some reason. Is it the we have greater trust of employee's? Anyone with a thought on the importance of having the ability to have this type of control along with the ability to id who downloaded a file and what file was download we like to hear from you.

I don't wish to use this to find customers just to hear what you think.]]> <![CDATA[Top 10 Cyber Security Threats for SMBs in 2012]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6988 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:09:48 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6988
Mobile threats, not just from the possibility of stolen or misplaced devices, but from a new bread of malware optimized to attack tablets and smartphones.

Social media engineering. Just when you thought your company was getting a handle on phishing via regular email, your team will need to deal with naughty behavior within social networks.

Small businesses will become more visible targets.

Cloud security incidents will start to occur; this will give everyone a better handle on what we are up against.

More public-private sharing of best practices will (or should) start happening as governments become more frequent targets.

Privacy concerns will challenge the use of geolocation services, such as targeted mobile marketing. This will prompt the need for more consumer privacy discussions.

Security management and monitoring will become more important, as threats become sneakier.

Incident response policies (and teams) will need to become more formal.

By focusing on ad hoc compliance, businesses will overlook the bigger picture as well as key vulnerabilities.

Breach notification laws will become more prolific, especially outside the United States.

Read more here]]>
Mobile threats, not just from the possibility of stolen or misplaced devices, but from a new bread of malware optimized to attack tablets and smartphones.

Social media engineering. Just when you thought your company was getting a handle on phishing via regular email, your team will need to deal with naughty behavior within social networks.

Small businesses will become more visible targets.

Cloud security incidents will start to occur; this will give everyone a better handle on what we are up against.

More public-private sharing of best practices will (or should) start happening as governments become more frequent targets.

Privacy concerns will challenge the use of geolocation services, such as targeted mobile marketing. This will prompt the need for more consumer privacy discussions.

Security management and monitoring will become more important, as threats become sneakier.

Incident response policies (and teams) will need to become more formal.

By focusing on ad hoc compliance, businesses will overlook the bigger picture as well as key vulnerabilities.

Breach notification laws will become more prolific, especially outside the United States.

Read more here]]> <![CDATA[Internet Explorer to have Automatic updates]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6987 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:59:24 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6987
"Automatic updates are a very good idea based on every piece of security research I have seen," said White Hat Security CTO Jeremiah Grossman. "Keeping software up to date -- particularly Web browsers -- is critical for online security."

The new service will be available initially to those Windows customers who have activated the automatic update feature in Windows. The plan is to introduce automatic IE upgrades gradually -- with the first Windows users to see the new offering located overseas and then scaling up delivery over time.

So what are the pros of automatic updates feature in IE?

Increased Protection
According to Microsoft's latest security intelligence report, the biggest online threat that Windows users face comes from socially engineered malware targeting outdated Web browsers and other aging software. Making the move to the most current products and services helps PC users increase their protection against the most prevalent online threats, the software giant said.

One of the popular features of Google's Chrome Web browser has long been its seamless, out-of-sight upgrades under the hood. Earlier this year, Mozilla likewise indicated that it would emulate Google's browser upgrade strategy by early 2012 and now Microsoft intends to follow suit.

On desktop PCs, notebooks and netbooks, IE currently holds a 52.6 percent share of the global browser market -- down from 58.8 percent in December of 2010, according to Net Applications. By adding automatic updates, however, Microsoft stands a better chance of hanging on to the IE users it already had locked in.

What are the implications for Enterprises and systems administrators?
Not everyone will prefer automatic updates and mainly system administrators who like to have control over what is downloaded and updated in their organisations. Therefore, Opt-out feature for enterprises have also been included.

An Enterprise Opt-Out
Large corporations, educational institutions and other organizations which need time to evaluate and fully integrate the latest browser upgrades will have the ability to opt out of the automatic upgrade program and develop customized browser upgrade schedules that best fit their respective business requirements.
"The Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 9 Automatic Update Blocker toolkits prevent automatic upgrades of IE for Windows customers who do not want them," Gavin wrote.
Individual consumers with automatic updating via Windows Update switched on will retain the same personal home page, search provider and default browser settings after receiving each new browser upgrade.

