Archive for March 2011
In Ironic Twist, MySQL’s Own Database Is Hacked Via SQL Injection – Darkreading
In Ironic Twist, MySQL’s Own Database Is Hacked Via SQL Injection – Darkreading.
MySQL, which offers open-source database software and services for enterprises, is a leading provider of tools for small and midsize businesses. In an ironic twist, the attackers used…more
‘Cree.py’ Social Engineering Tool Pinpoints A Person’s Physical Location – Darkreading
And how do you type that?
Silicon Valley Nashville Sings Praises of Health Care IT Jobs – Health Care IT – News & Reviews – eWeek.com
Facebook Traffic Diverted to China Raising Privacy Concerns – Security – News & Reviews – eWeek.com
Facebook Traffic Diverted to China Raising Privacy Concerns – Security – News & Reviews – eWeek.com.
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Routing issues on the internet is causing more concern with end users.
McAfee.com filled with vulnerabilities
McAfee.com filled with vulnerabilities.
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ExoPC Slate Windows 7 tablet review
Remote desktop with your iPad or Xoom
Need remote desktop to your computer with your iPad? We use the app MochaVNC which is found in the app store. There is also Splashtop for iPad.
You must download vnc to your desktop and run the server in order to remote into your computer.
More information on the pic above and details are here
Monitor changes on your hard drive
There are hundreds of programs that can monitor changes on your computer. This is an excellent program to use on a computer with shared folders. Sysmonitoring shows changes to your computer and has a live record you can watch.
Merge MP3s
Want to merge MP3s to one single track? Here’s a great little tool that allows you to do just that. Easy to use…
Find an IP location with Google Maps on your computer
IP Locator is a neat little program that requires a two part installation. The program takes IP addresses and gives you the information and location about the address. The program itself uses a map database that you download to its installation folder.
10 Powerful Women Cracking the Glass Ceiling in Technology – IT Management – News & Reviews – eWeek.com
Monitor your CPU temperature
Want to monitor your CPU temperature? Core Temp shows your CPU temperature. Core Temp allows for the monitoring of each core independently. Link
What is starting on my computer?
What is starting up on my computer? Can’t see it in MSConfig? Here’s a great program to see what is starting on your computer. Security Autorun
Stalled Printer Repair
Ever have problems with a printer job you just can’t get rid of? Sometimes rebooting the computer, starting and stopping the print spooler service and turning the printer on and off can be maddening. FantasticFreeware has a nice program that can be ran to get rid of stalled print jobs. Link
Note: You should right click on the installed program and select properties, compatibility and Run as Administrator should be checked for Windows 7.
Use your webcam as a spycam
Well, maybe not a spy cam but use webcams to monitor your house, work or other valuables. Dawn found this software many months ago and it has improved since its first release. Link
Bill Mullins on his blog has two other good programs that provide Video Surveillance.
Another good program is TeboCam.
Clone your hard drive with Macrium Reflect
Need to Clone your hard drive? Macrium Reflect has the following features -
- Free
- Create an image while running Windows (using Microsoft’s Volume Shadow copy Service
- Image to USB drives, Firewire, DVD or Network drives
- 32 and 64 bit versions
- Scheduler
- more…
Map your network with LANState
As we begin teaching CEH/CNDA we mention or demonstrate great tools that can be used by security analyst. Normally we feature freeware utilities and tools that can be used to help you secure your network. LANState is a great tool that is reasonable priced for the enterprise. LANState is a network mapping, monitoring, and management software solution. Link
iPad vs. Xoom web surfing
Who is faster? Cnet has an excellent video on iPad vs. Xoom. Link
Xoom, iPad2, G-Slate and Galaxy Chart
Motorola Xoom, iPads, Google Docs and Microsoft Office
Startup Manager and MsConfig
Microsoft’s MSConfig is run in the ‘run’ or ‘search’ line. Allowing the configuration of start-up items including services and more advanced settings, Microsoft’s MSConfig is a good tool for users to edit start-up services and programs. A compliment to this built in program is the freeware program Startup Manager. With Startup Manager, you can elect to add or take away programs, put them in order and even write batch files for these items. Startup Manager gives you better control than MSConfig but can be used with MSConfig to give you total control of your startup programs.
How about Windows Trigger Start Services? Services are programs that run regardless of the user. But what is Triggers? Good Tutorial.
Dawn Babian
