How to secure your network from Trojans

A Trojan, sometimes referred to as a Trojan horse, is non-self-replicating malware that appears to perform a desirable function for the user but instead facilitates unauthorized access to the user's computer system. 

Is trojan virus Dangerous?

The short answer is yes, and the long answer is sometimes No, because there are near a thousand different trojan horse viruses and they all will most likely alter your computer in some way or another. 

Working of Trojans!

Types of Trojans:

 

1.Remote Access Trojans

2.Password Sending Trojans

3.Keyloggers

4.Destructive Trojans

5.Denial of Service (DoS) Attack Trojans

6.Proxy/Wingate Trojans

7.FTP Trojans

8.Software Detection Killers

 
How to Get Rid of Trojans:
Here are some practical tips to avoid getting infected (again). For more general security information, please see our main security help page.

1. NEVER download blindly from people or sites which you aren't 100% sure about. In other words, as the old saying goes, don't accept candy from strangers. If you do a lot of file downloading, it's often just a matter of time before you fall victim to a trojan.
2. Even if the file comes from a friend, you still must be sure what the file is before opening it, because many trojans will automatically try to spread themselves to friends in an email address book or on an IRC channel. There is seldom reason for a friend to send you a file that you didn't ask for. When in doubt, ask them first, and scan the attachment with a fully updated anti-virus program.
3. Beware of hidden file extensions! Windows by default hides the last extension of a file, so that innocuous-looking "susie.jpg" might really be "susie.jpg.exe" - an executable trojan! To reduce the chances of being tricked, unhide those pesky extensions.
4. NEVER use features in your programs that automatically get or preview files. Those features may seem convenient, but they let anybody send you anything which is extremely reckless. For example, never turn on "auto DCC get" in mIRC, instead ALWAYS screen every single file you get manually. Likewise, disable the preview mode in Outlook and other email programs.
5. Never blindly type commands that others tell you to type, or go to web addresses mentioned by strangers, or run pre-fabricated programs or scripts (not even popular ones). If you do so, you are potentially trusting a stranger with control over your computer, which can lead to trojan infection or other serious harm.
6. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security just because you run anti-virus programs. Those do not protect perfectly against many viruses and trojans, even when fully up to date. Anti-virus programs should not be your front line of security, but instead they serve as a backup in case something sneaks onto your computer.
7. Finally, don't download an executable program just to "check it out" - if it's a trojan, the first time you run it, you're already infected!

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INCREASE INTERNET SPEED

The following post is on How to increase your internet speed,I will show you some ways to increase your net and browser speed



Go to Start>>Run and then type in “gpedit.msc” without the quotes (“)



Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> QoS Packet Scheduler.

after that, you should see something like “Limit Reservable Bandwidth”. Modify that and set it to “Disabled”, or you can put it to “Enabled” and change the value to 0.



Now this will increase your internet speed by 20%

Increase internet speed - method 2


Below combination will speed up your surfing on the net. it is amazingly fast.



Firefox + IDM + TCP Optimizer

Plz do a speed test of your net connection before & after at http://speedtest.net to know what difference this software has made.


1) Speed Up the Firefox.

just do the following.

* Type "about:config" into the address bar and hit return. Scroll down and look for the following entries:

network.http.pipelining

network.http.proxy.pipelining

network.http.pipelining.maxrequests

* Alter the entries do as follows:

Set "network.http.pipelining" to "true"

Set "network.http.proxy.pipelining" to "true"

Set "network.http.pipelining.maxrequests" to some number like 30.

* Lastly right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer.

Name it "nglayout.initialpaint.delay" and set its value to "0".

Method 3

Now Download & Install IDM. ( The Best Download Manager I've ever used. )

TCP OPTIMIZER DOWNLOAD

When u open TCP Optimizer, dont do anything, just select t option 'Optimal Settings' & apply the changes.

In the next box, press OK and reboot.

