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Network Security

Network Information service (formerly YP) is a means of distributing information to a group of machines. The NIS master holds the information tables and converts them into NIS map files. These maps are then served over the network, allowing NIS client machines to get login, password, home directory and shell information (all the information in a standard /etc/passwd file). This allows users to change their password once and have it take effect on all the machines in the NIS domain.

NIS is not at all secure. It was never meant to be. It was meant to be handy and useful. Anyone that can guess the name of your NIS domain (anywhere on the net) can get a copy of your passwd file, and use "crack" and "John the Ripper" against your users' passwords. Also, it is possible to spoof NIS and do all sorts of nasty tricks. If you must use NIS, make sure you are aware of the dangers.

Network security is a complicated subject, historically only tackled by well-trained and experienced experts. However, as more and more people become ``wired'', an increasing number of people need to understand the basics of security in a networked world. This document was written with the basic computer user and information systems manager in mind, explaining the concepts needed to read through the hype in the marketplace and understand risks and how to deal with them.

Some history of networking is included, as well as an introduction to TCP/IP and internetworking . We go on to consider risk management, network threats, firewalls, and more special-purpose secure networking devices.

This is not intended to be a ``frequently asked questions'' reference, nor is it a ``hands-on'' document describing how to accomplish specific functionality.

It is hoped that the reader will have a wider perspective on security in general, and better understand how to reduce and manage risk personally, at home, and in the workplace.

Network security is becoming more and more important as people spend more and more time connected. Compromising network security is often much easier than compromising physical or local security, and is much more common.

There are a number of good tools to assist with network security, and more and more of them are shipping with Linux distributions.

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Dr.Web CureIt 6.00.2.05140 [2010-08-08]

Easy to use FREE curing utility to clean your computer infected with viruses and various unwanted codes by the Dr.Web Anti-virus updated once or several times an hour. Dr.Web CureIt! is a FREE anti-virus and anti-spyware utility based on Dr.Web Anti-virus scanner, which will help you quickly scan and cure, if necessary, a computer operated by MS Windows 95OSR2/ 98/ Me/ NT 4.0/ 2000/ XP/ 2003/ Vista/ 2008/ Windows 7 without installation of the Dr.Web Anti-virus. The utility contains the most up-to-date add-ons to the Dr.Web virus databases going up to twice per hour frequency at periods of high malware submissions. Dr.Web CureIt! detects and neutralizes viruses, rootkits, Trojan horses, spyware, and other malicious objects that have gone undetected by your anti-virus software. Dr.Web CureIt! does not require installation and is compatible with all known anti-virus software. You do not need to disable your anti-virus software to check your system with Dr.Web CureIt!

Detects and removes: * Rootkits * Mass-mailing worms * E-mail viruses * Peer-to-peer viruses * Internet worms * File viruses * Trojans * Stealth viruses* Polymorphic viruses * Bodiless viruses * Macro viruses * MS Office viruses * Script viruses * Spyware * Spybots * Password stealers * Keyloggers* Paid Dialers * Adware * Riskware* Hacktools * Backdoors * Joke programs * Malicious scripts Dr.Web CureIt! automatically detects the language of the OS it is installed to and sets the scanner interface accordingly (if the local language is not supported, English is enabled). The utility supports the following 34 languages: Russian, Arabic, Armenian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simpl.), Chinese (Trad.), Czech, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. This utility can quickly clean an infected system, but it is not a permanent tool to cure your computer in case of infection. Its distribution on our web-site is always armed with the hottest add-ons to the Dr.Web virus database, but it does not include the Dr.Web Automatic Updating utility. Dr.Web CureIt! stays actual until the next release of the add-on. To scan your computer with the most up-to-date Dr.Web virus databases next time you should download new Dr.Web CureIt! package.

Homepage - http://www.freedrweb.com

Size: 45.8 MB

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Norman Malware Cleaner 1.6.2: Built 2010/08/07

Norman Malware Cleaner is a Norman program utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware). Note that it should not be used as a substitute for running normal proactive antivirus protection, but rather as a reactive tool to handle systems that are already infected.

By downloading and running the program below it will clean an infected system completely:
* kill running processes that are infected
* remove infections from disk (including ActiveX components and browser helper objects)
* restore correct registry values
* remove references created by malware in hosts file
* remove windows firewall rules for malicious programs

Norman Malware Cleaner covers cleaning of all known variants of the following families:
* Agent
* Bagle
* Blaster
* BZub
* Cimuz
* Dloader
* Dumaru
* Feebs
* Haxdoor
* JS/Small
* Lovgate
* Mitglied
* Mydoom
* Mytob
* Navipromo
* Netsky
* Newdotnet
* OnlineGames
* Renos
* Rootkit
* Sasser
* Sdbot
* Sircam
* Small.KI
* Smalltroj
* Sober
* Sobig
* Spyaxe
* Spybot
* Spywad
* Startpage
* Stration
* Swen
* Tibs
* Yaha
* Zafi
* Zlob
* Zotob Note:
- To give Norman Malware Cleaner the best working conditions possible, we recommend that you start the computer in Safe mode before running the program. To do this, tap the F8 key on your keyboard during startup, before Windows starts, and select Safe mode from the menu that appears.
- Pressing the F8 key at just the right time may be a little difficult (after the firmware POST process completes, but before Windows displays graphical output). If the F8 method does not work, repeat the procedure, but press the F8 key more quickly, or press it several times.
- On some (older) computers, the F8 key method may not work. In these Windows versions you may also configure your computer to start in Safe mode through the System Configuration Utility (msconfig).
- In some cases Norman Malware Cleaner may require that you restart the computer to completely remove an infection Supported operating systems: Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008 and 7.

