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Occassionaly, users require remote access to a server to gain shell access or upload files. If your users are accessing the server from known IP addresses, your job is easy. You can simply restrict SSH access to those IP addresses …

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Using a Windows-based system is quickly becoming the Internet equivalent of driving an early British automobile. Users are spending more and more time fixing problems rather than using their computer. One of the first steps to securing a computer is …

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TrueCrypt creates virtual encrypted disks on Microsoft Windows and Linux. It is based on a project called Encryption for the Massess (E4M). TrueCrypt provides “on-the-fly” encryption to automatically encrypt files as they are save to the virtual volume. …

Spyware Blaster

Our first anti-spyware tool takes a simple approach. Rather than scanning and cleaning, SpywareBlaster aims to prevent malicious sites from installing unwanted software. The publisher of Spybot Search and Destroy recommends SpywareBlaster to control ActiveX installations.

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Spyware Begone

Spyware and adware infections are now increasing to epidemic proportions. There are several ways for spyware and adware to get installed on a target computer. The most common method is bundling it with other freely downloadable applications, but some sites …

Defense In Depth | Posted 8 Jun 2004 | Comments Off | 318 views
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Do not reveal personal information. Avoid giving out any personally identifiable information unless it is absolutely necessary.Revealing identifiable information can cause a wave of backlash ranging from unsolicitied email to identity theft. Limit giving identifiable information to only reputable websites …