I have given several methods to speed up your internet,Go ahead and try and see the magic

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A Woman Finds Her Kidnapped Kids Via Facebook

A woman from south California, whose kids were kidnapped 15 years ago by her husband, has finally tracked her kids via Facebook.

Faustino Utrera, the father of two kids is put behind bars by the district police and the kids are now with their mother.

According to a report from KCCI, Faustino vanished with the two kids – a small boy and a baby girl on 1995. The kids were 2 and 3 years old respectively and they barely knew whats happening. The mother reported the issue to the local police but nothing happened for 15 years.

The mother searched everywhere for her kids but sadly she never got any clue where her kids were taken by his husband, Faustino.

Meanwhile, social networking emerged as a powerful way of communication and finding your old friends. The mother thought she should try Facebook, thus searched for her daughters profile and hit “Find”.

That’s it, she found her daughter’s profile, added her as a friend and started chatting and exchanging messages. After some days, the mother sent the teenager a family photo but this didn’t worked. “I am not interested in a relationship. I have a happy life, leave me alone”, said the daughter.

This was quite normal, because the girl was never attached with her mom and why should she believe in a strangers words?

Out of confusion, the girl deleted her Facebook profile. The mother contacted the police and investigating authorities, they tracked the Facebook profile and eventually found the family in Orlando, Fla

Faustino Utrera, the father was charged for kidnaping his own kids and taken under custody.

“There is no relationship there,” said Carrie Hoeppner of the Florida Department of Children & Families. “You don’t have that immediate joyful reunification. If in fact that is what will progress, it will take time. These children will have to build a relationship, and that is something that will not happen overnight.”

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50+ FTP Sites to Download Softwares, Games, Music, Movies and e-Books

Internet definitely has several unheard places of also known as underground websites, few of these website offer users 100s and 1000s of softwares, games, movies and music for downloads, though these sites are pretty tough to find, we were able to unearth more than 50+ FTP sites that allow users to download softwares, games, movies and music for free.




Here is a list of 50+ FTP sites that will allow you download content for free. Don’t forget to share and bookmark this page so that everyone can take advantage of it.



Also see: Mount FTP server as a drive in Windows
FTP Clients to download and Upload Files



FTP Sites to Download Softwares, Games, Music, Movies and e-Books



•ftp://ftp.freenet.de/pub/filepilot/

•ftp://193.43.36.131/Radio/MP3/

•ftp://195.216.160.175/

•ftp://207.71.8.54:21/games/

•ftp://194.44.214.3/pub/music/

•ftp://202.118.66.15/pub/books

•ftp://129.241.210.42/pub/games/

•ftp://clubmusic:clubmusic@217.172.16.3:8778/

•ftp://212.174.160.21/games

•ftp://ftp.uar.net/pub/e-books/

•ftp://129.241.210.42/pub/games/

•ftp://193.231.238.4/pub/

•ftp://207.71.8.54/games/

•ftp://194.187.207.98/video/

•ftp://194.187.207.98/music/

•ftp://194.187.207.98/soft/

•ftp://194.187.207.98/games/

•ftp://ftp.uglan.ck.ua/

•ftp://159.153.197.74/pub

•ftp://leech:l33ch@61.145.123.141:5632/

•ftp://psy:psy@ftp.cybersky.ru

•ftp://130.89.175.1/pub/games/

•ftp://194.44.214.3/pub/

•ftp://195.116.114.144:21/

•ftp://64.17.191.56:21/

•ftp://80.255.128.148:21/pub/

•ftp://83.149.236.35:21/packages/

•ftp://129.241.56.118/

•ftp://81.198.60.10:21/

•ftp://128.10.252.10/pub/

•ftp://129.241.210.42/pub/

•ftp://137.189.4.14/pub

•ftp://139.174.2.36/pub/

•ftp://147.178.1.101/

•ftp://156.17.62.99/

•ftp://159.153.197.74/pub/

•ftp://193.140.54.18/pub/

•ftp://192.67.63.35/

•ftp://166.70.161.34/

•ftp://195.161.112.15/musik/

•ftp://195.161.112.15/

•ftp://195.131.10.164/software

•ftp://195.146.65.20/pub/win/

•ftp://199.166.210.164/

•ftp://195.46.96.194/pub/

•ftp://61.136.76.236/

•ftp://61.154.14.248/

•ftp://62.210.158.81/

•ftp://62.232.57.61/

•ftp://212.122.1.85/pub/software/

•ftp://193.125.152.110/pub/.1/misc/sounds/mp3/murray/

We have tested that each of the above site is working. We are only providing users with a resource to the FTP sites and do not host any of the files on these servers

