Link: Securing a Linux Server

ByHenry Neufeld June 12, 2021June 12, 2021

This article gives key elements. I also recommend using additional AV software, especially if you are hosting WordPress or other CMS accounts. Imunify360 is a good option.

Computer Security

Fake Chrome Font Pack Alert

ByHenry Neufeld February 23, 2017

I got this via e-mail alert from Barkly and thence to Bleeping Computer. Here’s the takeaway: What everyone should take away from this is that if you see a popup on a page stating that you need to download a Chrome Font Pack, you should immediately close the browser and not visit the site again….

Computer Security

Update: Wordfence now Has an FAQ on Alleged Russian Hacking

ByHenry Neufeld January 2, 2017

They’ve laid out the critical data in a post titled Election Hack Report FAQ. This report includes clarifying that, despite their headline, they were not claiming that the report truly traced the hacking to Russia. I thought that was pretty clear in the first place, but I suppose “headline only” readers (not my favorite people),…

Computer Security | Information Management

Hacking Turned Nasty

ByHenry Neufeld May 12, 2008

“Turned” nasty? I think hacking is nasty in general. It has been hard to change people’s attitudes toward hackers and copyright violators, because the damage is generally not physical. But the fact is that hackers and spammers cost businesses money. These activities are not some sort of harmless joke–they do damage. Anyone who works in…

Computer Security | Firefox

Firefox Vulnerability

ByHenry Neufeld November 30, 2016

I just got notice of a vulnerability in Firefox from Wordfence. I have no original information, but I have generallly found that the Wordfence people provie good information. I will post a comment here (an a note at the top of this post) when this vulnerability has been fixed. The one way to avoid the…

Computer Security

Ransomware Warning

ByHenry Neufeld January 30, 2010

I think this article on MSNBC’s Red Tape Chronicles is good reading for the non-technically oriented. I have already encountered some of the programs mentioned on various computers. This should just be another warning to: Keep your anti-virus products up to date Keep your backups current Be very careful what you download from the internet…

Computer Security | E-mail

Spoofed or Hacked?

ByHenry Neufeld November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

Spoof emails can be convincing if they contain the right information. Further, how do you know whether you have actually been hacked? Here are some tips.

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