Archive for June, 2011
Malware: Virus
Virus. All I have to do is say the word, right? In all likelihood, everyone reading this has had one at one time or another. They are everywhere it seems, lurking in every corner of the internet. Sometimes they find you through innocuous means, sometimes when you are surfing the dark waves of the internet, [...]
Read moreMalware: Trojan Horse
Ah, the venerable Trojan Horse. This form of malware has gained such notoriety that it’s what most people think of when they think of malware. It’s link to the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology certainly plays a part, but this form of malware is very common, and can be very dangerous. Let’s investigate what exactly [...]
Read moreMalware: Rootkits
In the continuing series on Malware, we have reached one of the most scary – and potent – forms of malware out there: the rootkit. In this article I’ll explain what a rootkit is, why it is dangerous, what different forms there are of this beasty, and what you can do to protect yourself. It [...]
Read moreThis Geek’s Office
Every once in awhile, someone will ask me about my setup. They want to know what equipment I use (and thus endorse), and the more inquisitive people like to know how it is set up. I must admit that I am quite spoiled in both the equipment that I use, and in how I have [...]
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