network security

my computer connects directly to the internet, and right now this network is defined as "Home Network", is that ok? or should it be a "Public Network"? thx

Hi everyone, So I recently purchased another laptop, meaning I have two, and they are both on the same network. Now, my ideal situation would be to be able to share files between my two laptops, preferably with a password prompt, but with no one else on the network (being 4 other people). Right...

If you’ve been looking for just the right motivation or evidence to convince your company’s IT department to upgrade to Windows 7, this may be it. The National Security Agency (NSA) issued a datasheet of best practices for keeping your computer and network safe and secure, and one of the...

Severity Rating: Critical - Revision Note: V1.0 (April 12, 2011): Bulletin published.Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker created a specially crafted SMB packet and sent...

Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in certain applications built using the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate file associated with such an...

Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows DNS resolution. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker gained access to the network and then created a custom program to send specially crafted LLMNR...

Link Removed - Invalid URL USBDeview - View all installed/connected USB devices on your systemView any installed/connected USB device on your system Link Removed The article discusses some of the artifacts that a USB storage device leaves on a system when it has been plugged in, how...

I have a different setup in that I have two Windows 7 Pro machines in a workgroup. One machine RDP’s into the other. I need to block IE access on both PC’s still allowing RDP access. I know I can rename the executable and I think there may be a way to block port 80 in the windows firewall but...

hey i just checked om router log and found this Teardrop Attack i don't understand what is this exactly... 79 [Tue Mar 08 2011 GMT+0200]: IP 94.142.38.74 Land 80 [Tue Mar 08 2011 GMT+0200]: IP 94.142.38.74 Land 81 [Tue Mar 08 2011 GMT+0200]: IP 109.226.65.251 Teardrop Attack 82 [Tue Mar 08...

evry body of my friends are using windows7 ultimate.i want to operate them remotely.how can i get administrator rights of my friends pc.what are the changes to be done in their systems and even my system.how to remote shutdown of any pc using command prompt.i tried by using my friends ip adress...

Hi everyone - We've updated Microsoft Security AdvisoryLink Removed due to 404 Error to include a step in the workaround requiring the blocking of requests that specify the application error path on the querystring. This can be done using URLScan, a free tool for Internet Information Services...

Hi. Setup: 1. Windows 7 Home Prem - (PC-A) This is my new machine 2. Windows XP Pro SP2 - (PC-B) This is my old machine which will end up being my server 3. Windows XP Pro SP3 - (PC-C) This is my netbook All three are connected wirelessly to a Wifi router. I'm quiet new to...

A foreign spy agency pulled off the most serious breach of Pentagon computer networks ever by inserting a flash drive into a U.S. military laptop, a top defense official said Wednesday. The previously classified incident, which took place in 2008 in the Middle East, was disclosed in a...

Intel announced a definitive agreement to buy all of McAfee's common stock fo $7.68 billion, in a move unanimously supported by the board of directors of both companies. The deal, which is part of Intel's new strategy to focus on security as much as it does on energy efficiency, has still to...

Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This security update resolves several privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker created a specially crafted SMB packet and sent the packet to an affected...

What is a best free Windows 7 firewall, list please, and thanks, currently I am running rogers basic firewall

Hi, I've done something stupid. In the folder "shared" so had "all" access. But what are "all"? I have passwords on my router. But in "Network" I see other individuals I do not recognize, and can access these folders (in some), but many of the required password (looked at this when I...

Hi, I have a NAS (synology) and windows 7 computers. I can acces in share folder in my Filestation, all is fine. The BIG problem is : i can not execute .bat file on this share folder. It is a big problem. If i create a share folder on a Windows 7, .bat files work. On the Filestation : doesn't...

Link Removed Windows 7 is just over six months old. It has been quickly adopted by PC users at home and in businesses. However, some IT admins are struggling with the platform's new security features. We take a look at the key features and what you need to know.In addition to changes to User...

Sorry if this isn't the right forum, but i was wondering if anyone could help me configure my firewall settings. I want to block a program from allowing IP's from accessing my computer. The program is a virtual world, i want to block ALL IP's, apart from the ones i need to to connect to the...