Why do sites offer an MD5 hash of a file?
Why do sites offer an MD5 hash of a file? How does that help you verify the integrity/source of the file? Wouldn't paying attention to your URL be enough security?
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How to get full write permission on my second drive after dual boot?
I had a WinXP installation on my hard drive. Then I bought a 2nd drive and installed Win7. Dual boot working fine. But when I'm in the Win7 environment, it appears that I don't have full admin permission on the "D" drive (that's the drive with WinXP). Even though the user I'm logged in as has...
How does Kerberos' preauthentication increase security?
This FAQ entry (and the RFC itself) states that pre-authentication addresses a weakness in initial implementations of Kerberos that ma...
Security of Android on open WiFi
Whilst on holiday abroad recently, I found myself connecting to Starbucks WiFi every few days (Android 2.1). It occurred to me that although I was connecting to https sites where possible, and my IMAP mail login is secured with SSL, I didn't actually know how Google services connect.
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Using an unecrypted decoy OS with truecrypt hidden OS?
Can the truecrypt bootloader be configured to run a non-encrypted operating system as well as an encrypted operating system on the same computer? That is, a dual-boot with an unencrypted "guest use" OS while still allowing a password-protected encrypted OS?
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Safe Instant Messenger for Kids
What's the safest instant message service for kids? I've used Skype before and get random people soliciting me for adult material, free virus scans, etc... Does Google Talk only allow you to chat with people you have added as a friend and they have confirmed?
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Security Beyond a Username/Password?
I have a webapp that requires security beyond that of a normal web application. When any user visits the domain name, they are presented with two text fields, a username field, and a password field. If they enter a valid user/pass, they get access to the web application. Standard stuff.&#x...
Bootable Windows USB drive with custom application
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Can I boot and run windows XP from a USB flash memory stick?
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Gmail hacked, no ip alerts
Hi, recently my gmail was hacked - I was suddenly signed out of gtalk and my password no longer worked. I was able to reset my password by following my secret question/answer. When I logged in again, I checked the ip security monitor and nothing but my IP has connected recently. I'm 99% positive ...
Software to encrypt and store documents
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Windows 7 Encrypt Folder with Password
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I am looking for some free software ...
Where are Mac user account passwords stored?
How can I access the encrypted value of a local user account password in osx? Would it be possible to check against it or even copy it to another account?
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Windows Update Oddity
Background: I am attempting to fix a computer with possible virus issues. I have run many scans with multiple programs (malware bytes and Vipre Enterprise antivirus). I have come up with minor issues that have been resolved.
My issue is that i am trying to update the c...
IE 9, XSS, CSRF
Does IE 9 have anything to prevent Cross Site Scripting or Cross Site Request Forgery?
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Suggested dd-wrt security settings for home network?
So for I am using WPA2 Home with AES, with MAC address filtering.
Any other suggestions?
Update
I am not broadcasting my ssid either.
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can I log urls visited with dd-wrt?
Got dd-wrt setup!
Can I log urls visited on all computers on the network?
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can you have a encrypted hard drive on a mac? or is it just partial encryption?
not sure how this works, but can you have an entire hard drive encrypted and can it be your main hard drive with Mac Os/X on it or is it more of just for data only? i.e. other than base os files.
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How to decrypt a file given the encryption key and the file but not the algorithm?
I am trying to backup some files that have been encrypted by a 3rd party solution we use in work. I would like to back them up in their unencrypted state as our backup solution has robust encryption option. It's also worth noting that the files do not need the 3rd party software to be of use to...
Whole-disc encryption offer protection when using files?
I've been trying to find an answer concerning whole-disc encryption and keep coming up short. Assuming PGP-disc, TruCrypt and so on work the same way, what happens when accessing data on an encrypted partition. And is there a difference on how this works if the "C" vs the "D" drive is/are encrypt...
If I have WPA encryption on my WiFi network but don't change the default admin username/password to the router, can someone gain access to my network?
Hi All,
I've set up WPA encryption on my WiFi network with a passphrase. This passphrase is visible in plain text when I connect to my router at http://192.168.1.1. But if someone doesn't know this passphrase, he shouldn't be able to get onto my...
ZoneAlarm is blocking box.net in Firefox but not in Chrome. Open ports 80 and 443?
This may not be the place to ask this question, as the usual suspects---ZoneAlarm, box.net, and Mozilla---have forums of their own for these kind of questions. But I've emailed support at ZA and box with no luck. Each point fingers at the other.
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