For a while now I've been trying to avoid Google and Microsoft services as much as possible. Yet we all know that's not probable if you want to function normally in today's world. Well I've kind of hit a point where the geeky side of me has won over the cautious once bitten twice from the...
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Hello,
I was conducting a deleted file recovery using EaseUS Data Partition Recovery. I came across a file labeled "MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase.MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase"
The file shows up as 0 KB when I tried to submit it to Microsoft for malware analysis. So, the system Microsoft...
We have a few laptops in our office that we are looking at putting some encryption on as they often leave the office. Bitlocker seems the best solution with it already on Windows 10 and free.
I just wonder is Bitlocker worth putting onto the desktop PCs that are in the office and don't ever...
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I manage an online historic archive for a local historical society. We have many documents, pictures, etc., posted in a Dropbox account, and provide links for all who desire.
I'm concerned that one of us (me or one of the volunteers who has access to the account/collection) might someday...
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Hi,
I currently don't have TPM chip on my server, but I'm planing to install it - I can only get v1.2 but it's good I guess.
I want to install bitlocker now on my server and only encrypt my external and internal drives, not the system drive due to the lack of TPM as I need to boot it without...
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I'm trying to understand the nature of virus/malware/ransomware to better apply my backup strategies. So here are some questions I have:
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Lets say I have 2 internal hard drives connected to my PC. One with Windows10 installed and the other one with Linux installed. I use...
Hello again, guys. I'm wondering if running 2 VPN apps at the same time is acceptable or beneficial. I'm using the Opera browser, which has its own built-in VPN, plus I also have Tunnel Bear VPN installed, but not running at same time with Opera. I reserve Tunnel Bear for other, non secured...
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Severity Rating: Critical
Revision Note: V1.0 (December 13, 2016): Bulletin published.
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