Read more here.]]>
"Automatic updates are a very good idea based on every piece of security research I have seen," said White Hat Security CTO Jeremiah Grossman. "Keeping software up to date -- particularly Web browsers -- is critical for online security."

The new service will be available initially to those Windows customers who have activated the automatic update feature in Windows. The plan is to introduce automatic IE upgrades gradually -- with the first Windows users to see the new offering located overseas and then scaling up delivery over time.

So what are the pros of automatic updates feature in IE?

Increased Protection
According to Microsoft's latest security intelligence report, the biggest online threat that Windows users face comes from socially engineered malware targeting outdated Web browsers and other aging software. Making the move to the most current products and services helps PC users increase their protection against the most prevalent online threats, the software giant said.

One of the popular features of Google's Chrome Web browser has long been its seamless, out-of-sight upgrades under the hood. Earlier this year, Mozilla likewise indicated that it would emulate Google's browser upgrade strategy by early 2012 and now Microsoft intends to follow suit.

On desktop PCs, notebooks and netbooks, IE currently holds a 52.6 percent share of the global browser market -- down from 58.8 percent in December of 2010, according to Net Applications. By adding automatic updates, however, Microsoft stands a better chance of hanging on to the IE users it already had locked in.

What are the implications for Enterprises and systems administrators?
Not everyone will prefer automatic updates and mainly system administrators who like to have control over what is downloaded and updated in their organisations. Therefore, Opt-out feature for enterprises have also been included.

An Enterprise Opt-Out
Large corporations, educational institutions and other organizations which need time to evaluate and fully integrate the latest browser upgrades will have the ability to opt out of the automatic upgrade program and develop customized browser upgrade schedules that best fit their respective business requirements.
"The Internet Explorer 8 and Internet Explorer 9 Automatic Update Blocker toolkits prevent automatic upgrades of IE for Windows customers who do not want them," Gavin wrote.
Individual consumers with automatic updating via Windows Update switched on will retain the same personal home page, search provider and default browser settings after receiving each new browser upgrade.

Read more here.]]> <![CDATA[carnival cruise ships]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6902 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:30:28 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6902
BARBADOS is actually a blend of the very best a sultry island can muster up. Within the soothing and lovely sun to this pristine shores, from the tropical snap to this fervour with the island lifetime; there will be something envigorating regarding the style of this hot preferred cruise location. Provided you can come across some cruise bargains for vacation lines having someone to Barbados, you may possibly have opened way up the gates to the very best day or two involving your lifestyle. You actually would believe it is simply overwhelming to breathe inside the real Bridgetown air, alongside with the glorious heritage. The days and nights spent during Gibbs Beach plus Batts Rock would be memories laser engraved in your current heart.

ALASKA would make for a intriguing vacation destination. It is best to consider oneself lucky in case you get your palms upon some awesome cruise deals that get you to the ice capes involving Alaska. Make sure you give hard shot with trekking earlier the motorola milestone mobiel phone marks in Mt. McKinley, very high peak involving the continent. The view from a heights of your hill is something divine to say the the very least. Don’t forget to help stuff a few true warm garments in the travel bags if your cruise promotions take that you Ak.

The concept regarding discounts is actually as very easy because it gets, which means of which you should not really be hesitant interested in some permit offs in stipulations of discounts whenever you set out and about hunting with regard to some good cruise discounts for you actually you. On the other hand, there is certain sensation of subjectivity with regards to ‘discount cruises.’ It might be worthwhile for a few people so that you can let get of the favourite veranda cabin in the event that that means a kickback inside the price intended for the cruise deals, whilst others would probably only happy with the accurate group of requirements planted out simply by their spouse and children, and would certainly only count number any snack bars as special discounts if those requirements are usually met.

