Category Archives: Security

No end-to-end encryption in Opera Mini

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Astrum

At some point I realized that I cannot access www.careerbuilder.com website. For the first time it happened to me back in Switzerland when I worked few years ago. Since then I moved from there and from time to time I tried … Continue reading →

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Norton 360 v.5 — Yellow Flickering in the Black Hole of Customizing

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Astrum

If you like to use power stuff , try Norton 360 from Symantec promotion page here. It has been updated to version 5 recently (version 2011). Norton 360 v5 is a huge security and computer maintenance suite that includes several modules: PC … Continue reading →

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TANGO DOWN for wikileaks.org

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Astrum

A guy named Jester(th3j35t3r) took down infamous wikileaks.org as he claims in Twitter. I fully support this. I’m looking for a screenshot now, but couldn’t find so far. TANGO DOWN — what does it mean? It is a slang phrase used … Continue reading →

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Windows Firewall Rules. What we know from books.

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Astrum

Windows Firewall is a built-in security tool you would never regret to have, even if you do not know what it is and what for. It is designed to protect your computer from hackers attacks from outside, that is not always … Continue reading →

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A very subjective review of Avast! Internet Security 5.0.677

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Astrum

I like applications from Avast. I know it is not wise to be hooked on security software, because when you get used to something, you isolate yourself from all the other similar stuff, and one security tool is never enough. But … Continue reading →

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Plan Z. Destroy all your data with DBAN.

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Astrum

Sometimes you need to quickly destroy all your data, for whatever reason. In this case Darik’s Boot And Nuke bootable CD can help. What you need to do is download the file image dban-2.2.6_i586.iso (last version 2.2.6) and burn it without unzipping. Then … Continue reading →

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McAfee Internet Security. In the kingdom of boredom and ignorance.

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Astrum

I have installed McAfee Internet Security with 6-month complimentary subscription for Facebook users, but I’m confused to tell whether it is version 2010 or 2011, because it is not shown anywhere. Maybe it is just a smart marketing move, but I would … Continue reading →

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Reenforce Your PC Heuristics Shield. Install McAfee Internet Security 2011 free for 6 months.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Astrum

Are you a Facebook user? Here is a link to a free 6-month subscription of McAfee Internet Security 2011, complimentary for all Facebook users: http://us.mcafee.com/root/landingpages/affLandPage.asp?affid=773&lpname=272multi&cid=70235 If you are not, you can register and receive that nice software as well. Why McAfee? Well I found … Continue reading →

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Fake information. Bigger internet threat than viruses and botnets.

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Astrum

Viruses are money-driven tools these days, they are trying to stay in the shadow from a regular consumer point of view. Reason is they are designed for an economic crime (D.o.S., online banking fraud, blackmail, etc.) and big chances are you are … Continue reading →

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Drive-by Antivirus Test — Final Round

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Astrum

Here’s the final round of my antivirus drive-by test. Preparation for the drive-by test and setup configuration is described here (part 1) and here (part 2). First of all I wanted to see if major free antivirus programs would be effective … Continue reading →

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