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Free security testing toolkit review: BackTrack 3
The latest update to the BackTrack toolkit not only features several tools that can help lighten the load of security assessment in your organization, but it's also free. In this review, learn why BackTrack 3 has security expert Kevin Beaver so fired... Tip
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Microsoft releases April trove of patches
Windows, Office and IE all have patches deemed 'critical' by Microsoft this month. News
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Windows Integrity Control (WIC) in Vista
BitLocker and User Account Control have gotten lots of hype, as new security features in Vista. But what about Windows Integrity Control? Learn about WIC in this excerpt from Hacking Windows Exposed: Microsoft Windows Security Secrets and Solution... Tip
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How do I properly configure WSUS?
An improperly configured WSUS can lead to some quirky security issues. In this question in our ITKnowledge Exchange, a user is seeing multiple instances of the same computer on his WSUS lists. See how other readers have responded to this user's probl... Tip
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Troubleshooting IEEE 1394 bus devices for Windows machines
FireWire (or 1394) devices work well most of the time, but when things go wrong, troubleshooting techniques can vary depending on what's causing the problem. Tip
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Metasploit 3.1 updates improve Windows penetration testing
Metasploit has long been a popular tool to use to conduct Windows penetration testing. Well, just this January, the latest version, Metasploit 3.1, was released. Learn about the new features and updates of this cool tool, which include a true GUI int... Tip
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PatchGuard defends against rootkits in Windows Vista
Security expert Brien Posey explains how PatchGuard, a new security feature in Vista, and Kernel Patch Protection can defend against kernel hooking. This tried-and-true technique is used by malicious hackers to get rootkits onto a Windows system. Tip
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New Windows security tool protects users from keyloggers: XecureCK
SSL and TLS encryption can give you a false sense of security. Sure, the data you enter may be encrypted when you enter into a Web application, but it is still vulnerable to exposure to keystroke loggers on local machines. SoftForum has a new product... Tip
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Windows Vista security: Top 10 tips of 2007
The top 10 Vista security tips of 2007 can teach you how to hack into Vista to test security features, encrypt the new operating system and secure removable storage devices in Group Policy. This top 10 list also features reviews of Windows Defender, ... Tip
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Password cracking, network rights and Windows Firewall expert advice
Our experts share advice on cracking Windows passwords, managing folders and permissions in Windows and how to manage Windows Firewall in the top expert advice from 2007. Tip