Category Archives: Computer Security
Free Java Open Source Software Bug Testing.
Programs inevitably have bugs. No matter how thorough a person is in their coding, there will almost always be some bugs in the code. Besides running through known possible errors, you can also use software to test your code. A lot of times, the testing software can be expensive. For open source developers, expensive testing [...]
CAPTCHA!
I am sure that you have gone to websites that require you to “type the letters that you see in the picture.” This is often done before you apply for an account on a website. This technique of showing you letters in a picture and expecting the user to tell the computer what the letters [...]
Passwords are only secure as where you keep them.
A Fox News Story came out today saying that one in three individuals writes down their passwords. At first glance, this shows responsibility, and carefulness. But, a closer analysis will reveal something completely different. Though people have good intentions, writing down passwords is a very bad idea. If you write down your password, someone can [...]
How do I use an MD5 checksum?
If you followed the links on my last post, one of them would have taken you to the Torpark web browser download page. When downloading Torpark, you are given an md5 checksum number. I am sure that a lot of people do not use checksums, and really do not understand their importance. Checksums are used [...]
Just in case “They” are watching you.
Ever feel like you are being watched? Well now the folks at Hacktivismo have created a web browser that makes your surfing much more anonymous. Hezron at smartbro.blogspot.com has more details on this great new product. They explain a brief overview of the product that is easy to understand. It uses an encrypted connection to [...]
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