Thalasar Security Blog http://thalasar.com/security/ Security Alerts and help for your computer. Latest news on viruses, spyware and adware! en Copyright 2008 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:02:32 -0700 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Help! My computer is frozen! Your computer is frozen. You have popups every three seconds. In short your machine is running like a tired moose in a molasses pond. What can you do?

]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/help_my_computer_is_frozen.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/help_my_computer_is_frozen.html Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:02:32 -0700 Windows Registry Errors On of the most consistently missed areas in computer maintenance is the registry. The Windows registry is a database which stores settings and options for the operating system for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions, 64-bit versions and Windows Mobile. It's a pretty crucial part of the operating system.

]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/windows/windows_registry_errors.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/windows/windows_registry_errors.html Windows Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:23:08 -0700 Computer Slowing Down? As I mentioned on my primary blog I recently installed a laptop at a local coffeeshop to operate as a internet cafe. Initially I was running Windows XP. This created a problem. After a while the machine naturally got corrupted and infested with spyware. This lead to the machine slowing down and nearly being impossible to use. I really wanted to use this machine again but it was nearly impossible. My computer was infested with pop-ups. How did I fix this virus and spyware infected machine? Read on.

]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/editors_choice/computer_slowing_down.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/editors_choice/computer_slowing_down.html Editor's Choice Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:04:13 -0700 Apple posts record first Apple posts record first quarter profit 
Apple Inc. on Wednesday posted a record profit in its fiscal first quarter, beating Wall Street estimates as earnings rose 78 percent amid


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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/cisco/_apple_posts_re.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/cisco/_apple_posts_re.html Cisco Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:11:34 -0700 Vuln: Samba Deferred CIFS File Open Denial of Service Vulnerability Vuln: Samba Deferred CIFS File Open Denial of Service Vulnerability
Samba Deferred CIFS File Open Denial of Service Vulnerability

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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/bugtraq/_vuln_samba_def.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/bugtraq/_vuln_samba_def.html Bugtraq Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:11:16 -0700 Securing 802.11 transmissions, Part 1: 802.11x's elusive security Securing 802.11 transmissions, Part 1: 802.11x's elusive security
... LANs and Wi-Fi networks or configurations are under consideration ... faced with the challenge of designing secure networks in light of these obvious problems. ...
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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/security_design/_securing_80211_1.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/security_design/_securing_80211_1.html Security Design Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:11:01 -0700 Just Another Data Theft Just Another Data Theft
eWeek - A combination of anti-malware, spyware, spam and rootkit software, along with anti-virus software plus 24/7 surveillance, is Microsoft is trying to force the issue with Windows Vista, which is a good thing. But if we keep saying "get over it" about

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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/windows/_just_another_d.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/windows/_just_another_d.html Windows Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:10:42 -0700 Smoothwall Limited SmoothWall Network Smoothwall Limited
SmoothWall Network Security: Web Content Filtering, Firewall, VPN, Anti-Spam and ... " SmoothWall Project " Company Information " Testimonials " Case Studies " Press, ...

Smoothwall - Wikip dia - Translate this page
SmoothWall est une distribution Linux qui transforme un PC en pare-feu et passerelle d di s. ... R cup r e de " http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoothwall " ...

broadband help " Forums " Up and Running " Security " smoothwall 1.0
DSL, ADSL, cable ... IPCOP is practically the same as Smoothwall, the interfaces are very similar. ... I run smoothwall 2 on a PII 350 Mb with 256Mb RAM. ...

SmoothWall Express 3.0 Alpha "Grizzly"
Smoothwall Express 3.0 review ... The easiest way to manage smoothwall, is to connect to it from another local ... on usage wise on your smoothwall server. ...

FileForum | SmoothWall
Converts a redundant PC, workstation, fileserver, or rackmount into a firewall and VPN gateway ... use anything other than Smoothwall for an inexpensive and ...

broadband help " Forums " Up and Running " Security " Smoothwall
DSL, ADSL, cable ... I want to setup a Smoothwall w/ a Red + green configuration. ... purpose for the router if you have an IPCop/Smoothwall protecting your network. ...

Perl Scripts for SmoothWall and Invision Board Forums
Milliseconde.net free tools to perform various search on the internet including: ... following features to the Port Forwarding page of SmoothWall Express 2.0 ...

LWN: SmoothWall Releases SmoothWall Express Version 2.0
... users December 8th 2003 Internet security specialist, SmoothWall Limited, ... Like all SmoothWall products, Express is designed for ease of use and requires ...

Smoothwall - Dura-Line
Dura-Line Smoothwall duct has proven effective in a variety of applications. Whether placing cable under a city street or under water, Smoothwall will perform. ...

SmoothWall Express 2.0
PC Mechanic is the home for PC do-it-yourself'ers. ... SmoothWall is intended to be installed on a computer of it's own (I will discuss ...

Techworld.com - Security Reviews - SmoothWall Corporate Server 3.0 Review
In its basic form, SmoothWall is a Linux-based firewall that costs nothing. ... Unlike some firewall packages, SmoothWall found this perfectly acceptable and in ...