Friday, August 6, 2010

COMODO Internet Security 5.0.157302.1066 Beta/ 4.1.150349.920

Comodo Internet Security offers 360° protection against internal and external threats by combining a powerful Antivirus protection, an enterprise class packet filtering firewall, and an advanced host intrusion prevention system called Defense+. Internet Security combines the power of COMODO's award-winning Firewall and AntiVirus software to protect your PC from malicious software and Hackers. Best of all is FREE! Comodo Internet Security will help you detect and remove viruses, Trojans, and other malicious software and hackers, and keep them out of your computer. In one easy-to-use bundle that won't slow down your computer. Version 4.0 sees a major leap forward in security and usability with the addition of the new sandbox feature - an isolated operating environment for unknown applications. Under default settings, unknown applications are now automatically sandboxed so that they cannot make permanent changes to other processes, programs or data on your 'real' system.

COMODO Firewall or COMODO Antivirus canbe installed as standalone products by using the same setup.

Comodo Internet Security Features:
• Antivirus - The proactive antivirus system that automatically detects and eliminates viruses, Worms and Trojan horses.
• Firewall - The Firewall that constantly defends your system from inbound and outbound Internet attacks with a highly effective packet filtering firewall.
• Defense+ - A rules based intrusion prevention system that protects your critical operating system files from malicious processes, internal attacks and blocks unknown malware before it ever gets a chance to install. Defense+ now features automated sandboxing of unknown applications. The sandbox ensures untrusted (but harmless) applications are allowed freedom to operate whilst untrusted (and genuinely malicious) applications are prevented from accessing or infecting your computer. Now includes the revolutionary sandbox feature. Comodo Internet Security alerts you whenever potential malware attempts to attack or gain access to your system. The alerts are displayed as pop-ups at the right hand corner of your screen and allow you to allow or block the unrecognized activities, processes and connection attempts of running applications (CIS now even protects against 'drive-by-download' buffer overflow attacks.) Apart from expert advice in the form of 'Security Considerations', each alert now also features the innovative 'Threatcast' feature to help users arrive at an informed decision on how to react to the alert. The Threatcast system allows users to share their responses among the community of millions of CIS users worldwide. Whenever an alert appears, it contains a report of how other users have responded to the same alert. The report provides an additional guidance to even inexperienced users on making a decision to respond to the alert. Comodo Antivirus leverages multiple technologies, including Real-time/On-Access Scanning, On Demand Scanning and a fully featured Scan Scheduler to immediately start cleaning or quarantining suspicious files from your hard drives, shared disks, emails, downloads and system memory. The application also allows users to create custom scan profiles which can be re-used across all scan types and features full event logging, quarantine and file submission facilities. Comodo Antivirus detects and removes threats that are present on your machine and forms an additional layer of security on top of the threat prevention offered by the Firewall and Defense+ components. The heuristics scanning capability of the application identifies previously unknown viruses and Trojans. The Firewall component of Comodo Internet Security (hereafter known simply as Comodo Firewall) offers the highest levels of security against inbound and outbound threats, stealths your computer's ports against hackers and blocks malicious software from transmitting your confidential data over the Internet. Comodo Firewall makes it easy for you to specify exactly which applications are allowed to connect to the Internet and immediately warns you when there is suspicious activity. The Firewall Task Center allows you to quickly and easily configure all aspects of the Firewall. Advanced Features:
• Install the Antivirus as a standalone
• Install the Firewall as a standalone
• Install both Firewall and Antivirus Operating systems: Windows 7 / Vista / XP SP2 Changes in Version 4.1.150349.920, 09 June, 2010:
We made a small update today to address some of the issues you might be facing. It will be a two phase update. First phase which is today (9th June) addresses the following issues:
* Windows start menu can not be clicked if Defense+ is enabled
* Antivirus identifies some files as Corrupted
Second phase which is tomorrow(10th June) addresses the following issue:
* COMODO Antivirus decreases the performance of file downloads if installed as standalone. You should be receiving the automatic updater messages already and do not need to reinstall.

Rising PC Doctor 6.0.2.18

Rising PC Doctor, professional and smart security tool to computer users. With its seven key functions of automatic malware analysis, immunization of USB storage devices, ability to repair Microsoft Internet Explorer & Windows, Trojan Behavior Detector & Blocker, protection against malicious websites, Internet Explorer protection and Trojan Download blocker, Rising PC Doctor will greatly enhance your protection against malware and cyberthreats.

Trojan Behavior Detector & Blocker
Rising PC Doctor can detect the majority of Trojans and a even great number of other malware upon startup before they can execute their malicious function. This function will significantly increase your protection from cyber threats.

Trojan Download Blocker
After successful infection, many viruses automatically start to download large numbers of Trojans and other malware. The Trojan blocking technology of Rising PC Doctor ensures that even an infected computer will not download any other viruses and stop the spreading of whole families of Trojans.

