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Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 1:12 am
I have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, minoring in Information Security, and a Masters degree in Information Security, both from one of the most respected InfoSec institutions in the world.
I've worked in the industry for a few years now, in a number of roles. In that short time I've hacked numerous computer networks, mobile devices, web applications, etc. I have discovered vulnerabilities, written proof of concept exploit code, and a few exploitation tools.
I'm prepared to answer any questions you might have about computer / network security topics, within reason (i.e. I've signed several non-disclosure agreements and I'm not breaking them).
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RE: Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 1:44 am
Why are the hackers seemingly always a step ahead of the hacked?
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RE: Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 3:03 am
As a long time Linux user, I always more or less assumed that I was safe from viruses. Of course software like Browsers can be attacked. Also, the days of sharing 3.5" floppy disks with your classmates are kind of over. So what would you say are the security threats to Linux/Mac machines nowadays, and how does it compare to Windows?
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RE: Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 5:38 am
I have win7. In it, there's an admin account which I rarely, if ever, use. I always use the "run as administrator" or equivalent to install or do anything adminy.
I also have the free avira AV and use the default windows firewall.
Both the admin and user accounts have passwords.
Is there anything else I should do to increase my security?
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RE: Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 7:23 am
Wearing a condom can't hurt?
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RE: Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 8:16 am
What's your preferred antivirus/malware program for personal PCs? I use Ad-Aware and Malwarebytes.
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RE: Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 9:55 am
If a hen and a half can lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how long does it take for a rooster to lay a doorknob ?
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RE: Ask a computer security expert.
May 22, 2015 at 10:00 am
What would be the best way to create a sock account that not even you could detect? Just curious.