Most luxury cruise deals supply some organize of a rebate or maybe incentives when the bookings to get the similar are finished before a pre-determined day. If jeopardizes are not your most popular flavors of desserts, it is right way up your bakery! By means of booking quick, you get in touch with the shots and get in order to throw your weight around. You may get have of the cabins with the ideal view, ticket to a most widely used entertainment plan on this cruise and the actual itinerary of which fits the bill. The rush experienced by cruise lines in peak seasons is a good indicator of the fact that booking early is a pretty smart option, and many more so if that ropes in a few special discounts.

Last minute sail deals are usually another efficient method of getting some luxury cruise deals with cheaper costs. Nonetheless, presently there will be a significant chance of acquiring stuck within a log cabin that an individual might not have normally selected, since these kinds of special discounts are usually offered only regarding unfilled cabins whenever the day associated with leaving pulls closer to. And also, there is actually the very genuine possibility regarding having to be able to trend the cruise ship off standing in the throng of all those who missed out on carnival cruise lines bookings!]]>
BARBADOS is actually a blend of the very best a sultry island can muster up. Within the soothing and lovely sun to this pristine shores, from the tropical snap to this fervour with the island lifetime; there will be something envigorating regarding the style of this hot preferred cruise location. Provided you can come across some cruise bargains for vacation lines having someone to Barbados, you may possibly have opened way up the gates to the very best day or two involving your lifestyle. You actually would believe it is simply overwhelming to breathe inside the real Bridgetown air, alongside with the glorious heritage. The days and nights spent during Gibbs Beach plus Batts Rock would be memories laser engraved in your current heart.

ALASKA would make for a intriguing vacation destination. It is best to consider oneself lucky in case you get your palms upon some awesome cruise deals that get you to the ice capes involving Alaska. Make sure you give hard shot with trekking earlier the motorola milestone mobiel phone marks in Mt. McKinley, very high peak involving the continent. The view from a heights of your hill is something divine to say the the very least. Don’t forget to help stuff a few true warm garments in the travel bags if your cruise promotions take that you Ak.

The concept regarding discounts is actually as very easy because it gets, which means of which you should not really be hesitant interested in some permit offs in stipulations of discounts whenever you set out and about hunting with regard to some good cruise discounts for you actually you. On the other hand, there is certain sensation of subjectivity with regards to ‘discount cruises.’ It might be worthwhile for a few people so that you can let get of the favourite veranda cabin in the event that that means a kickback inside the price intended for the cruise deals, whilst others would probably only happy with the accurate group of requirements planted out simply by their spouse and children, and would certainly only count number any snack bars as special discounts if those requirements are usually met.

Most luxury cruise deals supply some organize of a rebate or maybe incentives when the bookings to get the similar are finished before a pre-determined day. If jeopardizes are not your most popular flavors of desserts, it is right way up your bakery! By means of booking quick, you get in touch with the shots and get in order to throw your weight around. You may get have of the cabins with the ideal view, ticket to a most widely used entertainment plan on this cruise and the actual itinerary of which fits the bill. The rush experienced by cruise lines in peak seasons is a good indicator of the fact that booking early is a pretty smart option, and many more so if that ropes in a few special discounts.

Last minute sail deals are usually another efficient method of getting some luxury cruise deals with cheaper costs. Nonetheless, presently there will be a significant chance of acquiring stuck within a log cabin that an individual might not have normally selected, since these kinds of special discounts are usually offered only regarding unfilled cabins whenever the day associated with leaving pulls closer to. And also, there is actually the very genuine possibility regarding having to be able to trend the cruise ship off standing in the throng of all those who missed out on carnival cruise lines bookings!]]> <![CDATA[Max! Securety]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6716 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:29:34 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6716
Im really searching for the best programe's to secure my computer againts hackers trying to get to my files.
Im current setup:

Antivirus : Kaspersky Pure
Firewall : Sygate personal Firewall pro

i'm really searching for the best on the market eaven if i have to spend more than 4000$.

