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1). XCACLS, SUNINACL, And Other Permissions Security Recovery ToolsYou Have 50GB Of Data To Move Along With Permissions Security
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This article is about several tools that can save a Windows administrators you know what in the event of a large scale permissions security problem.
Here is a fictional scenario we can use to illustrate the use of the XCACLS tool. We need to move or copy 50GB worth of data that is comprised of several thousand directories containing hundreds of thousands of small files from one storage system to another.
2). Trojan Horse Delivered In Automatic Update
Trojan Horse - One Mans “Worse Case Scenario” Prediction
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This is a fictional article about a Trojan Horse Virus, or you could say it is one mans prediction of a “worse case scenario”. Because of the field I’m in, I maintain a personal list of my top 10 “worse case scenarios”. Every time I perform a security assessment I run into something new or identify a situation that is ripe for a potential vulnerability.
3). Finding Your MAC Address On Wired And Wireless Network Cards
The Answer To The Media Access Control Question
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Over the past few weeks I have received quite a few e-mails about Ethernet cards, both wired and wireless, and more specifically, about Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. I think the main reason I’ve received so many questions about Ethernet cards and MAC addresses is people trying to secure their home wireless networks and their desire to use MAC address filtering.
4). New Zealand's South Island
Natural, untouched beauty! That's what New Zealand's South Island is all about. The South Island is home to the Southern Alps and some great skiin
5). Is Your Data Encryption Really Secure
How Do You Know Your Data Encryption is Really Secure
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There are various types and methods of data encryption. Some of the most popular forms of data encryption include single file encryption, folder encryption, volume encryption, whole disk encryption, and of course email encryption.
The Windows XP operating system has the ability to perform file and folder encryption.
6). Worm_Grew.A Threat, Hype, or Dud?
The Worm_Grew.A Virus Got Allot Of Attention
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The 3rd has come and gone. What has been the real effect or impact of the “WORM_GREW.A (Also know as Nyxem, BlackMal, MyWife, and so on)” virus? For weeks there has been tons of warnings, in the news, print, e-zines, you name the forum and it has been a discussion topic. Current information indicates that the WORM_GREW.
7). What Are Survivable Computer Systems
Definition Of A Survivable Computer System
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A computer system, which may be made up of multiple individual systems and components, designed to provide mission critical services must be able to perform in a consistent and timely manner under various operating conditions. It must be able to meet its goals and objectives whether it is in a state of normal operation or under some sort of stress or in a hostile environment.
8). Why Easy To Use Software Is Putting You At Risk
Can Easy To Use Software Also Be Secure
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Anyone who has been working with computers for a long time will have noticed that mainstream operating systems and applications have become easier to use over the years (supposedly). Tasks that use to be complex procedures and required experienced professional to do can now be done at the push of a button.
9). Is That Your Check Book Driving Away
Is Your Check Book On The Curb
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This is an article about people throwing away their home computers with all their financial and banking information on them and easily accessible. A very simple first step to financial and identity theft and it happens all the time. Computer Disposal and Identity Theft go hand in hand.
Since Hurricane Wilma, our city has stepped up bulk trash pickup to every month.
10). Step Away From The Computer Before You Have A Mental Meltdown
Do I Read A Technical Manual Tonight, or The Lord Of The Rings?
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Just out of courtesy, I think I should tell you that the following article is about as far from my typical writings as I can get. Quite frankly, it is nothing more than a very tired technology guy ranting and raving. Maybe a little wining too.
My entire world is about technology; computers, data communication, wireless and wired Ethernet, PDA's, mobile devices, firewalls, security assessments, and on and on and on.