Forum: Miscellaneous Security Discussions

http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1107_2-5302080.html?tag=zdfd.newsfeed I guess it still falls under the old adage that if you're not doing anything wrong...

Hello, I am looking into majoring in computer security in college. I was wondering what some of the colleges that are well known for having good...

Hey, I'm trying to set mozilla's firefox as my default browser (to take the place of MSN). How do I set it up to dial out, etc. right now all i've...

I occasionally boot my linux systems from a Knoppix CD and run chkrootkit over my hard drive to look for rootkits. Is there a similar product for...

From Zone-H.org: For more information, visit here.

Source : http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105_2-5298999.html

original article here I don't like it one bit! But it seems like it will happen though.

Secunia Advisory: SA12232 Release Date: 2004-08-05 Highly critical Impact: DoS System access Where: From remote Software: Mozilla...

Source : http://www.zdnet.co.uk/zdnetuk/news/internet/security/0,39020375,39162536,00.htm Source :...

From Zone H.org: Here's a little more information.

Basically this sounds like a legalized wargame. But what a cheesy first prize! I suppose beggars can't be choosers. Anyone going?

I ask this question because of the article I just read: The FBI wants to force Verizon Communications to make sure that its broadband-over-fiber...

Source : http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105_2-5293659.html

Hi All, This is my very first post to Forum, infact to AO. I wanted to know the significance/relevance of the putting "sudo" command that is...

I'm using a screen-saver program that has the option of password protection. (So you have to type in the password to remove the screen saver). I've...

The biggest flaw I see with this is that often people use the same PIN over and over and over again. I don't think it will truly solve the issue of...

Since AOL has decided to pack AIM full of junk such as Weatherbug and WildTangent, I've been looking around for a quality "stripper". This...

Hi all , i was playing aroud with google and find somethin interesting i think none have posted this query if it is already present then plz let me...

This is very ingenious use of existing technology. I wonder if they will apply it to wallets as well? I have to admit I would have never thought of...