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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Mon 09 May 2011, 07:57 Post subject:
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Cross OS java botnet is not the only one that'll catch a lot of people out
Skype for MAC is the latest, and the nasties 'could' transfer to any connected user, or online contact!
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=10992
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nooby
Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 10548 Location: SwedenEurope
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Posted: Mon 09 May 2011, 11:40 Post subject:
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Doesn't some Dev program need java? Maybe it was the Android dev program in Wine that needed java or was it some music program. I do remember somebody told me I needed java? Not sure though.-
_________________ I use Google Search on Puppy Forum
not an ideal solution though
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Mon 09 May 2011, 14:20 Post subject:
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I only use it because I'm on ebay a lot
However, I do find it helps rendering speeds with some sites - other than that....can't say I use it for anything else that I'm aware of...
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Lobster
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Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 15238 Location: Paradox Realm
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Posted: Mon 09 May 2011, 23:03 Post subject:
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Just tried this as suggested by szzindian
http://ip-check.info/?lang=en
My tin foil hat is not gonna save me
this might be a solution?
http://anonymous-proxy-servers.net/
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Thu 12 May 2011, 04:04 Post subject:
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Lobster/others
If you're a FF user also try these https addons
https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere
Quote: | HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox extension produced as a collaboration between The Tor Project and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It encrypts your communications with a number of major websites. |
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/duck-duck-go-ssl-search-plugin/
Quote: | DuckDuckGo now operates a Tor exit enclave |
http://www.gabrielweinberg.com/blog/2010/08/duckduckgo-now-operates-a-tor-exit-enclave.html
Else try Sandfox
http://igurublog.wordpress.com/downloads/script-sandfox/
Quote: | Sandfox runs programs within sandboxes which limit the programs’ access to only the folders you specify. Programs and their child processes, like Firefox plugins, Flash, and Java, are only able to access files within the sandbox. Sandfox supports the use of custom profiles which determine what folders and files are included in each program’s sandbox, and includes default profiles for Firefox, Skype, and Google-Earth. Sandfox can create separate sandboxes for each program, or can run multiple programs in one sandbox. Programs are run in a chroot jail as a normal user, providing a substantial level of security. Sandfox is designed to be very easy to use. It handles the details for you while still giving you the ability to construct custom sandboxes easily. |
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CLAM01
Joined: 22 May 2010 Posts: 79
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Posted: Fri 13 May 2011, 17:08 Post subject:
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1. Open a scientific calculator, such as Galculator, in decimal (base 10) numeric notation mode
2. Using numeral keys, ten-key pad or mouse, enter 12648430 in the calculator window
3. Change the calculator to hexadecimal (base 16) numeric notation mode
4. A coherent hexadecimal number in the display will indicate the good kind of Java
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Lobster
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Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 15238 Location: Paradox Realm
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Posted: Tue 17 May 2011, 00:23 Post subject:
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HTTPS Everywhere
https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Tue 17 May 2011, 08:27 Post subject:
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echo....
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Lobster
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Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 15238 Location: Paradox Realm
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Posted: Fri 20 May 2011, 06:05 Post subject:
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Whilst Google are busy doing no evil, some wikid people
are searching for all kinds of things
http://www.smdepot.net/news/computer-tutorials/updated-using-googles-full-capabilities/
. . . not my sort of thing but some might be able to scare themselves silly about what is available . . .
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8-bit

Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 3425 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Fri 20 May 2011, 17:35 Post subject:
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But have you used it?
I want a review.
What is that you say?
My wanting it and 5 dollars will get me a cup of coffee?
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Stripe
Joined: 23 Jun 2010 Posts: 658 Location: In a field. England
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Posted: Wed 01 Jun 2011, 21:09 Post subject:
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Hi all
Just a quick message to say thanks to lobster and aitch for the great links to help with the checking of web security.
also thanks to playdayz for his great tor pet for lucid which is working great with spup100 (especially the baby version without the evil flashplayer, I am also running from a multisession dvd in ram so no saved records )
Keep up the good work and dont remove the bacofoil headware (even though it wont save you from a thermal imaging camera)
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Lobster
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Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 15238 Location: Paradox Realm
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Posted: Wed 01 Jun 2011, 21:37 Post subject:
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Quote: | But have you used it? |
No
Just offering info on how to be secure/paranoid.
Not really cyber-going anywhere I need to keep secure or secret.
I am transparently a fake paranoid
Maybe if I go to these sites I can scare myself silly?
http://www.pearltrees.com/#/N-q=linux%20security
http://condofire.com/2011/04/03/john-cleese-is-still-really-funny-alerts-to-threats-in-2011-europe/
m m m . . . not working
OK how about Google (and their spook comrades - See AI)
and BlockHead-Martin (defense contractor) having access to the first ten million dollar prototype Quantum computing device?
http://www.crazyengineers.com/lockheed-martin-buys-quantum-computer-from-d-wave-systems-for-10-million-429/
Even though these devices have remarkable code cracking capabilities
they will also have potential for benign use.
Trying to feel uneasy . . . nope
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Stripe
Joined: 23 Jun 2010 Posts: 658 Location: In a field. England
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Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2011, 19:26 Post subject:
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Hi all
My internet router just disconected itself and reset itself some 20 minutes later (had to enter my username and password). Has someone decided to monitor my internet traffic? and if so is there any way to tell?
cheers
stripe
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Caneri
Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 1569 Location: Canada
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Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2011, 19:30 Post subject:
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Quote: | My internet router just disconected itself and reset itself some 20 minutes later (had to enter my username and password). Has someone decided to monitor my internet traffic? and if so is there any way to tell?
cheers
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Nope..all is lost..all is lost..Eric
PS..it's from the movie "Men in Black"..all is lost
_________________ Be not afraid to grow slowly, only be afraid of standing still.
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Stripe
Joined: 23 Jun 2010 Posts: 658 Location: In a field. England
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Posted: Wed 08 Jun 2011, 19:36 Post subject:
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Nice one Eric, it made me laugh
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