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File Assassin

Every now and then you will get a malware file that can’t be stopped or deleted because it is locked. Form Malwarebytes

The information in these links should help to educate security analyst and administrators on some of the attacks that may happen.  More…

Don’t worry, I don’t know either but chances are it will be exciting.  ioSafe produces products that are designed for disaster recovery and planning.  Over the last several weeks we have discussed policies for DRP,  SMB, Enterprise and even what home users should do to back up their data.

Brett Callow at ioSafe has posted a mystery pic of a new device that will come out at CES 2011.  ioSafe produces fireproof and waterproof storage along with other services.  Go over and guess and possibly win the mystery device…. Link

Clue #1

Clue #2

Part Two Link

Dawn Babian is truly one of the best researchers in IT.   On Sunday, she found CloudShare while we were considering training with cloud computing.   As cloud computing grows, CloudShare Pro offers an excellent self-service cloud platform that allows users and businesses to run full enterprise applications on demand.   With CloudShare, individuals, SMBs and enterprises can create virtual data centers where they can develop applications, use the operating systems for proofs of concept or even train with the live operating systems.

With benefits that include -

• Up to Three Virtual Machines that are fully licensed.  Many of the NOSs come with preinstalled applications.
• Operating systems and applications include-
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 R2 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 with Oracle 11g
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise 64 Bit
  • Windows Server 2008 with Active Directory
  • Microsoft Workstation OSs
  • CentOS 5 and CentOS 5 with KDE or with MySQL or even RubyOnRails
  • Xubuntu 8.xx Desktop
• File Sharing that is as easy as “Drag and Drop”
• Ability to send invitations to peers or customers
• Ability to create a Multi-VM networked environment

How much does it cost?  Free

These basic services are fully-licensed, fast, easy to operate and setup along with many other benefits to anyone.

For a more robust computer with more functionality, CloudShare offers CloudeShare ProPlus for only $49 month and has other services for Enterprise businesses.

Plans

During the initial registration, a simple form is provided and an email link is sent to your email.  During the verification process, you will put in your  number to have a text sent to you.  Once you receive this SMS (text message) verification code, you can begin to create a new environment. 

With a wide selection of operating systems including workstations and network operating systems with applications, you simply select the type of virtual machine you want and provide a Machine Name and Description for your machine.

Once you fill out this information and select to add the machine, CloudeShare only requires you click Finish and Run.

Once your are inside of your home page, you can start the Virtual Machine and begin working with the Environment you created.

When starting your environment, there will be a small delay during the creation process.  Your browser will require a small plugin that installs flawlessly on Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer 9 prior to viewing your cloud operating system.

Once the operating system started I was truly expecting a delay and was surprised to see how smooth and responsive CloudShare performed.   CloudShare appeared to be almost as fast as an installed virtual computer.

CloudShare is an excellent way to learn cloud computing and a better way to collaborate and share information with students, staff, customers or your own business IT personnel.  CloudShare truly deserves a kudos on their technical expertise in the ease of setup.    Their website is concise and easy to understand with information on all of their services.  The performance of their virtual operating system was truly amazing considering the smaller size of allocated resources on the CloudPro product (1024 mb and 20 GB Hard drive -varies based on OS).   Using and setting up the virtual machine and the many features included with this service is simple.  Because of their well designed website and vast amount of information from guided tours, whitepapers and other info; CloudShare makes it easy for anyone new to cloud computing.

After we appeared in ComputerWorld magazine (“IT Embraces a New Leaner Lifestyle“) in September, we have educated our classes on how IT can be pushed to do more than ever and how the ROI on infrastructure investments will play a key part in the global economy today.   Cloud Computing can save money in the long run and allow your company to expand dynamically instantly.

Campus Technology Magazine’s 5 Higher Ed Tech Trends To Watch in 2011 says Cloud Computing is No. 1

Update – After installing another two computers Windows Server 2008 and Xbuntu, the true power and flexibility of CloudShare can be seen.

All computers running and very responsive.  Check out CloudShare

Look for our future article on Cloud Computing Security.

If the .NET Framework fails to install, there is a possiblity that the msxml is not properly registered.  Download the fix here

Also try registering msxml3.dll

Go to a command prompt and type

regsvr32 msxml3.dll

.NET Cleanup Tool

if you are having update problems related to this download this tool

Open-Source Project Server Hacked, Software Rigged With Backdoor Trojan – Darkreading.

Open Source – more backdoors and trojans on board?

New Local Linux Kernel Root Exploit Published.

Another Exploit

We have been focused on cloud computing for the last couple of weeks at work.  Here are some links that a lot of credit goes to Rick over at WhatsOnMyPC.

Google Cloud – Connecting a printer
Google Cloud Connect
Office Online (If you don’t have MS Office or you need to collaborate your information)
Windows Skydrive
Office 365
Microsoft Cloud

Free eBook on Cloud Computing

Free Cloud Computing with CloudShare Learn Cloud Computing

In days gone by, finding an Intel driver was nearly impossible. Now with their automatic update utility, finding the drivers you need are easy.

If you need to monitor your network traffic, EtherSnoop is an excellent lightweight program to do just that.  EtherSnoop allows you to capture and monitor individual packets.  With an adjustable cache size of 1mb to 100mb and a reporting system, EtherSnoop allows you to navigate the protocol information and individual packet properties it captures.  As you highlight the information in the Packet Explorer, information in the Packet Output is highlighted.

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Although EtherSnoop is an older program, it works great with Windows 7.  You will have to download the latest version of WinPcap and install it first.  The version included with EtherSnoop will not work with Windows 7.

Google Launches Cloud-Based eBooks Store | News & Opinion | PCMag.com.

Free Cloud Computing with CloudShare

ISO 27001 – BS 25999-2 Certification Process.

Two New HTTP POST Attack Tools Released.

Troubleshooting your iPad. Excellent Article.

Free Cloud Computing Book

Cloud Computing Made Easy Blog

Free Cloud Computing with CloudSharePro

We have non-profits and individuals contact us on a regular basis wanting a website built.  Google sites offers a free turnkey solution to building websites.  (Thanks Mick!)

When Motorola announced the Droid X recently, the company made it abundantly clear that the new smartphone is designed specifically for those customers who want an Android-based device that can match the iPhone 4 on almost every level. The Droid X will also be bolstered by third-party applications, available in Google’s Android Market.  more…

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It’s never too early to start thinking about next year, especially when it comes to looking for a new job or asking for a raise. To help IT professionals out, eWEEK offers a countdown of the technology job titles in the United States with the most growth percentage between 2010 and 2011.  more

 

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Had to share Rick’s link and review over at “What’s on my PC?” Gmail Backup

Typically if your computer cannot travel across your LAN but can get out to the internet, this can be due to the following-

• Computer Browser Service is not running
• Client for Microsoft Networks is not installed

So if you type \\thecomputeryouaregoingto and it can’t find the computer and the computer you are navigating to has its firewall off or has the appropriate ports open, you may want to try this

After bashing our heads out by doing network card driver updates, checking services and firewalls, running nbtstat -r and other commands such as a netsh reset, we discovered that with Windows 7 there can be another reason.  We also ran the commands below.

If you have a Virtual Wi-fi service running (under your network adapters) and IPv6, each reboot can create a Microsoft 6to4 adapter.
(go to the Device Manager and show hidden devices).  You must delete each one of these.  There is also a hotfix on Microsoft.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980486                                Information

http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=980486&kbln=en-us                      Download Information