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I think the community in general will benefit from this discussion. I have an IT horror story I would like to tell everybody about. Additionally I have discovered some solutions to some IT problems, which may have been faced by others in the community. A few years ago I started …

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In case you missed it Google has a serious problem with Symantec SSL certificates and is removing their Greenbar status in Chrome as well as rolling out "not trusted" notices for sites using mis-issued certs by Symantec. https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/27/google-is-fighting-with-symantec-over-encrypting-the-internet/ In response to the problems Namecheap is offering free replacement of the …

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This is my 1st post on this Forum - Hello My Name is Michael and I'm from Poland :) I have a question about security in Internet. I'm active user of Internet and I have now some anxiety, maybe unjustified, but I have :( I'm logged in webbrowser on my …

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Tell me the best antivirus that protect my PC from malware issues and keep secure all the data that i have in my computer.

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HELP!! I have a windows server 2012 r2 . I can still use my server until i fell asleep and now woke up, And can't log in to my administrator account. I didn't change password at all, i use the same password and i'd make sure that it is correct. …

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Hi. I'm concerned an ex has installed spy software on my computer (and maybe iPhone, but that's for another thread). I've spent days reading about it and I'm not really any closer to figuring out if this is the case, and if so how to uninstall it. Any help would …

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Which is the most reliable free antivirus for USB flash drives that resides and runs from the device itself and doesn't need to be installed on the computer?

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Hi. Ive actually got a problem in cmd while im trying to repair my computer. (Windows Server 2012 r2) What im trying to do is to reset my password in Admin, since i can't log in on it. What i did is, i insert the bootable usb , then "repair" …

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Last year, CryptoLocker ransomware [hit the headlines](http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/news/470427/cryptolocker-250k-infections-in-100-days-nets-300000-or-does-it) after infecting hundreds of thousands of computers and encrypting the data, and backups of that data to any connected device, with the promise of decryption on payment of a fee. This kind of IT extortion is profitable for the bad guys as it …

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Hey guys! it would be great if somebody here could advise me asap. I have an e-commerce website that was running well. . A week ago, the website got hacked and several pointless pages have been added to it. We found it and removed all pages as soon as we …

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Following the recent ransomware attacks that leveraged the WannaCrypt0r malware and NSA-developed EternalBlue vulnerability exploit, there was [plenty of advice](https://happygeek.com/?p=812) that backup, backup, backup was the best mitigation. Data backups are, of course, an important part of any business continuity strategy. However, what happens when your backups are also encrypted …

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Hi Friends, Upon a recommendation I have installed Advanced System Care 93. It seems to be doing what it claims. I have not yet paid anything to upgrade but wonder if this is just another 'cash cow'? Anyone got any advice on ASC 93 please?

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I have a lot of simple VBScript files that were encrypted. I have lost the originals. The code still works within the intended platform, but now I need to do some maintenance. I used a free, vendor-supplied utility that compiled the VBS into a plug-in, but I don't know what …

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I've had my hands on what is being described as the 'most secure hard drive ever made' for a while now. Such are the advantages of being a well known reporter on all things security I guess, I get to play ahead of the crowd. As the first journalist to …

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`<hat type="tin-foil" mode="on">` What does Google have from serving us with Google Fonts? Typical Google could start sending up custom JavaScript from JavaScript repository. But what about fonts? What does Google get from it? You can't tell me they just have well-doing spree and are sharing to help. Corporations are …

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I want to learn basics of ethical hacking. waht should i learn?

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Howdy! AssertNull here. I just created a new account. I'm not engaging in sock-puppetry here and you won't find 100 upvotes and comments about how helpful AssertNull is in answering questions and I won't be answering programming questions under this account if I can help it. The other account is …

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Be careful gamers http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/07/fake-pokemon-go-app-on-google-play-infects-phones-with-screenlocker/

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With the demise of TruCrypt has any found a good replacement? I have been searching for weeks and have yet to find one that has all the same features.

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Help require to clean up my laptop. I am experiencing slow processing with constant pop up whenever I click on an open browser. Pls help me with instructions to clean and get rid of any virus and spyware in my system. Thank you! JK

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Why will you not let me unsubscribe from this site and/or delete my account.It should not be so stupid to unsubscribe from this site Do I have to engage a lawer just to get out or something.This is digital kidnapping.UNSUBSCIBE me from Daniweb.Thankyou.

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Earlier last year, I bought the Acer Aspire E-16 START with a windows 8 operating system, I was using the lastest Kapersky 2015 which worked perfectly with the OS, Ever since I upgraded to windows 10 OS via the internet , Old files of Kapersky application were not executable, Luckily, …

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I was stumbling trough the inter net the other day when I came across a company offering Free (3 systems or less) software to help find your Laptop, Tablet, phone, etc. should it be misplaced or stolen. Not a unique idea I know but they had some interesting features besides …

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After reading all the hype about the random ware virus I installed BufferZone Pro 64 bit. Worked o.K the first day but after booting today all my visual styles in windows 7 home premium disappeared ( aero glass etc) to make the opened windows really look poor. After uninstalling, everything …

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Hello everybody i would like some worked on the field of **SQL test cases generation based mutation**. In fact i almost wrote the test cases mutation code and i generated mutated test cases. but now i want to validate thus inputs or test the mutation by verifiying the killed and …

