security

Hi Guys, I recently bought an HP Z1 G8 Tower at an auction. All seemed fine ish and I could see the sign in panel. The PC has been wiped so no data for me to save. On getting home I realised I couldn’t open most of the options on the menu. I think this computer has been infected by...

I visited a website called processchecker.com earlier which seemed a bit dodge to me, I didn't download anything but I am a bit of a noob and am worrying whether just by visiting a website it can cause a virus or malware on your system? Thanks! I have Chrome up to date and have anti-virus installed.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/lastpass-hackers-infected-employees-home-computer-and-stole-corporate-vault/ It's not looking good. There's nothing on their website about this latest breach. I've just checked and I have about 300 accounts stored there. And with my car...

Hi all, Having a bit of a security wobble about the things stored on my home PC and automatic password completion (on Chrome, etc) that I have set-up because it was easier than remembering them. If someone stole my desktop, they could wreck a fair amount of havoc although some log-ins are 2FA...

Hi all, I have about £200 give or take to play around with. Basically I want a home/outdoor cam to keep an eye on my garden shed & car which is parked across the street from me. I've done some googling but the choice is so overwhelming. What I want in order of importance is the following...

So, if you are still onboard the pfsense bandwagon after 2.5 happened and using Wireguard, you should probably thank them for the ‘great work’ they are responsible for, I mean it’s not like you expect them to secure your network, right...

If a household of lodgers, each lodger with his own router, is using the same powerlines on which the landlord has set up a powerline network, do those routers automatically become part of the 'host' powerline network as client networks? I ask because I have my own router and do not want to...

Posting here as feels most relevant forum wise, apologies if it's more of GD thread. I would like to scan a few sensitive documents and send them to the bank. Another consideration is scan and print myself and send securely in the post. Will find out later today if that's an option the bank...

Hi, not sure if this is the right section or not.....anyway, my Synology NAS (running latest version of DSM (6.2.2-24922 Update 4)), has alerted me to some failed login attempts on the "admin" account. The "admin" account is disabled. When I look at the source IP addresses (there have been...

I've been a long time Android fan (primarily via Samsung devices), very happy with it overall from an end-user perspective and I use a ton of Google services but I've been under no illusions when it comes to the fact that nothing is ever free and I'm paying for these services with my data. I...

Morning. So Iv been thinking about trying a VPN for the 1st time. Im basically looking for any recommendations as to a good reliable service. Thanks

I have a fixed IP address and I want to provide a web-based service to a friend (JIRA and Confluence, basically) for their project. The alternatives for them are paying for Atlassian's Cloud based options ($20 per month) or running it on their little laptop. They're not very IT savvy and these...

I am looking to do a project into home security, specifically protecting windows. I would like to know if there are people who are concerned about security & intruders accessing their home through open windows. Some people also like to sleep with bedroom windows open at night time and during...

I have an Honor 9 running Android 8.0.0 This evening I received a notification that stated "Phone found with Android Find My Phone" It's a feature I'm aware of, however I was not logged into my security control panel at the time I received said notification. I ran the find my phone feature and...

Hi, Despite living in a pretty safe area think it's about time to setup a security camera - especially since we may be going on holiday soon for the first time in many years. There's really only 1 physical approach to our property down a driveway. I have the ability to mount a camera so that...

Just wondering if anyone has used selectadna security kits and thought it worthwhile? I'm in two minds about getting one at the moment. The first being, is it actually worth the hassle, do the police do anything if the property stolen and does the database work in that sense? My second is I'm...

Hi there I am asking for double confirmation from dealership on my new car but they are adamant it has no tracker and due to the value insurance wants a cat 5 or 7 approved GPS tracker fitted, not only that by doing so halfs my insurance premium. As such are there any recommendation? Both...

Anyone got any recommendations on home security? Moving in in around a month's time and am after something that will secure my home a bit more than at present. I'm currently considering either your bog standard Yale alarm, or something snazzy like Canary, although it seems like a rip off. What...

I have experience in a classroom setting. But nothing hands on, I'd like to break into the security sector, but with the nature of my qualifications I understand it'll be hard. I can't do a top up for various reasons. so any advice would be greatly appreciated not too sure on what approach to...

I have VPN set up via Nighthawk D7000 and I have managed to setup VPN via my phone using the opvn. Its handy, to wake machine up if I need something away from home. BUT if I lose my phone, the VPN key is on the SD card . . I trust that that key could just be used in another phone and access...