Help me with some free, easy to use software for elderly people to use on a computer. Specifically: hands-off, self-maintaining security, and a good replacement for Windows Explorer. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 8 answers

A friend of mine's site is plagued with pharma spam in Google's cache. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 21 answers

Am I being overly zealous about "proper SSL implementation?" [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 22 answers

Send a password over email (to a non-techy client) without compromising its security. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 21 answers

Landlord/Security deposit/renting filter: GA State law requires the security deposit to be returned within 30 days. My contract says after 60 days. Which wins? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 8 answers

My (very) small office has two desktops running XP Pro (SP3), that are networked using a cable. They also share a DSL internet connection, which can also be accessed wirelessly via our Linksys router. The internet connection isn't password protected, which is nice in that it allows people who visit to have an easy time getting online. However, I'm pretty sure that free and easy access to wireless network=anyone can access our shared folders on those two desktops. Clearly, this is bad, but I'm not sure what to do. Please explain a fix to me like I'm five. Thanks. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 12 answers

How do sites choose their security pictures? I'm talking about the images that some sites (like banks' websites) use so that you know you are logging into to the real site and not some spoof site (at least I think that's what they're for). [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 6 answers

What manufacturers should I be looking at in searching out a very secure (i.e. 3 point lock) but stylish interior door to act as the entrance into a condo unit? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Apache Filter: blocking logins after failed attempts. [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 12 answers

I think my computer might have a virus. Are there any trustworthy security testing services that I can use to conclusively prove whether or not this is the case? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Apache2 security theory; mod_php versus CGI php and the use of suExec: What is the non-theoretical problem with running Apache2 with mod_php and thus without using suexec on a dedicated system? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Office Security - How do I record/monitor our office computers? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 8 answers

I have noticed that there seems to be a split between some banks/financial institutions who maintain complex security around their on-line account access and others who seem to have actively migrated towards a much simpler approach. Is there any evidence that the "simple" approach is either more or less secure than the "complex" one? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Does anyone know a good way to make input devices be the only thing recognized by usb on linux? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Basic online privacy, from other people using my same network? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 11 answers

I travel frequently, and my girlfriend has an (admittedly) somewhat-irrational fear of someone breaking into our apartment when she's home alone, asleep. What can we do to make her feel more comfortable when she's home alone? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 32 answers

Does anyone know which UK banks give security fobs to regular customers for accessing their internet banking facilities? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 10 answers

How secure is my wireless network? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 19 answers

My co-worker asked me to help her secure her home Windows Laptop. She recently had a virus that made the computer unusable. As someone who has been using primarily OSX at home for the past year I'm behind the times in terms of Windows security. I formatted the drive and re-installed windows XP for her. I've recommended getting Firefox and AVG, but aside from that: what should she do to make her computer more resistant to viruses and spyware? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 16 answers

I need help with wifi basics - routers, security, encryption etc. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 9 answers

What's a "decent" lock for a 13" MacBook under around $20.00? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Can simply connecting an infected jump drive release bugs onto a computer? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to attach a small (and waterproof) wireless camera to my mischief-seeking dog's collar and have it send images via the internet every 30 seconds so I can keep an eye on him while at work. He is restricted to an area with a maximum distance of about 200 metres from the wireless router. Ideally I could store and review every photograph over the day. How possible is all of that?
posted on May 1, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm going to be doing some pretty extensive travelling next year, and I want to keep my family and friends up to date on my experiences. However, I want to do this in a way that doesn't inform general randoms about my movements... in other words, do password-protected blogs exist? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 21 answers

Is anyone aware of an "anonym.os, livecd" installation on a USB drive that runs on OS X (equivalent to DemocraKey for Windows)?
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 3 answers

What are some decent password reset security questions for school aged kids? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 24 answers

Is there a term for a situation where, despite the fact that it would be within one's legal rights to refuse, simple compliance would save more hassle than arguing the point? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 33 answers