Discussions - alt.os.linux.smoothwall | Google Groups
... force-all IPsec tunnel to my Smoothwall with a Netopia router and I can ping from LAN to LAN. ... WIFI router on smoothwall green interface ...

UnixTutorials - SmoothWall tutorials
You can also submit your own tutorials for others to read. ... ideal web filter for use with Smoothwall and IpCop since it is lightweight and easy to set up. ...

Pages tagged with "smoothwall" on del.icio.us
by spotter.alarmpoint to smoothwall firewall security linux network ... gdybdall to firewall Forums Linux network networking security smoothwall forum ...]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/firewalls/_smoothwall_lim_1.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/firewalls/_smoothwall_lim_1.html Firewalls Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:10:17 -0700 <![CDATA[ Talkster service lets mobiles call IM clients ]]> Talkster service lets mobiles call IM clients 
Daniel Robinson, IT Week , Monday 11 December 2006 at 00:00:00 Talkster will let users make voice-enabled IM calls from mobile phones A new service promises to link mobile phones with PC-based instant messaging (IM) clients and cut the cost of making mobile calls when roaming abroad.... > Read the full article

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Technology Briefs Column 
By AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Nov. 27--NAWRAS, BUSINESS OFFER: Nawras has introduced a new service specifically designed for business customers, entitled Closed User Group.

'Students should face pre-exam security tests to stamp out fraud' 
A government-backed report recommends pupils taking exams should be forced to take biometric security tests to cut down on cheating, the exam watchdog said

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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/wireless_security/_talkster_servi.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/wireless_security/_talkster_servi.html Wireless Security Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:52:49 -0700 Interop: Tools for wireless LAN defense updated Interop: Tools for wireless LAN defense updated
Two companies are separately updating their tools for protecting enterprise wireless LANs at this week's Interop trade show in Las Vegas.



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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/wireless_security/_interop_tools_3.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/wireless_security/_interop_tools_3.html Wireless Security Tue, 05 Dec 2006 20:47:27 -0700 Resource shares lower after Alcoa earnings miss forecasts Resource shares lower after Alcoa earnings miss forecasts
Easy Bourse (Communiqu s de presse), France - Nov 23, 2006... aircraft sales rose 5.2%, defense security sales jumped 18.5% and communications sales dipped 5.4%. Safran said that a rise in mobile-phone volumes could not ...

Home Security
CBS 4, FL - 13 hours ago... when she's on the road uses a mobile monitoring program ... but recently decided to add the cell phone monitoring feature ... don't have a full blown security system so ...

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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/mobile_phone_security/_resource_share.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/mobile_phone_security/_resource_share.html Mobile Phone Security Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:02:14 -0700 MOTOROLA: O2 Airwave and Motorola Sign First Commercial Contract ... MOTOROLA: O2 Airwave and Motorola Sign First Commercial Contract ...
Kauppalehti (press release), Finland - Nov 21, 2006... encryption and authentication to provide secure connectivity. ... for connection to wireless local area networks (W-LAN ... We do this by designing and delivering "must ...


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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/security_design/_motorola_o2_ai.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/security_design/_motorola_o2_ai.html Security Design Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:01:57 -0700 Network Security Sales Surpass Network Security Sales Surpass $1.2 Billion in Q3 2006 
According to a recently published report by Synergy Research Group, the worldwide Network Security market increased nine percent sequentially in the quarter and grew ten percent year-over-year.

New OptiPlex PCs Offer Choice of Intel or AMD Processors 
Dell recently announced that it's rounding out its line of OptiPlex business desktops with two new models. The company says the new desktop lines will provide a choice of AMD or Intel processors, increased life-cycle, energy efficiency and improved, built-in security.

Alcatel's Automated Message Delivery System Helps Citigroup Deliver Critical Investment Information Faster 
PARIS, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) (NYSE: ALA; Paris: CGEP.PA) today announced the deployment by Citigroup ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) of its Automated Message Deliver System (AMDS), a new generation of SIP, premise-based broadcast voice messaging solutions, providing an alternative to expensive, proprietary, hardware products and costly outbound dialer
]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/firewalls/_network_securi_3.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/firewalls/_network_securi_3.html Firewalls Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:01:37 -0700 Review: SonicWall Appliance Introduces WWAN Support Review: SonicWall Appliance Introduces WWAN Support
CRN, NY - 11 hours ago... VARs are seeking products that can bring security to most any environment, while ... The company achieves this feat by incorporating support for Wireless WAN PC ...

Ember Teams with Analog Devices to Enable High-Performance ZigBee ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - 12 hours ago... will demonstrate a ZigBee-enabled wireless doorbell application powered by Blackfin processors. The demonstration will show a remote security camera capturing ...

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]]> http://thalasar.com/security/archives/wireless_security/_review_sonicwa.html http://thalasar.com/security/archives/wireless_security/_review_sonicwa.html Wireless Security Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:48:50 -0700 LogLogic Makes Sense of LogLogic Makes Sense of Log Data
eWeek - The sources included Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems firewalls and VPN The same applied to alert configuration. For meaningful results, real-time alerts what we call "audit friction" while simultaneously pinpointing possible security


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