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My windows explorer keeps closing, I have downlided hijack this and did a scan below is the result, please help on what to do next: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.5 Scan saved at 2:05:17 PM, on 2/5/2016 Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.02.1008) MSIE: Internet Explorer v10.0 (10.00.9200.16537) FIREFOX: 43.0.4 …

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Hey everyone. Ok, I just noticed that in my Add or Remove Programs window, theres a program called My Way Search Assistant........ obviously spyware or adware of some kind. I need to uninstall it but......... there is no button in the add or remove programs menu that allows me to …

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Hi guys, something a little strange has happened. While I browsed to google.co.uk home page I've seen a message flashing on the top left of the screen, it flashed literally for about half a second and after ctrl+f5 numerous times I managed to get a screenshot and it says "Online …

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HI There is many method to bypass Antivirus detection! The Best way is writing your own toolsespecailly using python language. My question is How to protect your self againt PE portable excuteble and how we make Antivirus to detect for example metasploit payloads? I will appriciate for yur help

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If there was one computer that was badly infected as this then you'll be horrified! It was about 7PM Australian time and I just got this Lenovo Laptop from this guys house in Queensland. The laptop looked like it belonged to a kid before because it looked like someone loves …

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Hey guys, Just a thought. Not that I myself do this: Many people these days still use old versions of Norton, McAfee, and other such antivirus programs. Most of them are from 2002-2006. My question is, do these companies stop supporting their older virus programs at the end of a …

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CryptoWall 4.0 the newest ransomware to date is been spread by Angler Exploit Kits. A new drive-by download campaign is to blame for this attack. Heimdal was the first to discover the malware nearly one month ago. It's also more stealthier than previous versions and also a lot stronger. This …

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You all should raise your guard! CryptoWall 4.0 has been released and analysed by Nathan Scott: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptowall-4-0-released-with-new-features-such-as-encrypted-file-names/

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I know we can go to the audit log to check who access the server but I would like to know how to configure my window server 2008 to send an push notification email or SMS immediately if it detect any unauthorised users trying to login or failed login attemps. …

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Had anyone else problems with this add on. Seems to be almost impossible to get rid of it

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So, a few times I have typed in some specific searches into google, and ultimately come up with some really spooky coming back to me from google. I don't really want to share what I was searching for, it's highly specific however, and it smacks of past experiences I have …

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I havent been here for a long time, my son got his hands in my laptop and now its really messed up with a lot of stuff, was looking for the old "Read me first before requesting help" sticky but cant find it anywhere, Could anyone give me the list …

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My friends website got hacked by the Sole Sad & Invisible malware. I'm not sure how or where to go to find how to remove / clean all the files and was wondering if any might be able to point me in the right direction.

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I downloaded AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition on a computer that runs Windows 98 and uses a slow dial-up connection. When I went to install AVG an "Expired Download" box appeared, advising me to download the latest version. I ignored this and installed my AVG download 7.5.503. Everything went fine. But …

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Hi there, my mouse curser has started darting about the screen on its own - it has been suggested this may be a virus - has anyone heard of this type of thing. I have run my anti-virus but nothing found

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My van was built 15 years ago by Mazda in Japan as a multi-purpose 'people carrier' vehicle with the unlikely name of a Bongo. It has survived the years well, and I have now converted it into a camper van. Another 15 year old that travelled across the globe has …

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The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has said that it has dealt a "major blow to dark web markets." In a [statement](http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/news-listings/483-international-law-enforcement-deals-major-blow-to-dark-web-markets) issued on the 7th November the NCA says that a coordinated operation between law enforcement agencies in Europe and the US has "targeted market places for illegal commodities …

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The news that JPMorgan Chase & Co, which is the largest of the US banks with a reach that extends to half of all American households, has been breached will surprise nobody. At least not in the sense that this is old news, with a disclosure of the event happening …

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Although it took eBay itself an absolute age to disclose that a serious breach had taken place, and then [completely screwed up the process of ensuring users change their passwords](http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/news/479152/more-ebay-security-stupidity-exposed), this should come as no real surprise. Happygeeks' Law states: the larger the corporate, the longer it takes to admit …

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I'm aware that Adobe plays a big part in a virus how do you get rid of it? I deleted all the past issues on the Adobe volumes input but it doesn't seem to help .

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*Story happens in imaginary universe, but I'm using current time "relativation".* vmWare Player type of application (but for free). I consider adding it to Open Source because everybody is saying how great it is and how fast bugs can be fixed. There's couple stories to be told: **Side of Manager** …

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Hi, every. Im new around here. I just read about this article today http://www.btignitesolutions.com/how-to-remove-fake-java-download-infected-on-your-pc-from-javsoftware-com/ and it got me thinking that why would some fellows still choose to download some updates or plugins or video player from some websites of strange names? isn't that too obvious a lie?

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Adobe Flash users have been under attack from cybercriminals again, this time courtesy of [a zero day exploit kit by the name of Angler](http://malware.dontneedcoffee.com/2015/01/unpatched-vulnerability-0day-in-flash.html). The exploit kit has been readily available on the dark market, and hits vulnerabilities to be found in Flash Players up to 15.0.0.223, as well as …

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![malware.JPG](/attachments/small/3/ecdb0eff0540a2768235d4e2ba8ed791.JPG "align-left") Good day, I have been experiencing such problems. An error message keeps on reappearing on my PC saying that AVAST has blocked a harmful website(I have uploaded a picture of the error message). I ran all my antivirus software and are saying that no threat detected but the …

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