Top Linux Security Tips
Online threats can target Linux computers just as easily as they can attack Windows PCs, so be aware of the threats and the steps required to defend …
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Configuring Secure Email for Ubuntu
Its bad enough that your exploits at last years Christmas party have already received a million hits on YouTube. At least your emails can still be …
Continue ReadingHow to Lock Ubuntu When Using Remote Desktop
If you’ve ever tried a remote desktop connection to Ubuntu, you have probably discovered that everyone can see what you’re doing - not …
Continue ReadingSteps Required for Changing an Original Login Name in Ubuntu
You don’t have to go to the trouble of manually creating a new account in Ubuntu just to use a new username - the operating system will carry …
Continue ReadingSeahorse Setup on Ubuntu
Seahorse, also known as Passwords & Encryption, is an application included with Ubuntu that allows you to manage your PGP and SSH encryption keys. …
Continue ReadingDebian: BestCrypt Installation & Usage
BestCrypt is a commercial encryption program developed by Jetico which runs Linux distributions such as Debian as well as Windows and Mac OS X. While …
Continue ReadingHow to Configure the Mandriva Firewall
Firewalls protect your computer against access from unauthorized sources and shield certain services from the Internet. Mandriva Linux includes a …
Continue ReadingHow to Fix the "Please Enter Your Password to Use This Device" Kubuntu Error
Kubuntu Linux tries to automatically mount storage devices at login but doesn’t have the proper permissions due to a bug. This results in …
Continue ReadingManaging Linux Firewalls - The Easy Way
This article will go through some history of the iptables firewall and why it is so secure and robust. Then it will give you a simple way to set up …
Continue ReadingLinux Security Basics - Service Configuration and Update andPpatch Management
Contrary to popular belief, Linux is no more or less secure than other operating systems. Ensure the security of your Linux PC by applying these …
Continue ReadingBusiness Intelligence and Beyond: Open Source Software For Intelligence Services
There’s been a lot of buzz about the applications of open source software recently, and intelligence software is no exception. This article …
Continue ReadingBest Linux Antivirus Software Packages
Linux operating systems are far superior to Windows and Mac OSX in terms of security, and robustness, but the need for Linux virus protection is far …
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