Forum: Newbie Security Questions

What is a firewall and what does it do?

I am having alot of trouble keeping my sanity lately as iI cannot figure out my problem. I am using Zone Alarm and keep getting alerts stating that...

Hello all, I am a noob to this forum and bear little knowledge, I am looking for some help,I would be happy if you could answer some...

Hello, Question: I have a friend that received an email from an anonymous user and would like to know if it can be traced. Is this possible and...

Ok I live in the UK, Im currently 17 and am just entering my second year of A levels. However I need to start thinking about what courses I want to...

I have downloaded like some where around 20 firewalls and they do not work or are uncompatible. Does anyone know a good firewall for WinXp Pro?

hi guys i have got a serious problem i cant open my computer or network neighbourhood (win98).when i try to open, the system reads for some time...

Hi all, i have a question, pls answer me. i am studying about network and yesterday i am learning about VPN. i really wonder about VPN because...

What is the easiest way of deploying microsoft critical patches to a microsoft environment network. I want to do it silently and with little user...

I was wondering if anyone knew about a good free anonymous proxy. I downloaded the free version of Webtunnel but it only allows you to run it for...

Well, here goes my first thread ever.... I'm getting emails from a source that must know me personally. They aren't threats- no big deal- just...

Hello, I was just wondering what ways which people can be affected,How to defend against and keep them away? Also what is a packet attack, I dont...

hey guys, this is my first post and i wanted to ask you a thing. i ve heard that rfc's are a great source of knowledge. does anyone know where i can...

I've currently been reading books like Jon Erikson's "Hacking: the art of exploitation" and it suddenly occurred to me that I know about programming,...

is there any good programs for analyzing syslog in linux

I'm looking for a good keylogger, could you guys please tell what's a good one?

Hello Everyone Here I am, finally done with setting up a small home network. I guess it s time for me now to finally...

I'm interested in finding training related to XP security and XP penetration testing. I have seen the course description for the Microsoft course...

Rather an odd thing this weekend noticed it starting at work on Friday 5/28 that inspite of peoples start pages being set that somehow everyone ended...