Automatic Malware Analysis
AT boot, Rising PC Doctor can automatically scan for potentially unknown malware. When permitted by the user, possible malware is automatically transferred to Rising’s Automated Malware Analyzer (RsAMA) for detailed analysis. The user is informed about the result of the analysis and can quickly react to new threats for which conventional protection is not yet available. Analysis metadata collected by the community of Rising users (Rising Cloud Security) will be stored in the Rising Security Database (RsSD), providing up-to-date information about cyber security.

Main Functions:
1. Completely Redesigned Vulnerability Scan. The completely redesigned Vulnerability Scan of Rising PC Doctor can detect vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, its security settings and third party software from many manufacturers. With the easy to use interface, even inexperienced users can handle potential vulnerabilities in the operational system and a lot of other major software applications.
2. Strong Ability to Repair Microsoft Internet Explorer & Windows. Rising PC Doctor can fix the Internet Explorer on many computers whose homepage has been changed by malware, which are permanently displaying adware or which are plagued by many other problems. On such computers, Rising PC Doctor can help you to repair the system registry, system settings and the host file.
3. Powerful Process and Startup Management. This function gives you better control over drivers, programs loaded at boot, Active X controls and other important software influencing the operation of your computer.
4. Advanced Tools for Experienced Users. Rising PC Doctor provides additional tools for experienced computer users such as Disk Cleanup, System Startup Management, Service Management, Network Application Management, LSP Repair, File Shredder, and Special Virus Removal Tools which are designed to eliminate only a limited number of viruses.

Other Functions:
1. Spyware Scan & Removal. Rising PC Doctor can detect and completely remove many kinds of especially obnoxious spyware from your computer.
2. Strong Protection against Current Trojans. Rising PC Doctor detects and destroys millions of current Trojans designed to steal valuable user information such as online gaming or online banking accounts.
3. Privacy Protection. Rising PC Doctor protects your privacy. With Rising PC Doctor, even inexperienced users can conveniently delete potentially sensitive information such as browser and media player history or the list of last files opened under Microsoft Office.

Support System: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista

Anti-Trojan Elite 5.0.9

Anti-Trojan Elite™ (ATE) is a malware remover, it can detect and clean malware in disk or memory. Malware is software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a trojan horse, a spyware or a keylogger. ATE contains a Real-Time File Firewall, it monitor system and clean malwares immediately. It is also a system security tools, you can view and control processes and TCP/IP network connections.
Anti Trojan Elite provide a real-time malware firewall for user, once a trojan or keylogger would been loaded, the ATE can detect, block and then clean it in time. The ATE can detect more than 35000 trojans, worms and keyloggers currently, and the number of malware ATE could clean is growing up very quickly, we collect world-wide malwares, user can using our auto live update feature to get the power to clean these new malwares in time.
Anti Trojan Elite has some useful utilities especially. The network utility can been used to disconnect suspicious TCP connections; The process utility can been used to kill suspicious processes even the process has the system priviage, even it has the ability to unload suspicious modules in all processes; The registry repair utility can been used to repair registry altered by malware; The registry monitor utility can been used to repair any change of important registry keys and values with real time. THE REASONS CHOOSE ANTI TROJAN ELITE:
• Real-time malware firewall, protecting user's computer in real-time.
• Detecting and cleaning binded malware, doesn't hurt normal file and clean the malware.
• Detecting and cleaning no process malware, some malware don't have a EXE file, they are only some DLL files and running as some threads in other process, ATE can detect and clean this type of malware even it's running.
• Free tools. View the information of Tcp/Ip states and processes informations. FEATURES:
• Disk and memory scan supported.
• Real-time malware firewall.
• Compressed files (RAR ZIP CAB) scan supported.
• Backup module: Backup trojan files before killing.
• Network Manager. View the tcp/udp states and the processes they belonged to. User can disconnect any tcp connection and stop the opposite process.
• Process manager. View the processes and its DLL modules' information. User can terminate any process and unload any DLL module.
• Internet Explorer and registry repair utility.
• Updating online supported, and auto check updates when ATE starts.
• Real-time registry monitor utility. Supported OS: Windows 98 ME 2000 XP 2003 Vista 7

Panda Internet Security 2011 16.00.00

Maximum protection against all kinds of Internet threats! With the improved Collective Intelligence technology, Panda’s 2011 products offer maximum detection with minimum impact on your PC. Panda Antivirus features a new UltraFast scan engine, 30% faster than its predecessors, Panda's exclusive SmartClean technology, which not only disinfects viruses but also restores system settings damaged by the latest trojan horse technologies, and its low use of system resources.
Panda Internet Security 2011 is a security suite that lets you use the Internet with complete peace of mind. It protects you from viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, online fraud, identity theft and all other Internet threats. The anti-spam engine will keep your inbox free from junk mail while the Parental Control feature ensures your children can use the Web safely. And thanks to the new Collective Intelligence technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions.

No matter how you connect to the web, Panda Internet Security 2011 will keep your PC malware-free and running smoothly. Hackers can't get past our TruPrevent barrier, so your identity and your data are safe from cybercriminals. And our unique cloud-based Collective Intelligence network ensures that even unidentified threats are detected and blocked in real time - before they can infect your PC.

