| Computer Security |
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Action Online |
Excellent place to share learning of the principles and details of
computer/network security. Join and gain access to thousands of tools. |
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Astalavista.box |
Search engine for security related web sites. Sniffers, scanners, spoofers,
loggers, etc. |
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Attrition |
Security advisories |
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Cookie Central
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Information about the use and abuse of 'cookies', small files deposited by many web sites that may contain personal information.
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Cyber Punks |
Education for people concerned about security and user rights - handling their
needs through software - not political activism. |
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eicar |
European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research. IT security. All
sorts of security info. Extensive virus and anti-virus info.
Repository for the standard Eicar tests for verifying minimal functionality of
anti-virus software (http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm).
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Electronic Privacy Information Center
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Freedom of information vs. privacy. Current news, trends, resources.
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The Encyclopedia of Computer Security
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News, products, papers, links, tutorials
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Foundstone |
Lots of free tools for security assessment |
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GazNet
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Anti-spam list to download. Text file of known spammers.
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Gibson Research
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Specialist for computer security. Try their 'Shields Up' to test your computer
for vulnerability. Shields Up will try to access each port on your
computer, testing your system's firewall.
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HackerWhacker |
Fantastic
security site Good, fast port test. Sometimes the site does not work ...
just try again later! |
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Hacking Exposed |
Top tools: both for hacking and defense against hacking. |
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Insecure |
Top 75 Security Tools |
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Internet Storm Center |
Current level of world wide Internet threats |
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Maximized
Software Hot Fix Reporter |
For MS servers, generates a report of suggested hot fixes
and links to where to pick them up from MS. You will also need the
MS
HFNetChk tool. |
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Microsoft Personal Security Advisor |
Automatically tests your computer for various security
flaws. This is a great starting point. |
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Microsoft Technet Security |
Microsoft security bulletins. |
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PeltTech |
Nice selection of links and tools |
| Port assignments |
Ports
0 - 1023,
1024
- 49151
Registered and well known ports (from IANA)
Information Exchange
Well Known Port Numbers
Ports used by Microsoft products
Internet Security Systems Port List |
| Sam Spade |
Trace any internet connection
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SANS |
SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security Institute) InfoSee Reading Room.
Large collection of excellent papers on various security topics.
SANS/FBI Top 20 List. |
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Scam Busters |
Think you stumbled on to a scam? Visit Internet's self professed #1 center
for helping to protect against scams. |
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SecurityFocus.com
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News, vulnerabilities, tools.
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Security Portal |
SecurityPortal is "the world's foremost online resource and services provider
for companies and individuals concerned about protecting their information
systems and networks." |
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Spyware Info |
Lots of info about spy ware, computer hijacking, etc. |
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Underground |
Tales of hacking, madness and obsession on the electronic frontier. You
can download the complete book if desired. Very well written and
interesting. |
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USSR is Back |
Databases of vulnerabilities and tools. Exploits, advisories, news, and a
large library of links to interesting security articles. |
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UXN Spam Combat |
Excellent single page with a multitude of "who is" tracking forms to locate the
origin of IP addresses. Has a ping function, decode of obfuscated URL, and
a variety of world-wide lookups. Help for fighting spam. |
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vMyths |
Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the
implications if you believe in them.
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Wilders |
Variety of security information. Has an extensive page of
free-tool links. |
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Zonealarm
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Free individual computer software firewall. Works great. Site has good info
about firewalls and why they are needed.
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