Google Desktop Vulnerability

I must say, the exploits using Web has just become overwhelming, really. Now you’ve got applications that interact websites, webapps and local desktops, it brings a whole new possibility in exploitation. I am pretty fond of the conventional 32bit chunky software at least, you can’t … “Google Desktop Vulnerability”

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The three biggest threats of 2007 (and my 10cents worth to it)

According to PcWorld, these are the 3 most wanted criminals for Internet haywire (http://www.pcworld.ca/news/column/e0ab1c3d0a010408001a024c9dab7bab/pg0.htm) 1. Internet Explorer2. Phishing3. Malware Comment on item 1:Well, yea, that would be quite true, this is because, IE is the most used browser and therefore people looking for fame from … “The three biggest threats of 2007 (and my 10cents worth to it)”

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All of Google’s services in 2 pages

If you think google is just your regular search engine and email, boy are you in for a surprise, i got this link from Astalavista, i copied the “cheatsheet” detailing the services google offers. Hope you find more use of Google (and besides blogging and … “All of Google’s services in 2 pages”

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IT Security – Documentation and Guides

If you are looking for a single place to get most of Information Technology Security related whitepapers, documentation and opinions, try looking at www.securitydocs.com. It has reliable postings and a wide variety of topics that you can use to learn and if you are up … “IT Security – Documentation and Guides”

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XP Tools (Hidden Utility XP)

Hidden Utilities XP allows access to nearly 100 hidden utilities that are not normally accessible to the average user. System information, diagnostics, repair tools and more in both Windows and Command Line utilities are now easily opened. Hidden Utilities XP includes easy access to 53 … “XP Tools (Hidden Utility XP)”

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Vulnerability Watchdog

Ever wonder if there’s a single place to view what’s going on the blackhat market? E.g. What’s the top attacks, what sort of vulnerabilities are there in the world and more? Well, i bumped into this site, looks pretty good. Check out http://atlas.arbor.net/ Some of … “Vulnerability Watchdog”

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Microsoft’s own antivirus fails to secure Vista

This is an interesting article i bumped infront of my PC while reading my daily tech updates. In short, you and i, in no condition whatsoever, should compromise security, even if the security comes from a giant software company. Microsoft is a baby in the … “Microsoft’s own antivirus fails to secure Vista”

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Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Issue summaryThere’s a security bug with Microsoft Office. Those using Microsoft Office products like Office 2000, XP, 2003 (2004-MAC) are advised to see the workaround below. The vulnerability cannot be exploited on Office 2007 or on Works 2004, 2005, or 2006. Please read and be … “Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution”

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GoogleMaps Minus GoogleApps

So, you love GoogleMap dont ya? Great! Me too, but i am not much fan of using the fat application that comes with it, so if you are as “lean”, then check out www.wikimapia.com. It’s an awsome combination of Wiki+GoogleEarth, just by using your browser, … “GoogleMaps Minus GoogleApps”

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Vista’s ReadyBoost

READYBOOST ACTIVATION You’ve probably not heard of it, or do not know how it works, i didn’t until about 3 months back, read this article from http://blogs.msdn.com/tomarcher/archive/2006/06/02/615199.aspx In human as possible, it makes it possible to put read-info-caches into drives outside the Operating System’s (OS) … “Vista’s ReadyBoost”

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