Safe connections
Internet Security 2011’s built-in firewall defends your PC from hackers on the hunt for unprotected targets. The Home Network Manager protects your wired or wireless network from cyber burglars. Vulnerability exploits and drive-by threats are blocked with our strong intrusion prevention shield. And infected USB drives will not be allowed to communicate with your PC.

Safe browsing
Once you’re online, Panda’s Collective Intelligence kicks in to protect against viruses, spyware, Trojans, rootkits, bots, and other malware. The secure browser keeps you safe from suspect sites, and the powerful content filter lets you customize site blocking according to who’s online. For gamers and streaming-media fans, the new multimedia/gaming mode keeps you safe without interrupting your fun.

Safe communications
Identity-theft tools like phishing attacks and the notorious banking Trojans are a thing of the past with Internet Security 2011. Emails and instant messages are scanned for spam, scams, and any malware trying to get past your defenses. And TruPrevent analyzes how programs behave, putting an immediate stop to any application that tries to download itself and attack your PC from the inside.

And that's not all
The new remote access tools lets you tap into your PC from anywhere. And no matter if you spill coffee on your PC, your children delete vital work files, or your laptop is stolen, the integrated online backup ensures that your data is thoroughly scanned, then safely and securely stored where only you can retrieve it – any time you need it.

Includes:
• Anti-virus
• Anti-spyware
• Anti-phishing
• Anti-rootkit
• Anti-hacking
• Anti-spam
• ID theft protection
• Parental controls
• Web filter
• Firewall
• Online backup
• Secure browser NEW
• Multimedia/gaming mode NEW
• Home network manager NEW
• Remote PC access NEW
• Automatic Upgrades
• SafeCD

Panda Global Protection 2011 4.00.00

Enjoy total security and ensure information integrity! With the improved Collective Intelligence technology, Panda’s 2011 products offer maximum detection with minimum impact on your PC. A complete computer protection solution that will enable you to secure your data and keep it safe from external threats.
Enjoy optimum security and safeguard your valuable data with Panda Global Protection 2011. It protects you from viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, online fraud, identity theft and all other Internet threats. The anti-spam engine will keep your inbox free from junk mail, while the Parental Control feature ensures your children can use the Web safely. You can also back up important files (documents, music, photos, etc.) to a CD/DVD or online and restore them in case of accidental loss or damage. And thanks to the new Collective Intelligence technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions.

Today’s dynamic web-based threats do most damage in the first few hours. Only Panda uses real-world data from our award-winning Collective Intelligence network to protect you against the threats that are out there causing damage now – all without slowing your PC down. Collective Intelligence uses the knowledge and experience of millions of people to deliver real-time, real-world protection against the latest malware and cyberthreats - automatically.

Keep your information safe
Global Protection 2011 keeps your photos, music, documents, and other digital valuables safe against all types of malware – viruses, worms, spyware, rootkits, hackers, zero-day attacks, exploits, and more. Your wireless network, your PC, USB drives, and other portable storage devices are safe from cybercriminals. And Home Network Management ensures all your home PCs are up-to-date on their protection.

Keep your identity safe
Global Protection 2011 keeps phishers, scammers, and spammers out of your inbox, so no-one is tempted to act on one of those “too good to be true” offers. Banking Trojans, the current favorite identity theft tools, are detected and blocked before they can get near your personally-identifiable information. File encryption and shredding ensures total security for confidential data.

Keep your family safe
Once you’re online, Panda’s Collective Intelligence kicks in to protect against viruses, spyware, Trojans, rootkits, bots, and other malware. The secure browser keeps you safe from suspect sites, and the powerful content filter lets you customize site blocking according to who’s online. For gamers and streaming-media fans, the new multimedia/gaming mode keeps you safe without interrupting your fun.

And that's not all!
Panda Global Protection 2011 doesn’t just keep your PC safe from external threats. The integrated online backup ensures that, even if your data is accidentally deleted or damaged, you can restore it easily. Remote access lets you tap into your PC from anywhere. And the automatic tune-up tool finds and fixes problems in your PC to speed up your hard disk and keep your system running smoothly.

Includes:
• Anti-virus/anti-malware
• Anti-hacker firewall
• Anti-spam
• Identity protection
• Safe browsing
• Parental controls
• Password protection
• USB drive protection
• Gaming/multimedia mode NEW!
• Home network manager NEW!
• Secure browser NEW!
• Online backup
• Remote access NEW!
• System recovery
• PC tune-up
• File encryption NEW!
• File shredding NEW!
• SafeCD

COMODO Internet Security 5.0.156985.1061 Beta/ 4.1.150349.920

Comodo Internet Security offers 360° protection against internal and external threats by combining a powerful Antivirus protection, an enterprise class packet filtering firewall, and an advanced host intrusion prevention system called Defense+. Internet Security combines the power of COMODO's award-winning Firewall and AntiVirus software to protect your PC from malicious software and Hackers. Best of all is FREE! Comodo Internet Security will help you detect and remove viruses, Trojans, and other malicious software and hackers, and keep them out of your computer. In one easy-to-use bundle that won't slow down your computer. Version 4.0 sees a major leap forward in security and usability with the addition of the new sandbox feature - an isolated operating environment for unknown applications. Under default settings, unknown applications are now automatically sandboxed so that they cannot make permanent changes to other processes, programs or data on your 'real' system.

