Shape of things to come? Bots attacking us?
On today’s Internet Storm Center Diary : Johannes noticed an odd attack coming from what turned out to be a DVR in China. This is a shape… Read More »Shape of things to come? Bots attacking us?
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Being “secure” what does that mean?
Unfortunately in this day, it is not enough to have a person on staff to handle your IT work, or even be in charge of… Read More »Being “secure” what does that mean?
Use “Violent Python” to scan and test websites and networks
Violent Python is a book by TJ. O’Connor. http://mirror7.meh.or.id/Programming/Violent_Python_A_Cookbook_for_Hackers_Forensic_Ana.pdf It is interesting how Python can use nmap and other opensource tools (metasploit) to probe and… Read More »Use “Violent Python” to scan and test websites and networks
Interesting WordPress problem – could not login to wp-admin
When trying to login to WordPress I got this message instead: (output started at public_html/wp-content/plugins/twitter/widget_twitter_vjck.php:171) in public_html/wp-includes/pluggable.php on line 896) Which is interesting to say… Read More »Interesting WordPress problem – could not login to wp-admin
Patching systems consistently
It is a good idea to get in the habit of patching your systems consistently. Not wanting to reboot is sometimes a wish of all… Read More »Patching systems consistently
Why patch Tuesday is so important
On patch Tuesday Microsoft has decided to roll up all the vulnerabilities found in the last month on one day, otherwise as each vulnerability gets… Read More »Why patch Tuesday is so important
Scan and Test your site and network
Assessing Website structures, network infrastructure, and overall reviews of technology (wifi and anything computer related). The key with staying secure on the Internet is: Update… Read More »Scan and Test your site and network
25 years of vulnerabilities 1988 – 2012 a report
In the last 25 years the most common vulnerabilities are? From VRT-Blog at snort.org Total vulnerabilities and highly critical vulnerabilities were up in 2012 after a significant… Read More »25 years of vulnerabilities 1988 – 2012 a report
“Cool” exploit kit – be careful what you click on
CRN.com Website Has a discussion of a warning about an analysis about a new toolkit that makes it easier to create malware or other attacks on… Read More »“Cool” exploit kit – be careful what you click on
Fixed harbinger virus
Just fixed a computer with the Harbinger ‘rootkit’ virus. Typical tools used to clean the computer, plus the Kaspersky bootkit removal tool called TDSSKiller Kaspersky webpage… Read More »Fixed harbinger virus