Can someone tell me on this forum what the best setup is right now ?
Im running windows xp professional SP3

Greetings

Nick Kessels]]>
Im really searching for the best programe's to secure my computer againts hackers trying to get to my files.
Im current setup:

Antivirus : Kaspersky Pure
Firewall : Sygate personal Firewall pro

i'm really searching for the best on the market eaven if i have to spend more than 4000$.

Can someone tell me on this forum what the best setup is right now ?
Im running windows xp professional SP3

Greetings

Nick Kessels]]> <![CDATA[How do I get rid of this trojan virus that keeps calling back?]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6612 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:42:45 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6612 <![CDATA[Someone help me with a virus?]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6610 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:58:47 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6610
File Path C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
Process ID 712
File Size 27136(B)
CRC8 C7061925B3380000
Application Rating 1 -- Known Good
Added To Always Allow List No
Company Microsoft Corporation
File Version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Product Name Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version 6.1.7600.16385
Description Host Process for Windows Services
Copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Attempted to modify the following file
File Path C:\Windows\assembly\temp\U\80000004.$
MD5 cad5f92045b581a877ec5cb1b738233d
CRC8 A73794F181CB0000
Application Rating 2 -- Known Bad
Threat ID 4150696

Action Taken
User Name \\NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Action 2 -- Blocked
Reason 2 -- VIPRE Known
___________________
bitdefender discount coupon]]>
File Path C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe
Process ID 712
File Size 27136(B)
CRC8 C7061925B3380000
Application Rating 1 -- Known Good
Added To Always Allow List No
Company Microsoft Corporation
File Version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Product Name Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version 6.1.7600.16385
Description Host Process for Windows Services
Copyright © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Attempted to modify the following file
File Path C:\Windows\assembly\temp\U\80000004.$
MD5 cad5f92045b581a877ec5cb1b738233d
CRC8 A73794F181CB0000
Application Rating 2 -- Known Bad
Threat ID 4150696

Action Taken
User Name \\NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Action 2 -- Blocked
Reason 2 -- VIPRE Known
___________________
bitdefender discount coupon]]> <![CDATA[Password protection features in Windows 8]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6536 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:16:42 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6536
More than ever, passwords are a part of our lives, the key to our digital identity. On average, each of us has 25 online accounts, and that is beyond the internal systems you also need to authenticate to in your business. You should have unique, complex passwords for each system, but who can remember all of that? Windows 8 will include features that make it easier to manage your digital identity so your business's data stays safe.

The Problem with Passwords

In the Building Windows 8 blog, Microsoft’s Dustin Ingalls said that despite each of us having 25 online accounts, on average we only have six unique passwords. Anyone trying to gain entry to your company's data knows that if they can get access to any password a user has, there's a good chance they can use it to gain entry to other services. There are generally four methods attackers will use to access a password: phishing, keylogging, guessing, and cracking. Windows 8 will address each of them in the following ways.

1. Protection Against Phishing and Keylogging

These tools protect your computer against malware, which once installed can access your entire computer and any remote resources to which you have access.

Secure Boot: Using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), the boot-up process of your computer is protected so bootkits and rootkits are prevented.

SmartScreen: By collecting information about bad websites and software, SmartScreen can use the reputation of a URL or application to determine how safe it is to open, protecting from known attacks and cautioning about those that are uncertain.

Windows Defender: Previously thought of as virus protection, Windows Defender now protects against all types of malware, including viruses, worms, bots and rootkits.

2. Protection Against Guessing and Cracking

The strength of your password is critical in combating guessing and cracking. Windows 8 makes it easier to create, use and manage unique and complex passwords.

Store Accounts: Windows 8 allows you to save the login name and password for websites that allow it, similar to most web browsers. Not only Internet Explorer, but other web browsers and software can make use of it, making it easier to use unique and complex passwords that you don’t need to remember.