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Facebook Password Hacker and Cracker

Facebook password Hacker,Facebook password Cracker or Facebook password extractor you might have heard these names.Yes these all are paid softwares which some website's claim that they will hack a Facebook password on typing the User ID.If you believe what they say then you are just wasting your time and money.These all softwares are fake Even I receive tons of daily emails asking for such email hacking software. So, I am writing this article to inform you reality of such email hacking software or can say password hacking software

Recently i came across a site which was claiming that With their free hacking tool you can obtain the password to nearly any profile on facebook.com,Is it possible?The answer is no.Guys, i want to tell you that there is no such Facebook hacking software. Totally depressed?? I am sorry to say, but this is true. There is no such email hacking software. So stop searching for such email hacking software. Stop fooling yourself. Just use your sense guys. If there exists such a software, will there be any security on web. And all expert engineers at Google, Yahoo and other services are not mad. They are all engaged in ensuring security of their customers ie email account owners. So, no such software exists.


What about Facebook password Hacking services?

Many sites on the internet claim to sell softwares/programs to hack email passwords. I know most of you are aware of this. These sites also boost that their software can hack email passwords with in minutes. Some sites also claim that they can hack any one’s password for money (say $100 or 200$). Never believe these sites. They are all scam,Most of Password Hacking services claim that they have a Password decryter or encrypter,They ask you to type an Id to Hack,they show you the hash form of the passwords and tell you to buy a software in order to reveal the password but when you make the payment the software dont work and you loose your money, I can dare challenge anyone who claims to hack an email, using a software program. In fact when I was a newbie in the field of Hacking, I have spent many sleepless nights in search of an Email hacking software. Finally I ended up only with frustration and nothing more than that. I don’t want my readers to commit the same mistake which I did. So, never believe those scam sites and empty your pockets by spending on useless softwares.

What are real ways of Facebook Hacking?

With my experience of almost 5 Years in this field of Hacking and Internet security i suggest you 4 real methods which can Hack a facebook password, I have posted these four of these methods in my post 4 ways on How to hack facebook password

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Ultimate List of Tips and Tricks for Google Chrome

Google Chrome has just been released and people are already blogging about it like wildfire. There are several things that has already written about Google Chrome in addition to what you have read here. So instead of duplicating things, we have created a ultimate list of Google Chrome Tips and Tricks and reviews for your easy viewing.




The list will be similar to the Ultimate List of Tips and Tricks for Firefox 3 and will be a non-exhaustive list, so you can bookmark this post to find the latest tips and tricks for Google Chrome in one place.













Power User’s Guide to Google ChromeAs always Gina Trapani from Lifehacker, has written a power user’s guide for Google Chrome, a definite must read if you want to get the full benefits of using the latest browser.



Google Chrome Tips and PointersGoogle Blogscoped has a extensive list of tips and pointers for both users as well as developers, the article is worth a read.



How to run Google Chrome in Ubuntu / Linux?Adam Pash from Lifehacker has a tutorial which shows how you can run Google Chrome in Ubuntu / Linux based machines with WINE.



Google Chrome Features That Are Missing in your Favorite Web BrowserAmit from Digital inspiration talks about the latest features in Google Chrome and those that are missing from your favorite browser.



Google Chrome Tips that are hard to findGoogle Operating System has a article on the not-so-obvious things you can do in Google Chrome, the tips are really interesting and a must read.



