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Lobster · Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2011, 10:04 Post subject:

For those not adopting the 'back to modem' or 'always off' internet connection
methodology, here is how flash, available in Puppy and PDF,
also available, is the new point of attack . . .

http://www.anewmorning.com/2011/02/17/adobe-becomes-new-favourite-target-for-hackers-infographic/

Frets, threats and solutions to the usual drop point . . .

Puppy Linux
Securing your PC

Lobster · Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2011, 10:06 Post subject:

Lobster · Posted: Mon 28 Feb 2011, 23:14 Post subject:

bacofoil = proprietary tinfoil used by tin hats

I am a great believer in preemtive paranoia.
Get them before they are after you. Smile

Of course I am not crazy enough to implement this system which
I call the 'triple dorje' but the idea may be sound:

This is the system I would implement if I ran out of bacofoil.
Requires 3 computers. Each connected to the router, each secure.
Maybe it could be done with Virtual Box.
I would then swap between the three computers, perhaps generating spurious
noise from two machines . . .
Yeah too crazy - I know . . . Rolling Eyes

But maybe it is possible to write a macro that simulates
usage, whilst implementing an underlying 'world domination communication' node . . .

This week we got line crackle and had to have a new line installed to the telegraph poles (still used in parts of London) This carries both the telephone line and broadband. Our old line was about 30 years old and exposed to the elements and had corroded. It all sounded very plausible. Probably because it was.
Come to think of it we are one of the few streets that does not have cable. Why? Must find more bacofoil whilst I contemplate the answer . . . Wink

Lobster · Posted: Sun 06 Mar 2011, 05:58 Post subject:

Being truly paranoid one has to worry about operating systems one is not even running

This on security breach on Android OS
http://techcrunch.com/2011/03/05/android-malware-rootkit-google-response/

Eventually I intend to be running Android or its descendent as a brain implant,
so am a little concerned at the remote kill precedent - a good thing for now . . .

Puppy Linux
Organically based

Lobster · Posted: Tue 08 Mar 2011, 01:23 Post subject:

Electromagnetic pulses can fry our electronics temporarily.
A multisession Puppy can get us up and running again
with our data intact.
Would hard drives and solid state devices survive?
http://www.puppylinux.com/multi-puppy.htm

Lobster · Posted: Mon 21 Mar 2011, 23:06 Post subject:

Something for you to worry about:
http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerability-management/167901026/security/application-security/228300386/web-based-malware-infections-have-doubled-since-last-year-report-says.html?cid=sem_edit_DR_APP_SEC

I quite like the sound of drive by malware.
Does this mean hackers in cars checking out the wifi connections?
I do occasionally run my eeepc from wifi and now have another wifi connected PC,
with which yesterday. I turned the firewall off.
Tsk tsk - so reckless . . .

Lobster · Posted: Sun 27 Mar 2011, 01:23 Post subject:

I know most paranoids are too fearful to trust the excellent Lastpass
http://lastpass.com/

so here is how to implement a secure password,
http://www.columnfivemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/110110-ZA-PASSWORD.png

that should keep you happy in between tinfoil origami classes Wink

abushcrafter · Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 1447 Location: England

Lobster · Posted: Thu 28 Apr 2011, 02:01 Post subject:

Was amused by this, which I think explores our ability to live in fantasy paranoia's of our own construction . . .
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=517624#517624

Barry seems to be playing with new ideas . . .
http://bkhome.org/blog/?viewDetailed=02239

Once upon a time (and this is a true story)
I used Windows XP.
I tended to use my computer, installing much freeware
and all kinds of dubious freebies.

I had virus protectors that would report each other as viruses
(Now now boys)
I had ad blockers that were being targeted by the malwarians.

Security was impossible
and the whole edifice collapsed

Fortunately I was also able to boot from Knoppix installed Debian
and had been learning about Linux by lurking on the Simple forum of a little known Puppy Linux.

So whilst repairing my familiar system I started to make more use
of these penguin wares.

Being weaned into fear by Redmond I was amazed that
Linux users took risks that I did not even contemplate.

They installed software from complete strangers without scanning
for malware
They connected to IRC
They ran without firewalls - well Puppy did.
They felt safe. Cool

Eventually my attitude began to change
When you can set up a running OS in 3 minutes (that was my time for setting up a new Puppy in those early days)
what did it matter if anything suspicious happened?

As soon as packages were available I would try them
I was prepared to be 'hacked', compromised etc . . .
Never happened.

Eventually the Whining Windows were closed.

I now know were the risks are
They are in the browser, social networks and Cloud infrastructure
being imposed by 'security experts'
- possibly on secondment at Sony . . .

Even Sony can not keep our data secure - aren't they the company using root kits as a 'feature'?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2011/apr/27/playstation-network-hack-sony

Puppy is your best friend
Be happy

Lobster · Posted: Wed 04 May 2011, 16:19 Post subject:

Malicious programmers focus on smartphones, tablets
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-05-malicious-programmers-focus-smartphones-tablets.html

Lobster · Posted: Thu 05 May 2011, 05:10 Post subject:

Sometimes (it is a wrench but it has to be done)
I leave my computer Shocked

During these returns to reality
I wonder if my computer has been secretly conspiring with the
hordes of non-existent root hunting bot nets out to demolish
my penguin ways . . .

A thought and question:
If I press ctrl + alt + backspace before leaving cyber world
(and then type 'xwin' on my return)
am I any safer? Cool

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

artifus · Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 318

http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=1714

nooby · Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 9385 Location: SwedenEurope

Blue screen of Death and Black screen of death and now this Java White Screen of death.

When do we get a proper Chrome Shining Armor screen of Death Smile

okay back on topic. How do I know if my puppie use that kind of vulenrable Java. Is there not two versions of java. Sun has one of them and the other are ???

Lobster · Posted: Mon 09 May 2011, 07:36 Post subject:

Most Puppys do not use java
http://www.javatester.org/version.html

Also no mention of the java malware running on Linux.
Maybe if you try really hard you could get it running in Wine . . .

Maybe if you are really good you can worry about this bad bunny
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/press-office/press-releases/2007/05/badbunny.aspx
Cool

I wonder if LibreOffice has made that bad buny redundant? Wink