COMODO Firewall or COMODO Antivirus canbe installed as standalone products by using the same setup.

Comodo Internet Security Features:
• Antivirus - The proactive antivirus system that automatically detects and eliminates viruses, Worms and Trojan horses.
• Firewall - The Firewall that constantly defends your system from inbound and outbound Internet attacks with a highly effective packet filtering firewall.
• Defense+ - A rules based intrusion prevention system that protects your critical operating system files from malicious processes, internal attacks and blocks unknown malware before it ever gets a chance to install. Defense+ now features automated sandboxing of unknown applications. The sandbox ensures untrusted (but harmless) applications are allowed freedom to operate whilst untrusted (and genuinely malicious) applications are prevented from accessing or infecting your computer. Now includes the revolutionary sandbox feature. Comodo Internet Security alerts you whenever potential malware attempts to attack or gain access to your system. The alerts are displayed as pop-ups at the right hand corner of your screen and allow you to allow or block the unrecognized activities, processes and connection attempts of running applications (CIS now even protects against 'drive-by-download' buffer overflow attacks.) Apart from expert advice in the form of 'Security Considerations', each alert now also features the innovative 'Threatcast' feature to help users arrive at an informed decision on how to react to the alert. The Threatcast system allows users to share their responses among the community of millions of CIS users worldwide. Whenever an alert appears, it contains a report of how other users have responded to the same alert. The report provides an additional guidance to even inexperienced users on making a decision to respond to the alert. Comodo Antivirus leverages multiple technologies, including Real-time/On-Access Scanning, On Demand Scanning and a fully featured Scan Scheduler to immediately start cleaning or quarantining suspicious files from your hard drives, shared disks, emails, downloads and system memory. The application also allows users to create custom scan profiles which can be re-used across all scan types and features full event logging, quarantine and file submission facilities. Comodo Antivirus detects and removes threats that are present on your machine and forms an additional layer of security on top of the threat prevention offered by the Firewall and Defense+ components. The heuristics scanning capability of the application identifies previously unknown viruses and Trojans. The Firewall component of Comodo Internet Security (hereafter known simply as Comodo Firewall) offers the highest levels of security against inbound and outbound threats, stealths your computer's ports against hackers and blocks malicious software from transmitting your confidential data over the Internet. Comodo Firewall makes it easy for you to specify exactly which applications are allowed to connect to the Internet and immediately warns you when there is suspicious activity. The Firewall Task Center allows you to quickly and easily configure all aspects of the Firewall. Advanced Features:
• Install the Antivirus as a standalone
• Install the Firewall as a standalone
• Install both Firewall and Antivirus Operating systems: Windows 7 / Vista / XP SP2 Changes in Version 4.1.150349.920, 09 June, 2010:
We made a small update today to address some of the issues you might be facing. It will be a two phase update. First phase which is today (9th June) addresses the following issues:
* Windows start menu can not be clicked if Defense+ is enabled
* Antivirus identifies some files as Corrupted
Second phase which is tomorrow(10th June) addresses the following issue:
* COMODO Antivirus decreases the performance of file downloads if installed as standalone. You should be receiving the automatic updater messages already and do not need to reinstall.

Rising Internet Security 2010 22.0.4.30

RISING Internet security provides antivirus protection and customizable personal firewall service both, and protects your computer against all types of Internet threats. With Rising Cloud Security project, it provides you zero day security response and protection. Key Feature: Zero day protection with Rising Cloud Security, Rising Cloud Security users communicate with the Rising virus lab to form a rapid response network which quickly catches Trojans and other malware; Strong Basic Protection; Firewall Protection; Antivirus & Antispyware Protection; Advanced System Protection; File-Monitor; Email Monitor; HIPS Syste Reinforcement; Application Control; USB PLUS Security; ARP Spoofing Protection; Web Trojan Defense; Malicious Behavior Interceptor; URL Alert; Intrusion Detection; Smart Botnet Protection; Anti Drive by Protection; Rising Standby Scan; Detailed Logs; Web Trojan Defense; Great Usability and Small Resource Consumption; Very small resource consumption.
Rising is a Chinese software company that produces the anti-virus software Rising Antivirus, a firewall, UTM and spam-blocking products. Primary products are Rising Antivirus, Rising Personal Firewall, Rising UTM and Rising IS. Founded in 1991, Rising is a privately-owned company.

Zero day protection with Rising Cloud Security
Rising Cloud Security users communicate with the Rising virus lab to form a rapid response network which quickly catches Trojans and other malware.