This is an OS X multi-user question. My parents have an older iMac running OS X 10.3 and various people use it at different times. I want to set up a guest account so anyone logged in on it will not have access to my parents' private information, settings, etc. I tried setting up a "test" account on my own iMac (OS X 1.4.11) but I find when I log in to it I am still able to see folders and view contents that had been created with my regular (admin) account. How do I set up an additional account so it is only able to view its own content and not that of any other account? (I don't want to use FileVault due to the potential for catastrophic data loss or denial if my parents crash their iMac with FileVault in use.)
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 12 answers

Simply put, I would like to determine which (outgoing) ports are open and which are closed on my company's network. They have a firewall blocking most ports...so far I can only get through port 80 and port 443. I know for example, ports 23, 25, 110 and 6667 are blocked. So I may be over-thinking this, but what I think I need to do is find a way to listen on all ports (or at least a select list) on an external computer, then scan that computer's IP from inside the network to see what connects... The catch: I would like to open these ports for connections without having to install servers that actually use those ports. If we're talking a couple hundred ports, I don't want to install and configure a couple hundred server apps. (or all 65535?) Does anyone know of an app that will open 'fake' ports on a system and respond with some sort of generic server type? I know I've seen such an app before, but I just don't remember what it was called, and my google skillz are not coming through this time. Side note: I originally thought what I was looking for was a "leak tester" ...but this isn't quite right, as it is testing incoming ports, not outgoing ports. Thanks,
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I need to mail a passport and possibly other important, hard-to-replace legal documents from one Canadian address to another. Deadline is within the coming week. What is the most secure way to do this? If you have personal experience with this, please describe how long it took, cost, risks, etc. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 12 answers

How can I pass through airport security without having my camera film X-Rayed? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 21 answers

What kind of security do airport workers have to undergo when they show up for work? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 6 answers

I need your help to settle a debate. Could you suggest the safest antivirus setup, within the confines of Windows XP and a wireless internet connection, with the least bloat, and provide the statistics to prove it? I need more than simple AV comparatives. I need stats on the virtues of Firefox versus IE, on using two function-differentiated user accounts (admin versus everyday, with the 'everyday' account having no admin privileges), etc. Can you help? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Is anyone aware of a password manager that will perform the following functions? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there any way to bulk-reset the permissions and ownership settings on a volume in Vista? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Looking for Windows Mobile 6 security software for a phone running Windows Mobile Professional. Especially looking for something that will auto-encrypt or auto-delete PIM databases after a number of incorrect password attempts. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 5 answers

I need to find a remote access client for a generic standalone DVR system. I have it installed on one computer but it's not clear what company it comes from and I can't find the software (more inside). [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 3 answers

What software (or combination of software) are you using to keep your computer internet-secure these days? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 13 answers

General network and computer security: keyservers, PGP/GPG, encryption, etc...book/instructional recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Security requirements for a php website login system. [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Which wireless internet camera would you recommend for deployment in a library? Also, does some form of wireless noise monitor exist? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Computer maintenance 101: Just bought a Thinkpad T61. How do i make it go forever? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm setting up my spankin' new computer. So far I've downloaded AVG as my anti-virus solution, but I'm not sure which way to go for anti-spyware. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 17 answers

Site security experts: Talk to me about chmod 777 directories. [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 14 answers

Where can I find information about email headers? I'd like to learn how to look at an email header and answer such questions as "Was this email forged?" and "What is the IP of the sender and the sender's ISP?" [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 9 answers

What is losing some of my identifying information from Firefox every time I reboot the computer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 9 answers

How long will it take to do a 7 pass US DoD 5220 Compliant data wipe on a 120 GB Hard Drive? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 7 answers

IANAL Filter: Security Clearances, Politics, and Job Security [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 12 answers

Why did I find my garage door open this morning? I haven't opened it with the garage door opener entry pad for several days, and I know it was closed completely the last time I used it. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 20 answers

Can gas station attendants access my credit card number when I pay at the pump? Similarly, can any normal cashier/bagger/checker/etc. at a store with a self-swipe console charge my account after I have left? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 13 answers