What Next?
We received a notice from NSA saying the specifics on how to handle our encryption program.   The public version has been limited to use of a public key and the software has a built in data integrity algorithm such that any modification of the key disables the use of the software for encryption. The software uses [...]

Answer Question   |  April 18, 2013  5:18 PM
Encryption Software, FIPS, regulatory compliance, Secure Coding, Web Access Management

DOS attack
What temporary modifications can I make to Windows Firewall on Windows 7 computer that stands between the web server and the internet that would allow legitimate customers to access the web server while blocking a Denial of Service Attack?

Answer Question   |  December 28, 2012  4:51 PM
DOS Attack, Windows firewall

virus or malware
I have a pop-up reminder that I need to know if it’s a virus/malware or something else. Can i send a screen shot?

Answer Question   |  September 20, 2012  2:11 PM
malware, Security, Viruses

removing virus
how can remove virus from computer .

Answer Question   |  August 26, 2012  11:57 AM
virus

administrator blocked
I get a pop up after one minute that says administrator locked. I used the guest but it does not have my desktop icons or folders.

Answer Question   |  August 21, 2012  9:38 PM
Operating systems, User access

Secure FTP for one User
I’m in the process of setting up Secure FTP over SSL for a Single User Profile “TESTFTP”.If i do enable of SSL FTP and assign certficates to FTP client from DCM. Everyone has to follow SSL ftp.Could anybody assist me in setting up SSL ftp for ONLY one user.? Currently no SSL is enabled in [...]

Answer Question   |  June 22, 2012  6:47 AM
AS/400, Data, DCM, FTP, iSeries, SSL, User profiles

Outlook 2007 – When replying or forwarding, left arrows appear in sent email
I have a client that has an interesting problem. Whenever she replies or forwards an email, then sends it, the email is received and only “<<<” (without the quotes) is in the body.  The previous tech thought it was TrendMicro, but I shut TrendMicro off and it’s still doing it. I also deleted all her [...]

Answer Question   |  April 16, 2012  11:05 PM
Microsoft Outlook 2007, Trend Micro

Is there a way to trace real ip address from linux/apache web server?
I’m having a serious problem with some evil entity submitting fraudulent credit card transactions through my web site.  They apparently have a database of credit card numbers, along with the 3-4 digit CVS, and have sent 9,000 transactions through my web site (same name, address, all for $25.00).  Some of these tx have gone through, [...]

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2012  1:30 AM
Credit Card Fraud, ip masquerading, NAT, Natting, Web site security

AS400 Virtual IP
Im trying to implement virtual IP in my AS400 machine. Currently, I have 3 physical lines (eg. ETHLIN01,ETHLIN02,ETHLIN03) running under 1 card. Given my setup, Im having the following concerns. - While connected to Virtual IP, I deactivated one of the physical ports (ETHLIN03), and  the session is still running. However, when ETHLIN02 is deactivated, the [...]

Answer Question   |  March 17, 2012  7:19 AM
AS/400, iSeries, Networking, Virtual LAN

my wi-fi password,
I don’t remember my wi-fi password, how do I change my passsword?

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2012  3:41 AM
router, Wi-Fi security, wireless password, Wireless router

UTM device
Hi, Pls suggest a proper UTM device Fortigate model with antivirus, antispam. firewall and vpn features enabled. This utm will be used in an office environment with 100 users and email and FTP servers hosted within the office LAN. Fortigate or Sonicwall..which UTM is better? Thanks Shaju

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2012  7:28 AM
UTM

veritas netbackup 6.5 encrypt backup tape
Dear All, During a risk assessment exercise, I realized that my backup admin does not encrypt data in backup tapes. He argues, it is not required as an adversary cannot recover/read data from the backup tape, assuming its stolen, if he does not have the corresponding catalog. He further adds that catalog is kept secure. [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2012  6:43 AM
Backup and Recovery, Veritas, Veritas 6.5

Interesting virus…
I came across an interesting virus while fixing my neighbour’s laptop last night. Basically, here’s what it did: <p>1. Replicate the desktop (Vista)</p> <p>2. Spit out multiple error messages about the hard drive being corrupt.</p> <p>3. Popped up a window that looked exactly like the MS “there is a fatal error, try and fix?” message.</p> [...]

Answer Question   |  November 16, 2011  3:19 PM
Microsoft Windows Vista, Security, virus, Viruses, Windows Vista

I just narrowly avoided getting scammed (corrupted files)
I got a phone call from people impersonating some kind of tech support company. I was redirected to http://www.ammyy.com where I downloaded an .exe file which granted them remote control of my computer, and they then proceeded to use said program to run a scan for viruses, spyware and corrupt files. it was only when [...]

Answer Question   |  February 2, 2012  1:44 PM
Corrupted database, Remote access, Spyware, Viruses

WEP crack software
What is a good WEP crack program that works on windows 7?

Answer Question   |  October 19, 2011  6:29 AM
WEP, WEP crack, WEP Key, Windows 7

Mass change on user profiles
Is there an easy way to do a mass change on user profile fields.  We have approx 6000 user profiles and need a way to programmatically change

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  11:16 PM
AS/400 commands, AS/400 user profiles, User profiles

How can i allow users to write and read but not delete?
I create a group policy in window Server 2003. i want to give this group permission to write and save as and read as well from same file but not delete, when i checked in the security read,write and un check the modify, when user save it comes up error “access denied”.

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  3:55 PM
File permissions, Group permissions, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy

Setting up DFS with read only and full access depending on user
How can I setup DFS for some users as read only and some with full access on Windows 2008 R2. I was told I can do it with my version. But I do not know how to set the individual user’s permissions.

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  3:05 PM
DFS, User Permissions, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Support

Encrypting traffic and data
Can we encrypt the traffic and data from HR’s computer to the CEO and nothing else on the network? We are running Windows 7 on the desktop.

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  1:51 PM
Data Encryption, Traffic Encryption, Windows 7 desktop, Windows 7 security

Windows Server 2003 user locked
In our win server 2003 domain, one of user account has been locked when he was logging in and i have reset the password from domain controller but problem is still same. so, please help me out.

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  8:51 AM
Domain Controller, User access, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows Server User Profiles