Spiceworks and Alien Vault
What is the deal with the Alien Vault notifications in Spiceworks Alerts telling me that some of my servers are communicating with suspicious IP's? I have a full AV solution on all servers and I get at...
View ArticleHow to stop leaving 'reverse DNS' fingerprints on websites ?
Is it possible to stop leaving a 'reverse DNS' (companies domain name) fingerprint on external websites ?A company has expressed concern that users browsing the internet from within there network maybe...
View ArticleLocal Desktop Folder Password Encryption
Hi AllI am looking for a software for computers that will secure certain folders on a desktop. These computers would not be on AD. I would like for a password to need to be entered to gain access to...
View ArticleIE plays security catch-up, will block outdated Java plug-ins
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9250209/IE_plays_security_catch_up_will_block_outdated_Java_p...Came across this as I was reading about what M$ is doing to the OS update names. Figured I would...
View Article10 Security Nightmares Revealed at the Black Hat and Def Con Conferences
We have been at Black Hat all week so I thought I should share thisarticleabout 10 securitynightmares revealed at Black Hat and Def Con. I know some of these have been mentioned in the community...
View ArticleDecrypt Cryptolocker?
Just stumbled on this today. Seems like somebody is fighting back against Cryptolocker.http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-28661463
View ArticleTrueCrypt Replacement?
Hello IT experts,I have a new laptop that has 2 physical hard drive (Disk 0 and Disk 1). I need to encrypt both and will not use TrueCrypt for obvious reasons. The laptop has Windows 7 Professional so...
View ArticleHow to secure SBS server 2011 against RDC attempts ?
Im looking for some info on how I can secure an SBS server (2011 std), running exchange 2010, against malicious RDC login attempts without disabling the RDC service. The exchange is configured fully,...
View ArticleWe fought a cryptovirus (and the virus won)
This is the 315th article in the Spotlight on IT series. If you'd be interested in writing an article on the subject of backup, security, storage, virtualization, mobile, networking, wireless, cloud...
View ArticleSecuring Linux
What the best way to secure Linux?I just setup a new box with virtualmin, myphpadmin and Wordpress.Later I will be adding some form of email.I have set strong passwords on root, my user account, mysql,...
View ArticleHow do you handle you log collection, storage, and investigations?
Right now I am utilizing Kiwi Syslog Server but I am finding it is really under powered to handle the amount of logs that I am sending to it. Its also pretty slow so searching the logs is very...
View ArticleSelling computers
This is not so much of a question but a word of warning. We recently purchased a laptop from e-bay for one of our employees. In the process of setting up our VPN, I tethered to my phone to test the...
View ArticlePassword Complexity
Can I get some opinions on password complexity requirements? I'm not a fan. I much prefer longer passwords as set forth in https://xkcd.com/936/. On top of that, I read an article the other day about...
View ArticleIP Camera for Remote Cabin
Hello everyone,I would like recommendations for a camera that can best fit these needs. Cost below $500. Looking for IP camera that works with DDNS for remote login over the internet to see live view...
View ArticleQuestion about KeePass Password Safe
hi, i would like to ask how is password managers like keepass compared to their online counterparts? (lasspass, roboform, etc.) which one would u recommend? thanks! -reyed
View ArticleLastpass password manager
Hey guys, I've been using Last Pass for a while now to store passwords for websites. I also have the form fill profiles filled out with my home/work addresses to make online shopping easier.What I'm...
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Today's patch announcements and other security news
This morningOpenSSLreleased patches for nine security flaws. This afternoon Microsoft said it willdelivernine security updatesto customers next week. Then we have research that indicatessecurity flaws...
View ArticleScam Of The Week: "For Sale: CyberVor - False Sense Of Security"
Are the credentials of one of your users among the stash of the1.2 billion stolen passwords? A small Internet security companywill tell you for just a 120 bucks per year. Their announcementwas...
View ArticleRidiculous places users store passwords?
Hey there Spiceheads! The creative team at Spiceworks Studios is making a fun commercial for our friends over at Ping Identity and we need your help! The topic? Crazy (some would say stupid) places...
View Articlessl certificate
hi everyone when trying open outlook form outside I am get this message (the name of the security certificate is invalid or does not match the of the site) i am get this message internally but after...
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