Sync Passwords: If you use multiple computers, having passwords stored on one doesn't help when logging into a service on another. Windows 8 can sync your account information through Windows Live to trusted PCs, making unique and complex passwords a more practical option.

Virtual Smart Card: Using the Trusted Platform Module found in many business PCs, passwords can be avoided by using a software-based version of a smart card that works wherever physical smart cards do.

3. Protection Against Your Own Forgetfulness

Finally, users won’t use strong passwords if they are afraid they will forget them, which is easy to do when managing so many of them. Windows 8 makes recovering from a forgotten password easier.

USB Recovery: Creating a USB recovery stick before you forget your password will help you reset it should that ever happen.

Reset from Another PC: If you use a Windows Live ID to login, you can reset your password from another PC.

Two Factor Authentication: By linking your account to a secondary email address or a mobile phone, you can reset a lost password by proving you are the rightful owner of the account.

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/ar...ction.html]]>
More than ever, passwords are a part of our lives, the key to our digital identity. On average, each of us has 25 online accounts, and that is beyond the internal systems you also need to authenticate to in your business. You should have unique, complex passwords for each system, but who can remember all of that? Windows 8 will include features that make it easier to manage your digital identity so your business's data stays safe.

The Problem with Passwords

In the Building Windows 8 blog, Microsoft’s Dustin Ingalls said that despite each of us having 25 online accounts, on average we only have six unique passwords. Anyone trying to gain entry to your company's data knows that if they can get access to any password a user has, there's a good chance they can use it to gain entry to other services. There are generally four methods attackers will use to access a password: phishing, keylogging, guessing, and cracking. Windows 8 will address each of them in the following ways.

1. Protection Against Phishing and Keylogging

These tools protect your computer against malware, which once installed can access your entire computer and any remote resources to which you have access.

Secure Boot: Using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), the boot-up process of your computer is protected so bootkits and rootkits are prevented.

SmartScreen: By collecting information about bad websites and software, SmartScreen can use the reputation of a URL or application to determine how safe it is to open, protecting from known attacks and cautioning about those that are uncertain.

Windows Defender: Previously thought of as virus protection, Windows Defender now protects against all types of malware, including viruses, worms, bots and rootkits.

2. Protection Against Guessing and Cracking

The strength of your password is critical in combating guessing and cracking. Windows 8 makes it easier to create, use and manage unique and complex passwords.

Store Accounts: Windows 8 allows you to save the login name and password for websites that allow it, similar to most web browsers. Not only Internet Explorer, but other web browsers and software can make use of it, making it easier to use unique and complex passwords that you don’t need to remember.

Sync Passwords: If you use multiple computers, having passwords stored on one doesn't help when logging into a service on another. Windows 8 can sync your account information through Windows Live to trusted PCs, making unique and complex passwords a more practical option.

Virtual Smart Card: Using the Trusted Platform Module found in many business PCs, passwords can be avoided by using a software-based version of a smart card that works wherever physical smart cards do.

3. Protection Against Your Own Forgetfulness

Finally, users won’t use strong passwords if they are afraid they will forget them, which is easy to do when managing so many of them. Windows 8 makes recovering from a forgotten password easier.

USB Recovery: Creating a USB recovery stick before you forget your password will help you reset it should that ever happen.

Reset from Another PC: If you use a Windows Live ID to login, you can reset your password from another PC.

Two Factor Authentication: By linking your account to a secondary email address or a mobile phone, you can reset a lost password by proving you are the rightful owner of the account.

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/ar...ction.html]]> <![CDATA[Hello - It's Mike from California]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6277 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:27:03 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6277
I'm an Information Technology professional working in the IT industry for the last 15 years. My passions include bike riding, hiking, and video games (a big Xbox gamer).

