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TECH SOURCE FROM BOHOL: 10 Best Hacking and Security Software Tools for Linux

TECH SOURCE FROM BOHOL: 10 Best Hacking and Security Software Tools for Linux
Linux is a hacker’s dream computer operating system. It supports tons of tools and utilities for cracking passwords, scanning network vulnerabilities, and detecting possible intrusions. I have here a collection of 10 of the best hacking and security software tools for Linux. Please [...]

Gone In 19 Seconds!

S.F. Gate has a great video that every I.T. Department should make laptop users watch. We can only secure the data on the device. It is EVERY user’s responsibility to secure THAT DEVICE! Leaving a laptop on your car seat in a locked car IS NOT SECURE!
19 seconds. That is how [...]

MS Browser Service Can Cause Failed Logon Attempts

The browser service of a Microsoft Windows computer in a WORKGROUP can cause a failed logon attempts in the Security Log in Event Viewer. Fortunately this is easy to test.
Test:1.) Disable the Browser Service on the computer where the failed logon attempt originates from.2.) Reboot that computer and log on.3.) Watch the logs on [...]