by wwarren | Jun 30, 2011 | Internet, Security, Security Alerts
You can waste time creating a new MBR then trying to clean ALL the infected files from not just the rootkit but it’s buddies as well. Save your clients time and money and their security. Backup/format/reload. An antivirus of its own Just like Sinowal, TDL-4 is...
by wwarren | Jun 30, 2011 | Internet, Microsoft, Security, Security Alerts
I am seeing more and more infections on client computers using this rootkit. The common vector i see if either flash or IE ActiveX exploits. It is nearly time to just block flash at the firewall as well as ActiveX. ‘Indestructible’ rootkit...
by wwarren | Jun 27, 2011 | Hardware, Security
When hackers from penetration testing firm Netragard were hired to pierce the firewall of a customer, they knew they had their work cut out. The client specifically ruled out the use of social networks, telephones, and other social-engineering vectors, and gaining...
by wwarren | Jun 19, 2011 | Internet, Linux, Open Source, Security, Sophos
I just passed the Astaro Certified Administrator course. The next one is the Astaro Certified Engineer. These will help further my status and abilities as an Astaro partner. These courses I ahve found to be a good use of time and actually add to my knowledge...
by wwarren | Jun 16, 2011 | Security, Security Alerts
This is a Microsoft employee giving another examination of Stuxnet. It’s over an hour..you can see a Ted video here as well. Microsoft Analyzes Stuxnet
by wwarren | Jun 4, 2011 | Linux, Open Source, Security, Sophos, Vendors
The issue was the licensing server is in Germany and therefore you have to create licenses according to German time..at least that is how it was. They have fixed that issue. The licenses now work as they should..:) There was quite a bit of debate about leaving a local...
