Archive for 'Security + More' Category
How bad guys hack into websites using SQL Injection
17 March 2008SQL Injection is one of the most common security vulnerabilities on the web. Here I’ll try to explain in detail this kind of vulnerabilities with examples of bugs in PHP and possible solutions.
If you are not so confident with programming languages and web technologies you may be wondering what SQL stay for. Well, it’s an […]
Does Pepper Spray Really Work?
4 March 2008I can tell you about an experience I had a few years ago while I was working for a security agency. During that time I was in pretty good physical condition. Let me tell you that it does not matter what physical condition you are in for pepper spray to do its job. […]
Tips for Buying a Home Security Camera
14 February 2008A home security camera or series of cameras can be an excellent addition to an already effective home security system. A home security camera is used for a variety of purposes. The primary purpose is to act as a visual deterrent to would be burglars. In most cases, having a home security camera or several […]
Hey Boss, is a Keylogger - Uh Spyware?
6 January 2008A close friend of mine walked into his minority SMB office,
cup of coffee in hand and was blown away by this question
no owner wants to hear coming from his sales manager -
‘Hey boss, is a keylogger, spyware? Of course the cup of
coffee hit the floor as my friends blood pressure […]
How Not To Be A Victim
30 November 2007Beginning with my being a NYPD detective for 20 years, now retired and currently working as a New York state private investigator, I feel that I have the knowledge and experience to share with you some valuable advice for people on how you can and should take some responsibility for keeping yourselves safer; and for […]
Keylogger Software - Parents Benefit
21 November 2007When online, children are completely out of the parental control and parents can’t actually find out what their children do when online.
Banning children from computers or allowing using it only when parents are supervising the process is not a good solution. Besides producing a negative impact on relations with you child, this also makes it […]
Home Security For Your Peace Of Mind
6 October 2007People often worry about leaving their homes unsupervised while they are at work or on vacation. They may even be scared in their own homes for fear that some intruder may break in and harm them. People today are becoming more aware about making their homes more secure with the aid of home security systems. […]
Real Life Internet Evil: Brilliant Digital Entertainment
10 September 2007Our purpose with this series is to use real life examples of
deception, fraud and other evil to show how you can better
protect yourself. The examples cited in these articles are
intended to demonstrate best practices and recommendations.
What would you think about allowing someone to have unlimited
access to your computer system without your knowledge or
permission? Now, how […]
How To Turn Thirty Dollar Web Camera Into Surveillance System.
26 August 2007Web cameras are really inexpensive these days. With no technical
knowledge, you can hook up one or several to your PC and create
own surveillance system, much like CCTV (closed curcuit
television). But you’ll need the right tools first.
Active WebCam
Active WebCam captures images up to 30 frames per second from
any video device including USB and Analog cameras, TV-boards,
Camcorders […]
Preventing Spyware Installation on Windows XP with FireFox
23 August 2007If you are running the popular Windows XP Operating System and your computer is connected to the internet then you are susceptible to the installation of unwanted programs known as Spyware. There are a few measures you can take to help protect yourself from this unwanted software. Spyware is a program that is usually […]