Mike Beaver's 5th Security Links Page Mike Beaver's: How to Secure Your PC How to Secure Your PC Other Mike Beaver How To Cheat Sheets Blocking Someone From a Domain Once You Have Their IP Address - using Cisco Works and the Core Switch. Knoppix This Knoppix readme file gives the key codes and command line command to use this program to wipe your drive clean so that it can NOT be un-formatted. Microsoft Alerts & Patches
Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (810847) Unchecked Buffer in Windows Redirector Could Allow Privilege Elevation (810577)	Microsoft issues patch for IE hole
News
"Shambhu Upadhyaya has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to conduct research on" ... "a new, online intrusion detection and restoration scheme based on a signaturing mechanism." More information about the Center of Excellence in Information Systems Assurance Research and Education at New York state's Univ. of Buffalo. Technology Insider: Network-based intrusion-detection systems Without XPdite, or XP's Service Pack 1, clicking on a simple, but malicious, URL can delete the entire contents of your directories. techtv.com: news>security>archive WinXP security row: Expert hits back	Update: Zone Labs Now Says It Will Patch Free Firewall USB flash drives spreading like mushrooms (3/1/05) Cyber-Attacks by Al Qaeda Feared Camera flash opens up smart cards Increasing Security for Less Modem-Dialing Scam Targets Web Surfers White House cyber security plan avoids calls for new rules Corporate security gets urgent: 10 tips for creating a network security policy
Other Microsoft Security Links
Windows XP Security Guide Windows XP Security Tweaking for the paranoid Microsoft's HotFix & Security Bulletin Service How to stop Messenger SPAM: Disable Windows Messenger Service	Microsoft's Strategic Technology Protection Program (STPP) Microsoft's TechNet Security Practical Recommendations for Securing Internet-Connected Windows NT Systems Securing Windows NT/2000 Servers for the Internet: Chapter 1
Ports
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority's: Port Numbers Port Assignments for Commonly-Used Services (Microsoft) The Nohack Project's: Port Numbers & Associated Services	Port Numbers and Services Database FAQ: Firewall Forensics (What am I seeing?) is a little more informative regarding each port. Another port list
Root Kits
Strider GhostBuster: Why It’s A Bad Idea For Stealth Software To Hide Files (the .doc file)	Microsoft on 'rootkits': Be afraid. Be very afraid
Shields UP!! - Test To See If Your Ports Are Open Gibson Research Corporation
Spyware
Top 10 Spyware Threats Spyware Runs Rampant, Study Says: Many PCs also contain Trojans or system monitoring apps, Earthlink finds. (4/15/04: PC World) Anti-Spyware Leader Unfazed by Microsoft (5/20/06: Washington Post) - "Thanks to its market-leading anti-spyware software, Spy Sweeper, sales have soared Thanks to its market-leading anti-spyware software, Spy Sweeper, sales have soared..." Anti-adware misses most malware	Add Blocking Resources: IE-SPYAD: Restricted Sites List for Internet Explorer Prevent spyware from installing in the first place with SpywareBlaster 3.3 Benjamin Edelman's: Investors Supporting Spyware Eric L. Howes has created THE best test of anti-spyware applications on the planet. He compares them and gives all of the details on his tests page. He has also compiled a list of list of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites. AudioGalaxy Satellite - SPYware
Other Links
The PKI page International Armoring Corporation TCP/IP from a Security Viewpoint What is a secure password? Packet-Level.com Security Security Focus 1999 Internet Security Diary	squirrel.com home page (security) Computer Security Information COAST Repent "Harrison K-9 Security Services has provided the finest European German Shepherd protectors and loyal companions to families, business executives, entertainers, professional athletes, and law enforcement agencies worldwide for over 25 years."