Stupid Guest Tricks

ktulu wrote:My best advice, don't use the internet. Yes, I do work for a provider, and chances are really good your packets have crossed our network.

The only solution: Smash your computer into many thousands of unrecognizable pieces.

Now, with that said, I don't beleive that the internet is so dangerous that you shouldn't use it. I feel that with educated decisions, active monitoring, regular updates, and regular scans, that you can keep ahead of the virus curve. (Keep in mind I do not update the same day they come out, I wait for 2 days, then update - rushed updates can be just as dangerous as not being protected by them, I view it as it's better if someone else's computer gets hosed, and then I know which updates to avoid.) :D: How kind of me.

I, however, have a special issue for my laptop. I use it for digital forensic investigations, and that causes a big problem. My antivirus has a tendency to eat and purge my forensic tools, as well as collected evidence. (How helpful...) So, I have no antivirus on my laptop.

Here's what I've done to protect myself. I have a copy of my registry, which I can compare my registry to what is on my machine. I also have snapshots of what processes are running, how much memory and CPU usage is being used by each process, each service's location, each process's location. I also watch for the signs of an infection - changes, slowdowns, things of those sorts. This doesn't mean I'm protected really by any means, but I do take measures that I can spot a problem early on, and sometimes get away (depending on the lovely virus/malware) with not reimaging my laptop.

There is no keeping ahead of the virus curve, when they come out, there usually aren't any signatures. Man, back in the day...

I solved the virus/worm issue by not using windows :) Yes, there are sploits for *nix (including OSX, though not much there), but it is much safer :) On my windows box I used to maintain for gaming, I never had an issue with it. I didn't use A/V on it, even used IE for a while :) Of course it was not on the open internet...

Rex wrote:The only solution: Smash your computer into many thousands of unrecognizable pieces.

Now, with that said, I don't beleive that the internet is so dangerous that you shouldn't use it. I feel that with educated decisions, active monitoring, regular updates, and regular scans, that you can keep ahead of the virus curve. (Keep in mind I do not update the same day they come out, I wait for 2 days, then update - rushed updates can be just as dangerous as not being protected by them, I view it as it's better if someone else's computer gets hosed, and then I know which updates to avoid.) :D: How kind of me.

I, however, have a special issue for my laptop. I use it for digital forensic investigations, and that causes a big problem. My antivirus has a tendency to eat and purge my forensic tools, as well as collected evidence. (How helpful...) So, I have no antivirus on my laptop.

Here's what I've done to protect myself. I have a copy of my registry, which I can compare my registry to what is on my machine. I also have snapshots of what processes are running, how much memory and CPU usage is being used by each process, each service's location, each process's location. I also watch for the signs of an infection - changes, slowdowns, things of those sorts. This doesn't mean I'm protected really by any means, but I do take measures that I can spot a problem early on, and sometimes get away (depending on the lovely virus/malware) with not reimaging my laptop.

that is sooooo wrong.

you use a laptop that touches the internet, and for forensic investigations, and you have had evidence files corrupted?

that would be a very bad situation, especially during discovery.

GRUMPY PIRATE wrote:that is sooooo wrong.

you use a laptop that touches the internet, and for forensic investigations, and you have had evidence files corrupted?

that would be a very bad situation, especially during discovery.

Agreed. You could quickly find all of your hard work and credibility being ripped to shreds by any lawyer who half knows what to look for.

It's not for criminal investigations, rather, internal use. :D:

Rex wrote:It's not for criminal investigations, rather, internal use. :D:

be that as it may, poor forensic practices in the private sector leads to lawsuits and the ability during e-discovery to refute any postion by the other side. and it really upsets your client if a few precautions could have prevented any loss.

At the bottom left corner of the Facebook page there is a language tab. Click it and select "Pirate."

Thank you, Hobie!!!! This is awesome!!! I know I've only been at work for 2 hours, but it's been a nightmare for two hours! Thanks

DragonFox98 wrote:Thank you, Hobie!!!! This is awesome!!! I know I've only been at work for 2 hours, but it's been a nightmare for two hours! Thanks

I'm always looking for ways to bring a little humor into everyone's lives. I can't take credit for the Pirate discovery. My wife told me.

I haven't posted any pirate wench pics lately. Hopefully this will cheer up Disneymom's hubby until I can find more.

hobie16 wrote:I'm always looking for ways to bring a little humor into everyone's lives. I can't take credit for the Pirate discovery. My wife told me.

I haven't posted any pirate wench pics lately. Hopefully this will cheer up Disneymom's hubby until I can find more.

Yaaaay! Thanks Hobie and Mrs. Hobie! :)