How to Create Separate Profiles For Your Family Members / Other Users in Google Chrome?Amit gives a in-depth tutorial on creating multiple profiles for different users of the same PC.



In-depth Review of Google ChromeAdam Pash from Lifehacker takes a in-depth look at the working of Google Chrome. Check the post out as it details each and every thing you should know about the new browser.



How to Use Multiple Google Accounts in Google Chrome?Google Operating System has a neat trick that will allow you to open browse multiple Gmail accounts in Google Chrome.



How to Change the Default Theme in Google Chrome?Our tutorial showing you how you can change the default theme in Google Chrome. Google has its own theme repository at Free Chrome Themes which is not active yet.



How to Open Links in Google Chrome From Firefox?Amit from Digital Inspiration has released a Firefox add-on that will help you open links in Google Chrome while you are using Firefox. It works much like the IE-Lite plugin, but in this case a new window is opened instead of embedding chrome into Firefox.



How to Display Only Icons In The Bookmarks Bar for Google Chrome?Tech Recipes has a interesting post which describes, how you display only icons in the bookmarks bar, saves a lot of space and allows you to easily add more websites to the bookmarks bar.



30 Google Chrome Tips, Tricks and ShortcutsTech Radar talks about 30 tips, tricks and shortcuts for Google Chrome, check it out as it contains lots of interesting information.



Google Chrome Browser Shortcut ListBlogsDNA has a post which details all the shortcut keys available in Google Chrome, the list covers pretty much every shortcut you would want to know about.



How to Run Java applets including Yahoo Games and Yahoo Chat in Google Chrome?Our own post on how you can run java applets in Yahoo Games with the latest Java Runtime.



How to Install the Latest Flash Plugin in Google Chrome?Hypernation has a handy tutorial about installing the latest Flash version in Google Chrome, so if you want to upgrade the flash for Google Chrome check out the article.



Seven Hidden Configuration Pages of Google Chrome BrowserBlogsDNA tells users about the hidden configurations available in Google Chrome including about:memory, about:stats and more.



Google Chrome about:internets Easter EggLifehacker talks about a easter egg hidden inside Google Chrome when you type about:internets in the browser address bar.



How to Fix “Aw Snap” Error in Google Chrome?Our post about fixing the “Aw Snap, something went wrong” error, when you try to run Google Chrome.



How to Backup your Google Chrome Profile?Blogote talks about a simple tool to backup your Google Chrome Profile, do check it out.



Save a Extra Click While Pasting URLs in Google ChromeOur article about how you can use the “Paste and Go” functionality to save that extra click, while pasting URLs from the clipboard.



Google Chrome omni bar – What is it?Download Squad talks about the new omni bar feature in Google Chrome and how you can use it to search quickly from the address bar.



How to Browse Privately in Google Chrome?Our article about the ways in which you can start incognito (a private session) that does not track your browsing history.



How to import bookmarks/favorites, passwords, history and search engines from IE and Firefox to Google Chrome?Our article about importing your bookmarks and settings from Firefox and Internet Explorer to Google Chrome.



How top Open All Your Favorite Sites at Chrome Startup?Nirmal from Life Rocks talks about how you can open all your favorite sites when you start Chrome.



Get the Portable Edition of Google ChromeSizlopedia tells us about the portable edition of Google Chrome, which is available for Download. This version can be run on your pen/flash drive.



How to Increase the default search results in Google Chrome Omnibox?The How-To Geek tells us about a undocumented trick for Google Chrome, where you can increase the search results shown in Google Chrome Omnibox from the default 5 to any number.



How to setup Application Shortcuts in Chrome?Nirmal once again tells us how you can create Application Shortcuts in Chrome, that will allow you to launch web applications as a standalone window in Chrome.



Using Chrome’s Task Manager to Kill Problematic TabsTech Recipes has a tutorial which shows you how to kill problematic tabs that use huge memory or CPU with Chrome’s Task Manager.



