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Category Archives: Windows Security
Need System Information? Use PowerShell
If you need system information about your BIOS, Motherboard and more, open PowerShell as an Administrator and past the following into PowerShell – Get-WMIObject -Class Win32_ComputerSystem Get-WMIObject -Class Win32_BIOS Get-WMIObject -Class Win32_Baseboard Get-WMIObject -Class Win32_Processor Get-WMIObject -Class Win32_LogicalDisk Get-WMIObject -Class … Continue reading
An interview with Fabian Wosar, EMSISOFT’s ransomare killer
Fabian Wosar, CTO of EMSISOFT is known as the most prolific ransomware killer in the world. We reached out to Fabian and asked him ten questions. Look for our Live Interview and video late next week… Steve: You’re the cybercriminal…Create … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Security, Education, Hacking, Information Technology, Internet of Things, internet security;, IoT, Linux, Mac, malware, Microsoft, ransomware, Technology, viruses, Windows Security
Tagged cybersecurity, Emsisoft, Fabian Wosar, fabian wosar interview, fabian wosar ransomare, ransomware, ransomware keys
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2019 Middle TN Cyber Conference
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Cannot connect to Microsoft SQL server after installing an IIS SSL Certificate
If you cannot connect to your Microsoft SQL Server after installing a web SSL Certificate, you may need to get the thumbprint of your certificate and copy it (without spaces) to your registry. Go to Hkey_Local_Machine\software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\{Find your instance … Continue reading
Posted in Technology, Windows Security, Windows Server
Tagged iis and sql, SQL, SQL Server
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Should you disable 8dot3 for performance and security?
Microsoft did recommend to disable short names in a security guide some times back. There is evidence that file operations in directories (folders) that contain a large number of file can be slowed by short file name creations. So does … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Security, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Technology, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 10 Quick Tips, Windows 7, Windows Security, Windows Server
Tagged 8dot3, Server, short file name, Windows, windows server, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
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GeGeek Toolkit – An interview with Jason
Years ago we found GeGeek.com (Credit goes to Rick over at What’s on My PC) and realized that the website and Toolkit was an unreal resource and treasure for young IT Professionals. Recently we struck a conversation with Jason of GeGeek … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Software, computer troubleshooting, Computers, Education, Free Software, Information Technology, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Technology, troubleshooting, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Security, Windows Server, Wireless
Tagged GeGeek, GEGeek Toolkit, Software, Whats On My PC
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Have a web server you’ve recently added a SSL certificate on and SQL is not starting?
Here’s a solution if you SQL isn’t starting – SQL Dude’s Blog NARTAC also makes a software to help you tweak and strengthen ciphers and protocols. IIS Crypto can be downloaded here. You can also test your site or other … Continue reading
Middle Tennessee Cyber Summit 2018
The program included presentations from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, FBI, and private sector cyber security partners. Speakers addressed business and industry intrusions, incidence handling and response, identifying vulnerabilities, understanding threats, and … Continue reading
2018 Middle TN Cyber Security Conference
Registration and conference information: https://www.2018cyberconf.com/ThruHackersEyes
Privacy – Use WebRTC Network Limiter for Chrome
Other than using a VPN, you can use WebRTC Network Limiter for Chrome to help protect information that may leak on the internet. Go to IPLeak.net – Analyze your computer and follow the tips listed at the end of the … Continue reading
Save the date for the 2018 Middle TN Cyber Security Conference.
Save the date for the Middle TN Cyber Security Conference. Website and registration details will be posted soon.
SSL not showing green lock? Here’s some things to try.
Recently we did a certificate request with an IIS server and loaded the received certificates under Enterprise Trust and imported the certificate into IIS. When we visited the website, we noticed that the newly loaded server did not present a … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Security, Education, help desk, Information Technology, internet security;, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, network, Networking, Technology, troubleshooting, Windows, Windows Security, Windows Server
Tagged IIS, SSL Certificate, SSL Certificate Troubleshooting, SSL Lock, SSL Troubleshooting, windows server, Windows Server SSL Errors
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Patch for Server 2003 and XP for WannaCry
A download link from Microsoft for outdated operating Systems such as Windows XP, Server 2003 and Windows 8. http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4012598
Posted in ransomware, Technology, Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Security, Windows Server
Tagged Server 2003, WannaCry, Wannacry patch, Windows XP
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Bookmark4Techs link updated
Need access to one of the largest listings of technical bookmarks? Go over and visit – https://whatsonmypc.blog/bookmarks4techs/
Posted in Computer Security, computer troubleshooting, Computers, Hardware, Home Networking, Industry, Information Technology, Internet of Things, internet security;, IoT, Linux, Mac, Microsoft, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Mobile Computing, Technology, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Security
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Cyber Summit – Memphis, TN June 2017
The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, The Tennessee Fusion Center and Central Service Association are proud to once again bring together individuals from education, government and industry to share in the latest information, strategies, best practices and innovative solutions … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Computer Security, Education, Hacking, help desk, Information Technology, internet security;, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Mobile Computing, Networking, ransomware, Technology, Windows, Windows 10, Windows Security, Windows Server, Wireless
Tagged computer security, cyber crime, cyber summit, cybercrime, Hacking, Memphis, Tennessee
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2017 Cyber Security Conference – Memphis, TN – June 2017
The Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, The Tennessee Fusion Center and Central Service Association are proud to once again bring together individuals from education, government and industry to share in the latest information, strategies, best practices and innovative solutions … Continue reading
Top Pen Testing ISOs 2017
What’s the top Pen Testing ISOs for 2017? Here’s my ranking and download links. Kali Linux – https://www.kali.org/downloads/ Backbox – http://www.backbox.org/downloads Cyborg Hawk – http://sourceforge.net/projects/cyborghawk1/files/latest/download Parrot Sec – http://www.parrotsec.org/download/ Deft – http://www.deftlinux.net/download/ Live Hacking OS – http://www.livehacking.com/live-hacking-cd/d Samurai – http://sourceforge.net/projects/samurai/files/ Network Security Toolkit – http://sourceforge.net/projects/nst/ PenToo – http://www.pentoo.ch/download/ Knoppix … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Security, Computer Software, computer troubleshooting, Computers, Education, Free Software, Hacking, higher ed, higher education, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Linux, Mac, Networking, Software, Technology, Windows, Windows 10, Windows Security
Tagged backbox, cyborg hawk, Educational, Hacking, Kali, Linux, Linux Security, mac security, Pen Testing, penetration testing, Security, Windows Security
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9 Popular Password Manager Apps Found Leaking Your Secrets
Source: 9 Popular Password Manager Apps Found Leaking Your Secrets
OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)- Using on your home network
OWASP -The Open Web Application Security Project is an online community which creates freely-available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies in the field of web application security. (Wikipedia) If you have wanted to learn how to test your network and … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Security, computer troubleshooting, Computers, Education, Free Software, Hacking, higher ed, higher education, Information Technology, internet security;, IoT, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Networking, Technology, Windows 10 Quick Tips, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Security, Windows Server, Wireless
Tagged computer security, Hacking, IoT Security, Network Security, OWASP, OWASP ZAP, Windows 10, Windows Security
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How to reset all Local Group Policy settings
You have changed the Group Policy (local, not in a domain) and are not sure exactly what changed – You can undo all of the changes by doing the following. At the command prompt (as Administrator), type the following – … Continue reading
Posted in Information Technology, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Technology, troubleshooting, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 10 Quick Tips, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Security
Tagged Computer Troubleshooting, Group Policy, Group Policy Reset, Group Policy Troubleshooting, troubleshooting, windows troubleshooting
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