Strong Basic Protection
• Antivirus & Antispyware Protection
Protection from Trojans, worms, rootkits and other malware. With unparalleled expertise in combating malware, Rising offers you actual protection against today’s cyber threats without putting a strain on your computer’s resources.
• Firewall Protection
Two-way personal firewall protection with separate administrator and user account. Even beginners can configure rules for new applications.
Advanced System Protection
• File Monitor. Automatically detects viruses in active files and prevents them from infecting your computer.
• Email Monitor. Scans inbound (POP3) and outbound (SMTP) emails for malware.
• HIPS System Reinforcement. Monitors and protects windows vulnerabilities against system attacks by malicious programs. You can adjust the Rising HIPS to your needs.
• Application Control. Monitors the operational status of applications and block suspicious behavior of processes.
• USB PLUS Security. The USB/CD/DVD Monitor blocks malware on USB Media, CD/DVD, and network drives automatically.
• ARP Spoofing Protection. ARP Spoofing occurs when a computer sends false ARP packets to a local area network in order to trick other computers and/or the LAN gateway to trust it. This is done either to prevent data from being sent or received from a certain computer, or to spy on the data that is being sent or received to that computer.
Multilayered Active Defense & Internet Protection
• Web Trojan Defense. Automatically blocks malicious web scripts and viruses and prevents them from infecting your computer.
• Malicious Behavior Interceptor. Monitors programs in the system for possible malicious behavior. Suspicious activity is halted and awaiting your approval.
• URL Alert. The URL Filter blocks phishing and other malicious websites.
• Intrusion Detection. The Intrusion Detection protects your computer against a wide variety of cyber attacks.
• Smart Botnet Protection. The Outbound Flood Attack Sensor detects network attacks coming from your computer and stops bots from taking over your system.
• Anti Drive by Protection
• Rising Standby Scan. Rising standby Scan checks your computer for malware while it runs idle.
• Detailed Logs. Great Usability and Small Resource Consumption
• Easy to use for beginners, many options for advanced users. Very small resource consumption Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008

Rising PC Doctor 6.0.2.16

Rising PC Doctor, professional and smart security tool to computer users. With its seven key functions of automatic malware analysis, immunization of USB storage devices, ability to repair Microsoft Internet Explorer & Windows, Trojan Behavior Detector & Blocker, protection against malicious websites, Internet Explorer protection and Trojan Download blocker, Rising PC Doctor will greatly enhance your protection against malware and cyberthreats.

Trojan Behavior Detector & Blocker
Rising PC Doctor can detect the majority of Trojans and a even great number of other malware upon startup before they can execute their malicious function. This function will significantly increase your protection from cyber threats.

Trojan Download Blocker
After successful infection, many viruses automatically start to download large numbers of Trojans and other malware. The Trojan blocking technology of Rising PC Doctor ensures that even an infected computer will not download any other viruses and stop the spreading of whole families of Trojans.

Automatic Malware Analysis
AT boot, Rising PC Doctor can automatically scan for potentially unknown malware. When permitted by the user, possible malware is automatically transferred to Rising’s Automated Malware Analyzer (RsAMA) for detailed analysis. The user is informed about the result of the analysis and can quickly react to new threats for which conventional protection is not yet available. Analysis metadata collected by the community of Rising users (Rising Cloud Security) will be stored in the Rising Security Database (RsSD), providing up-to-date information about cyber security.

Main Functions:
1. Completely Redesigned Vulnerability Scan. The completely redesigned Vulnerability Scan of Rising PC Doctor can detect vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, its security settings and third party software from many manufacturers. With the easy to use interface, even inexperienced users can handle potential vulnerabilities in the operational system and a lot of other major software applications.
2. Strong Ability to Repair Microsoft Internet Explorer & Windows. Rising PC Doctor can fix the Internet Explorer on many computers whose homepage has been changed by malware, which are permanently displaying adware or which are plagued by many other problems. On such computers, Rising PC Doctor can help you to repair the system registry, system settings and the host file.
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Network Security

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Guards

Security guards, also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. They protect their employer's property, enforce laws on the property, deter criminal activity, and other problems. These workers may be armed. They use various forms of telecommunications to call for assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services. Security guards write comprehensive reports outlining their observations and activities during their assigned shift. They also may interview witnesses or victims, prepare case reports, and testify in court.

Although all security guards perform essentially the same function, their specific tasks depend on whether they work in a “static,” or stationary, security position or on a mobile patrol. Guards assigned to static security positions usually stay at one location for a specified length of time. These guards must become closely acquainted with the property and people associated with their station and must often monitor alarms and closed-circuit TV cameras. In contrast, guards assigned to mobile patrol drive or walk from one location to another and conduct security checks within an assigned area. They may detain or arrest criminal violators, answer service calls concerning criminal activity or other safety concerns, and issue traffic violation warnings.

The security guard's job responsibilities also vary from one employer to another. In department stores, guards protect people, records, merchandise, money, and equipment. They often work with undercover store detectives to prevent theft by customers or employees, and help apprehend shoplifting suspects prior to the arrival of the police. Some shopping centers and theaters have officers who patrol their parking lots to deter assaults, car thefts, and robberies. In office buildings, banks, and hospitals, guards maintain order and protect the institution's customers, staff, and property. At air, sea, and rail terminals and other transportation facilities, guards and screeners protect people, freight, property, and equipment. Using metal detectors and other identification equipment, they may screen passengers and visitors for weapons and explosives, ensure that nothing is stolen while a vehicle is being loaded or unloaded, and watch for fires and criminals.

Guards who work in public buildings such as museums or art galleries protect paintings and exhibits by watching people and inspecting packages entering and leaving the building. In factories, laboratories, government buildings, data processing centers, and military bases, security officers protect information, products, computer codes, and defense secrets, and check the credentials of people and vehicles entering and leaving the premises. Guards working at universities, parks, and sports stadiums perform crowd control, supervise parking and seating, and direct traffic. Security guards stationed at the entrance to bars and nightclubs, prevent access by minors, collect cover charges at the door, maintain order among customers, and protect patrons and property.

