Sunday, December 19, 2010

My Presentations...





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20 Linux server hardening tips

Here we go:

#1: Encrypt Data Communication

#2: Minimize Software to Minimize Vulnerability

#3: One Network Service Per System or VM Instance

#4: Keep Linux Kernel and Software Up to Date

#5: Use Linux Security Extensions

#6: User Accounts and Strong Password Policy

#7: Disable root Login

#8: Physical Server Security

#9: Disable Unwanted Services

#10: Delete X Windows

#11: Configure Iptables and TCPWrappers

#12: Linux Kernel /etc/sysctl.conf Hardening

#13: Separate Disk Partitions

#14: Turn Off IPv6

#15: Disable Unwanted SUID and SGID Binaries

#16: Use A Centralized Authentication Service

#17: Logging and Auditing

#18: Secure OpenSSH Serv

#19: Install And Use Intrusion Detection System

#20: Protecting Files, Directories and Email


READ MORE : http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-security.html

ATM Skimming and Fraud : Something to be aware of...

You may read about it in various news articles - ATM fraud, someone lost money because of fraudulent ATM machines containing skimmers etc. Here is a how it happens :


They fix a camera on the top of the keypad to capture your PIN and then a skimmer at the card hole...

Then, how do you protect yourself? Well, few basic things you can follow to reduce the chances.. Here is what should you do:


Happy ATMing... :)

Saturday, December 11, 2010

"Openleaks -- a rival to the secret-document-leaking website WikiLeaks -- is set to launch on Monday, according to a report.

The new site, which will be found at openleaks.org, has "been underway for some time" and was founded by "several key figures" who once worked at WikiLeaks but have resigned in protest of its controversial founder, Julian Assange, according to the Swedish news website DN.se."