Microsoft rolled out a patch for critical Internet Explorer 8 0-day
May 12, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Microsoft has rolled out a patch (a one click fix) for the effects that the IE 8 zero day vulnerability has in the watering hole attacks out there. Taking intro consideration that a Metasploit module that is taking advantage of this vulnerability got released, it is just a matter of time before this exploit will be embedded in other harmful exploit... [Read more ...]
Grownups taking online password security risks
April 25, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under News
UK grownups are risking their online security by using identical or easy to remember passwords on the webpages they visit, new Ofcom research reveals. More than half (55%) of grownup internet users admit they use the same password for most, if not all, webpages. Meanwhile, a quarter (26%) say they tend to use easy to remember passwords such as birthdays... [Read more ...]
OpenVPN 2.3.1-I001
April 17, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under Privacy
OpenVPN 2.3.1-I001 The OpenVPN program was designed to be a full-featured SSL VPN solution which can allow a variety of options, such as remote accessibility, site-to-site VPNs, WiFi security, and enterprise-scale remote accessibility solutions with load balance. OpenVPN utilizes OSI part 2 or 3 secure network expansion using the industry standard... [Read more ...]
Anti Tracks 9.0.1
April 4, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under Privacy
Anti Tracks 9.0.1 Anti Tracks is a tool that can ensure the security of your pc, by eliminating any records you leave behind. The interface of the system is simply. Once you have initialized Anti Tracks, you can perspective a list of pending tasks that you can start at the mobile. So, Anti Tracks can clear the search pc and information record, Recycle... [Read more ...]
How to defend your Android apps
April 2, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under Android
In this security talk from Shmoocon 2013 you will find informations targeted mostly towards Android apps developers. The speaker tells war tales about Android vulnerabilities and exploits in order to reveal to the audience how “not to code”. After that, he shares the best practices and guidelines for Android app creators and he also presents... [Read more ...]
Malicious emails try to steal from Santander customers (Santander email scam)
May 2, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
Clients of one of the biggest banking groups in the world, Santander, are targeted for the moment with a phishing email message that hides itself into a notification of a scheduled software patch, so watch out how the Santander email scam works: Subject: Santander Online Banking Notice Dear Valued Customer, Santander Online Banking technical services... [Read more ...]
PHP Versions Prior to 5.3.7 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
April 16, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Bugtraq ID: 49241 Class: Unknown CVE: CVE-2011-1148 CVE-2011-2483 CVE-2011-2202 CVE-2011-2483 CVE-2011-3267 CVE-2011-3268 CVE-2011-1938 Remote: Yes Local: Yes Published: Aug 18 2011 12:00AM Updated: Apr 13 2012 04:20PM Credit: <br>ateusz Kocielski and PHP Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux... [Read more ...]
Plugin scam targets Facebook users
April 9, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
According to Bitdefender a new scam is roaming in the online world of Facebook and it can result in multiple downloads of malware software. The scam starts rather classical, as users send a link to a “leaked adult video”. If the friends from the list follow the link they are told to download a Divx plugin in order to access the video. “The... [Read more ...]
How to improve mobile device security
April 6, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
If you are wondering how to improve mobile device security than you are in the right place. Our mobile gadgets are rapidly turning into high return of investment for the hackers. How ? Because it is expected that the usage of mobile devices will surpass the usage of desktops and even laptops in the next half decade. Taking into consideration the quick... [Read more ...]
A working exploit has been found for MS12-020 RDP flaw
March 17, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News, Windows 7 patches
A vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation (MS12-020) – the patch was released this tuesday - was flagged as critical enough to make a quick implementation of the patch, because almost everybody thought that an exploit for this vulnerability shall appear in less than 30 days. Actually it took only... [Read more ...]
VisualRoute 2010 14.0j Build 4844
September 9, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Traceroute/Whois Tools
VisualRoute 2010 14.0j Build 4844 The best integrated ping, whois, traceroute program and Identify the source of hacker attacks, Internet abusers and spammers, identify IP locations. VisualRoute combines the tools Traceroute, Ping, and Whois into an easy to use graphical interface that analyzes Internet connections to quickly slowed or stopped in occurs. In... [Read more ...]
Download Active Whois 3.2.4534
September 9, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Traceroute/Whois Tools
Download Active Whois 3.2.4534 Active Whois description Browse all information for an IP address or domain name with one click Active Whois is an easy-to-use network tool for the retrieval of all information such as country, email and postal addresses of the owners of IP addresses and Internet domains. Unlike other WHOIS clients, Active Whois does not... [Read more ...]
Most vulnerable U.S. cities to online threats
September 4, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under News
Who is most at risk of fraudulent charges on credit cards, identity theft, security breaches, e-mail or loss of personal data? AVG A survey of consumer behavior online and mobile in 35 major U.S. cities reveals that it is more likely to be “digitally deceived.” Across the country, Americans were more likely to be guilty of bad habits phones... [Read more ...]
NetStress 2.0.9686.0
August 10, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Network Testing
NetStress application was designed to be a reference tool to measure the performance of the wireless network. This is a simple tool that uses bulk data transfer over TCP. Network performance is expressed in terms of performance – that is, bytes per second. In order to test and troubleshoot networks we need tools that allow us to generate network... [Read more ...]
Download WinMTR 0.92
August 10, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Network Testing
WinMTR is a clone of popular Matt’s traceroute Linux program. It is a combination of ping and tracert. Home WinMTR. Enter the name or IP of the machine (eg google.com). Press the Options button to set the size of ping, hops and the maximum interval ping (default values are fine). Click the Start button and wait. Copy or export the results... [Read more ...]