Armored car guards protect money and valuables during transit. They also protect individuals responsible for making commercial bank deposits from theft or injury. They pick up money or other valuables from businesses and transport them to another location. Carrying money between the truck and the business can be extremely hazardous. As a result, armored car guards usually wear bulletproof vests and often carry firearms.

Gaming surveillance officers, also known as surveillance agents, and gaming investigators act as security agents for casino employees, managers, and patrons. Using primarily audio and video equipment in an observation room, they observe casino operations for irregular activities, such as cheating or theft, and monitor compliance with rules, regulations, and laws. They maintain and organize recordings from security cameras, since these are sometimes used as evidence in police investigations. Some casinos use a catwalk over one-way mirrors located above the casino floor to augment electronic surveillance equipment. Surveillance agents occasionally leave the surveillance room and walk the casino floor.

All security officers must show good judgment and common sense, follow directions, testify accurately in court, and follow company policy and guidelines. In an emergency, they must be able to take charge and direct others to safety. In larger organizations, a security manager might oversee a group of security officers. In smaller organizations, however, a single worker may be responsible for all security.

Work environment. Most security guards and gaming surveillance officers spend considerable time on their feet, either assigned to a specific post or patrolling buildings and grounds. Guards may be stationed at a guard desk inside a building to monitor electronic security and surveillance devices or to check the credentials of people entering or leaving the premises. They also may be stationed at a guardhouse outside the entrance to a gated facility or community and may use a portable radio or cellular telephone to be in constant contact with a central station. Guards who work during the day may have a great deal of contact with other employees and the public. Gaming surveillance officers often work behind a bank of monitors controlling numerous cameras in a casino and thus can develop eyestrain.

Guards usually work shifts of 8 hours or longer and are often on call in case of an emergency. When employers need 24-hour coverage 7 days a week, guards may rotate work schedules for total coverage. In 2008, about 16 percent of security guards and gaming surveillance officers worked part time, and some held a second job as a guard to supplement their primary earnings.

The work usually is routine, but these jobs can be hazardous. Guards must be constantly alert for threats to themselves and the property they are protecting. In 2008, gaming surveillance workers had one of the highest rates of nonfatal on-the-job injuries.

Guards assigned to static security positions usually stay at one location for a specified length of time.
Guards assigned to static security positions usually stay at one location for a specified length of time.

Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement

Generally, there are no specific education requirements for security guards, but employers usually prefer to fill armed guard positions with people who have at least a high school diploma. Gaming surveillance officers often need some education beyond high school. In most States, guards must be licensed.

Education and training. Many employers of unarmed guards do not have any specific educational requirements. For armed guards, employers usually prefer individuals who are high school graduates or who hold an equivalent certification.

Many employers give newly hired guards instruction before they start the job and provide on-the-job training. The amount of training guards receive varies. Training is more rigorous for armed guards because their employers are legally responsible for any use of force. Armed guards receive formal training in areas such as weapons retention and laws covering the use of force. They may be periodically tested in the use of firearms.

An increasing number of States are making ongoing training a legal requirement for retention of licensure. Guards may receive training in protection, public relations, report writing, crisis deterrence, first aid, and specialized training relevant to their particular assignment.

ASIS International has written voluntary training guidelines that are intended to provide regulating bodies consistent minimum standards for the quality of security services. These guidelines recommend that security guards receive at least 48 hours of training within the first 100 days of employment. The guidelines also suggest that security guards be required to pass a written or performance examination covering topics such as sharing information with law enforcement, crime prevention, handling evidence, the use of force, court testimony, report writing, interpersonal and communication skills, and emergency response procedures. In addition, they recommend annual retraining and additional firearms training for armed officers.

Some employers prefer to hire security guards with some higher education, such as a police science or criminal justice degree. In addition, there are other programs and courses available at some postsecondary schools that focus specifically on security guards.

Guards who are employed at establishments that place a heavy emphasis on security usually receive extensive formal training. For example, guards at nuclear power plants undergo several months of training before going on duty—and even then, they perform their tasks under close supervision for a significant period of time. They are taught to use firearms, administer first aid, operate alarm systems and electronic security equipment, and spot and deal with security problems.

Gaming surveillance officers and investigators usually need some training beyond high school but not usually a bachelor's degree. Several educational institutes offer certification programs. Classroom training usually is conducted in a casino-like atmosphere and includes the use of surveillance camera equipment. Previous security experience is a plus. Employers prefer either individuals with casino experience and significant knowledge of casino operations or those with law enforcement and investigation experience.

Licensure and certification. Most States require that guards be licensed. To be licensed as a guard, individuals must usually be at least 18 years old, pass a background check, and complete classroom training in such subjects as property rights, emergency procedures, and detention of suspected criminals. Drug testing often is required and may be ongoing and random. Guards who carry weapons must be licensed by the appropriate government authority, and some receive further certification as special police officers, allowing them to make limited types of arrests while on duty. Armed guard positions also have more stringent background checks and entry requirements than those of unarmed guards.

In addition to being licensed, some security guards can become certified. Certifications are not mandatory. ASIS International offers the Certified Protection Professional for security people who want a transferrable validation of their knowledge and skills.

Other qualifications. Most jobs require a driver's license. For positions as armed guards, employers often seek people who have had responsible experience in other occupations or former law enforcement officers.