Thanks for having me and I look forward to making many contributions to the forum.]]>
I'm an Information Technology professional working in the IT industry for the last 15 years. My passions include bike riding, hiking, and video games (a big Xbox gamer).

Thanks for having me and I look forward to making many contributions to the forum.]]> <![CDATA[I want to get cheap VDS]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6187 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:30:26 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6187 My requirements:
1. min. 15GB of hard disk
2. 512mb or more
3. 200 gb of bandwitch or more
4. low pings in Poland (where I live)
5. 5 MBit/sec network speed.
6. price lower than 14$
Do you any suggestions? I would be thankful Smile

Thanks.]]> My requirements:
1. min. 15GB of hard disk
2. 512mb or more
3. 200 gb of bandwitch or more
4. low pings in Poland (where I live)
5. 5 MBit/sec network speed.
6. price lower than 14$
Do you any suggestions? I would be thankful Smile

Thanks.]]> <![CDATA[Computer specification help?]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6035 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:10:23 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=6035
Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Processor and Graphics: AMD Dual-Core Processor E-450(1.65GHz, 1MB L2 Cache) + AMD Radeon HD 6320M Discrete-Class Graphics

Memory: 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Hard drive: 500GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive

Firstly, does anyone know what the 1MB L2 cache mean in a processor? Also,is this good enough to play some decent games, and still be able to use it for college at the same time. I also plan on live streaming stuff, and I know that streaming has to do more with your internet upload speed, but I wanna know if these customizations are decent enough to get by. I know it's not a high end computer. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.]]>
Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Processor and Graphics: AMD Dual-Core Processor E-450(1.65GHz, 1MB L2 Cache) + AMD Radeon HD 6320M Discrete-Class Graphics

Memory: 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)

Hard drive: 500GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive

Firstly, does anyone know what the 1MB L2 cache mean in a processor? Also,is this good enough to play some decent games, and still be able to use it for college at the same time. I also plan on live streaming stuff, and I know that streaming has to do more with your internet upload speed, but I wanna know if these customizations are decent enough to get by. I know it's not a high end computer. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.]]> <![CDATA[Q&A with Mikko Hypponen and Sean Sullivan in the F-Secure Community]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=5639 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:37:24 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=5639 I'm Ania and I work in F-secure. Welcome to our community.f-secure.com for a Q&A session with Mikko Hypponen and Sean Sullivan, renowned malware researchers.

Ask your questions on December 5-9.

Cheers!]]> I'm Ania and I work in F-secure. Welcome to our community.f-secure.com for a Q&A session with Mikko Hypponen and Sean Sullivan, renowned malware researchers.

Ask your questions on December 5-9.

Cheers!]]> <![CDATA[Is there a RSS of forum.pcsecurityworld.com?]]> http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=5372 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:38:34 +0000 http://forum.pcsecurityworld.com/showthread.php?tid=5372
I did not realize where to post my questioning. It is more of a technical question regarding the forum, so please excuse me if this is the incorrect section.

My name is Carlos and I am 29 years old. I have been reading on forum.pcsecurityworld.com for a bunch of days and today I made the decision to take part. ^^

Back top topic ... the question is if there is a chance to receive fresh posts via RSS? I love reading new posts of my favored blogs with Awasu so it would be awesome to also be able to check what's happening on forum.pcsecurityworld.com in my RSS-reader.

It would be awesome if you could send me the url to the feed. Thanks!]]>
I did not realize where to post my questioning. It is more of a technical question regarding the forum, so please excuse me if this is the incorrect section.

My name is Carlos and I am 29 years old. I have been reading on forum.pcsecurityworld.com for a bunch of days and today I made the decision to take part. ^^

Back top topic ... the question is if there is a chance to receive fresh posts via RSS? I love reading new posts of my favored blogs with Awasu so it would be awesome to also be able to check what's happening on forum.pcsecurityworld.com in my RSS-reader.

It would be awesome if you could send me the url to the feed. Thanks!]]>