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Vista's Integrity Levels, Part 2

Only Internet Explorer normally uses the new integrity levels under Vista. Using tools already included, the integrity levels can also be applied to other programs such as Firefox to make the system even more secure. more…

Basic security for PHP software

Private blogs and forums that use PHP scripts are a popular target for attacks due to their many inherent security holes. However, by not resigning yourself to using your provider's unsafe standard PHP settings you can usually avoid trouble. more…

One-time passwords for home users

Logging into a server from a cyber cafĂ© has its risks, since a keylogger might also read the password for subsequent abuse. One-time passwords are a means to prevent such spying attempts. more…

Do-it-yourself Service Pack

Looking for manageable Windows updates even without an Internet connection? Our Offline-Update 3.0 script downloads all updates for Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003 from Microsoft's servers and then creates patch packages on CD, DVD or USB stick. more…