Rigorous hiring and screening programs consisting of background, criminal record, and fingerprint checks are becoming the norm in the occupation. Applicants are expected to have good character references, no serious police record, and good health. They should be mentally alert, emotionally stable, and physically fit to cope with emergencies. Guards who have frequent contact with the public should have good communication skills.

Like security guards, gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators must have keen observation skills and excellent verbal and writing abilities to document violations or suspicious behavior. They also need to be physically fit and have quick reflexes because they sometimes must detain individuals until local law enforcement officials arrive.

Advancement. Compared with unarmed security guards, armed guards and special police usually enjoy higher earnings and benefits, greater job security, and more potential for advancement. Because many people do not stay long in this occupation, opportunities for advancement are good for those who make a career in security. Most large organizations use a military type of ranking that offers the possibility of advancement in both position and salary. Some guards may advance to supervisor or security manager positions. Guards with postsecondary education often have an advantage in securing supervisory positions. Guards with management skills may open their own contract security guard agencies. Guards can also move to an organization that needs higher levels of security, which may result in more prestige or higher pay.

Security guards and gaming surveillance officers held 1.1 million jobs in 2008. About 55 percent of all jobs for security guards were in investigation and security services, including guard and armored car services. These organizations provide security on a contract basis, assigning their guards to buildings and other sites as needed. Most other security officers were employed directly by a wide variety of businesses and governments. Guard jobs are found throughout the country, most commonly in metropolitan areas.

Gaming surveillance officers work primarily in gambling industries; traveler accommodation, which includes casino hotels; and local government. They are employed only in those States and on those Indian reservations where gambling is legal.

secure

— adj 1. free from danger, damage, etc 2. free from fear, care, etc 3. in safe custody 4. not likely to fail, become loose, etc 5. able to be relied on; certain: a secure investment 6. nautical stowed away or made inoperative 7. archaic careless or overconfident — vb (when intr, often foll by against ) (when intr, often foll by against ) 8. ( tr ) to obtain or get possession of: I will secure some good seats 9. to make or become free from danger, fear, etc 10. ( tr ) to make fast or firm; fasten 11. to make or become certain; guarantee: this plan will secure your happiness 12. ( tr ) to assure (a creditor) of payment, as by giving security 13. ( tr ) to make (a military position) safe from attack 14. nautical to make (a vessel or its contents) safe or ready by battening down hatches, stowing gear, etc 15. ( tr ) nautical to stow or make inoperative: to secure the radio [C16: from Latin sēcūrus free from care, from sē- without + cūra care] se'curable — adj se'curely — adv se'curement — n se'cureness — n se'curer — n
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secure

–adjective
1.
free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
2.
dependable; firm; not liable to fail, yield, become displaced, etc., as a support or a fastening: The building was secure, even in an earthquake.
3.
affording safety, as a place: He needed a secure hideout.
4.
in safe custody or keeping: Here in the vault the necklace was secure.
5.
free from care; without anxiety: emotionally secure.
6.
firmly established, as a relationship or reputation: He earned a secure place among the baseball immortals.
7.
sure; certain; assured: secure of victory; secure in religious belief.
8.
safe from penetration or interception by unauthorized persons: secure radio communications between army units.
9.
Archaic . overconfident.
–verb (used with object)
10.
to get hold or possession of; procure; obtain: to secure materials; to secure a high government position.
11.
to free from danger or harm; make safe: Sandbags secured the town during the flood.
12.
to effect; make certain of; ensure: The novel secured his reputation.
13.
to make firm or fast, as by attaching: to secure a rope.
14.
Finance .
a.
to assure payment of (a debt) by pledging property.
b.
to assure (a creditor) of payment by the pledge or mortgaging of property.
15.
to lock or fasten against intruders: to secure the doors.
16.
to protect from attack by taking cover, by building fortifications, etc.: The regiment secured its position.
17.
to capture (a person or animal): No one is safe until the murderer is secured.
18.
to tie up (a person), esp. by binding the person's arms or hands; pinion.
19.
to guarantee the privacy or secrecy of: to secure diplomatic phone conversations.
–verb (used without object)
20.
to be or become safe; have or obtain security.
21.
Nautical .
a.
to cover openings and make movable objects fast: The crew was ordered to secure for sea.
b.
to be excused from duty: to secure from general quarters.

Origin:
1525–35; < L sēcūrus carefree, equiv. to sē- se- + cūr ( a ) care ( see cure) + -us adj. suffix; cf. sure

se·cur·a·ble, adjective
se·cure·ly, adverb
se·cure·ness, noun
se·cur·er, noun
o·ver·se·cure, adjective, verb (used with object), -cured, -cur·ing.
o·ver·se·cure·ly, adverb
pre·se·cure, verb (used with object), -cured, -cur·ing.
qua·si-se·cure, adjective
qua·si-se·cure·ly, adverb
re·se·cure, verb, -cured, -cur·ing.
su·per·se·cure, adjective
su·per·se·cure·ly, adverb
su·per·se·cure·ness, noun
un·se·cure, adjective
un·se·cure·ly, adverb
un·se·cure·ness, noun
well-se·cured, adjective


1. protected. See safe. 2. stable, fast, fixed. 7. confident. 10. gain. See get. 11. protect, guard, safeguard. 12. assure, guarantee.


1. unsafe.