Category Archives: Security

Linux : How do I disable the ping response?

How do I disable the ping response? Add the following line to your init script for the network (the name depends on the distribution you use): echo 1 >/proc/sys/net/ipv4/icmp_echo_ignore_all This disables ping responses. To reenable, use the following command: echo 0 >/proc/sys/net/ipv4/icmp_echo_ignore_all To make this permanent set the following into /etc/sysctl.conf (if you have such […]

Backtrack : TestDisk ( Digital forensics ,forensics analysis)

TestDisk is a powerful free data recovery software! It was primarily designed to help recover lost partitions and/or make non-booting disks bootable again when these symptoms are caused by faulty software, certain types of viruses or human error (such as accidentally deleting a Partition Table). Partition table recovery using TestDisk is really easy. TestDisk can […]

News : Hackers winning the security battle, says Cisco

John Stewart said in the Cisco 2010 Midyear Security Report that the hacking   industry is now so advanced that malware writers are copy-protecting their own wares and are better funded and more astute than the forces of IT security. “Why do hackers succeed? They’re lucky, they’re patient and they’re brilliant. They’re also better funded […]

Security :OpenDNS — For Secure and Reliable Internet Surfing

OpenDNS is a free DNS (Domain Name System) resolution service. OpenDNS offers faster resolution and advanced features, such as misspelling correction, phishing protection, and optional filtering. And for parents, OpenDNS give parental control for your kids. OpenDNS provide fast, reliable and secure service consumers and businesses as an alternative to using their Internet service provider’s […]

Security : JSKY – Free Vulnerability Scanner

What is JSky? JSky is a windows-based GUI Web Application Vulnerability Scanner, which is totally FREE. ; ) What can JSky do? It’s a vulnerability scanner, so it can scan these vulnerabilities: * SQL Injection * XSS * Unsecure object using * Local path disclosure * Unsecure directory permissions * Server vulnerabilities like buffer overflow […]