7 Awesome things about Google ChromeMashable talks about seven awesome things you will find in Google Chrome



How to Change the Default Search Engine in Google Chrome?Blogote talks about a simple way in which you can add and change search engines in Google Chrome.



How to Download Google Chrome in Windows 2000?TecknoBites talks about a trick that will allow you to download Google Chrome on a Windows 2000 PC.



How to Disable Auto Suggestions in Google Chrome Omnibox?Are you concerned about privacy with Google Chrome Omnibox? Lifehacker shows you how to disable the auto suggest feature in Omnibox.



How to Clear History and Browsing Data in Google Chrome?Tech Recipes talks about deleting the browsing data and history in Google Chrome, specially useful when you are using a PC accessed by more than one person.



How to put the Home Button in Google Chrome Toolbar?Tech Recipe shows a simple way in which you can put the Home button on the Google Chrome Toolbar.



Stumble Websites without a Toolbar in Google ChromeBlogote has a nice tutorial which tells us how to stumble sites in Google Chrome, without a the StumbleUpon toolbar.



How to Add a Print Button to Bookmarks Bar?Tech Recipes has a interesting tutorial about adding a print button to the Bookmarks Bar in Google Chrome.



Change the Default Download Location in Google Chrome?Tech Recipes shows you how to change the default download location of Google Chrome.



How to Access Cache in Google Chrome?The WWW Blog tells you how you can access the cache files in Google Chrome.



How to Backup Preferences in Google Chrome?Sizzled Core shows you, how you can backup your preferences in Google Chrome.



Fix for application failed to initialize (0xc0000005):Google chromeTechblissonline talks about a error that has been nagging many users who cannot install and run chrome, do check it out to see how you can workaround the issue.



This list is non-exhaustive and newer tips and tricks will be added to the list as and when we find them, if you want to include your own tips and tricks, please leave a comment here and we will add it.

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Test Your Internet Speed

Well..
All of us have Internet Connections at our places... and pay for costly Hi-Speed Broadband Plans...


But never thought of checking the speed that you actually get?


Well I made an application to serve the purpose.....


About Application :
> Application Size = 208 KB
> It checks the Internet Speed from a Calcutta Server
> Downloads a 128 KB of Sample Data
> It calculates your inernet Speed for you


What you need to have :
> Windows 2000, NT, Xp, Vista or higher
> For Windows Xp, NT, 2000 .Net Framework 2.0 or higher (Vista has it preloaded)
> Internet Explorer Installed


>>>> Download Application <<<<


Usage :
** Just Double Click to test the speed of your connection.


Enjoy...

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Pakistan Unblocks Facebook After One Day of Bangladesh Blocking it

It was just yesterday that Bangladesh blocked Facebook following Pakistan’s move, which came a few weeks ago. This was followed by a couple of arrests and anti-Facebook protests demanding the site be blocked in Bangladesh.

Today, Pakistan has unblocked Facebook and it is accessible all throughout Pakistan once again. There are two things that arise from here.

Firstly, Facebook has promised Pakistan and the world that no religiously offensive material will be found accessible from Pakistan on Facebook anymore. Now, to what extent can people really trust Facebook after it took it’s user’s privacy on a roller coaster ride. Seriously speaking, for a website which does not care about its users worldwide, I do not see it holding its end of the deal for only a section of its users. Sooner or later some controversial content is going to creep into Facebook again and it will have some technical jargons to throw at us as the reason for the mishap.

Secondly, in the wake of this situation, a new version of Facebook for Muslims worldwide, Millat Facebook was created which gained popularity. Though, Millat Facebook seriously lacks the features of Facebook and its user’s base. Now that Facebook has made amendments, Muslims worldwide have options to use either Millat Facebook or stick to Facebook itself.

This can either prove as a heavy loss for Facebook or a total failure for Millat Facebook. Only time will tell which of these websites appeals more to Muslims. Facebook sure has a lesson to learn from this and needs to bring in more checks on what is going up on its pages and how it is being served in different parts of the world.

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