The Digital Camera Resource Page was the first of the 'big four' digital camera sites, founded in November 1997. The DCRP is designed to be an unofficial resource for current and future owners of digital cameras. It is aimed more towards the consumer end, rather than the high end (read: $20,000) professional cameras. The mission of this site is to:
1. To provide honest reviews of digital cameras, with no sugar coating. If I think a camera isn't a good choice, you'll know it. Reviews are written without a lot of technical jargon, so everyone can understand them.
2. Do #1 without shoving ads down the throats of our readers. That means no pop-ups, pop-unders, interstitials, or any other annoying ads.
The DCRP has been featured in many publications, most notably the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Money Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and the San Diego Union-Tribune, plus several books.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
F-Secure : News from the Lab
F-Secure : News from the Lab: "Welcome to the weblog of the F-Secure Antivirus Research Team, maintained by the personnel in charge of analysing virus samples at F-Secure."
Windows Spyware Survival Tools
Introduction
The spyware problem that exists on the Internet today is worse now than it's ever been before, and there is no sign that it's going to let up any time soon. Recently, the New York Times had a story about 'educated' people who were choosing to throw away their spyware infected PCs, rather than take out 'software tweezers' to painstakingly remove all the spyware from their infected operating systems. This article not only described a potential ecological nightmare, but also showed the extreme and completely unnecessary actions that frustrated people are taking to deal with the spyware problem.
The spyware problem that exists on the Internet today is worse now than it's ever been before, and there is no sign that it's going to let up any time soon. Recently, the New York Times had a story about 'educated' people who were choosing to throw away their spyware infected PCs, rather than take out 'software tweezers' to painstakingly remove all the spyware from their infected operating systems. This article not only described a potential ecological nightmare, but also showed the extreme and completely unnecessary actions that frustrated people are taking to deal with the spyware problem.
CNN.com - Worm strikes down Windows 2000 systems
Worm strikes down Windows 2000 systems
Microsoft in 'emergency response' as worm reported on three continents
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A fast-moving computer worm Tuesday attacked computer systems using Microsoft operating systems, shutting down computers in the United States, Germany and Asia.
Microsoft in 'emergency response' as worm reported on three continents
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A fast-moving computer worm Tuesday attacked computer systems using Microsoft operating systems, shutting down computers in the United States, Germany and Asia.
Windows Port of Nessus
What is the Windows port of Nessus?
Cenzic has ported the Nessus engine to the Microsoft Windows platform. This porting project was born out of Cenzic's interest in building a 'best in class' web application security assessment product. Nessus is highly regarded in the security community as an excellent tool for assessing infrastructure vulnerabilities. Porting the Nessus engine to Windows provided Cenzic's engineers with valuable insight into infrastructure assessment. We would now like to offer this port back to the security community
Cenzic has ported the Nessus engine to the Microsoft Windows platform. This porting project was born out of Cenzic's interest in building a 'best in class' web application security assessment product. Nessus is highly regarded in the security community as an excellent tool for assessing infrastructure vulnerabilities. Porting the Nessus engine to Windows provided Cenzic's engineers with valuable insight into infrastructure assessment. We would now like to offer this port back to the security community
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Nokia IP330 reload
connect to the serial port with the serial cable that comes with the
box. settings: 9600 bps
then boot the box, when it says "hit any key now to enter boot
manager" hit any key and type "install" - then follow the infos on
the screen ...
Checkpoint R55 and Cisco PIX Site to Site VPN
This document from the Cisco site will help you.......
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk372/technologies_configuration_example09186a00800ef796.shtml
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk372/technologies_configuration_example09186a00800b4b40.shtml
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk372/technologies_configuration_example09186a00800ef796.shtml
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk372/technologies_configuration_example09186a00800b4b40.shtml
Configuring an IPSec Tunnel Between a Cisco Router and a Checkpoint NG
Configuring an IPSec Tunnel Between a Cisco Router and a Checkpoint NG
"This document demonstrates how to form an IPSec tunnel with pre-shared keys to join two private networks:
The 172.16.15.x private network inside the router.
The 192.168.10.x private network inside the CheckpointTM Next Generation (NG). "
"This document demonstrates how to form an IPSec tunnel with pre-shared keys to join two private networks:
The 172.16.15.x private network inside the router.
The 192.168.10.x private network inside the CheckpointTM Next Generation (NG). "
Configuring an IPSec Tunnel Between a Cisco Secure PIX Firewall and a Checkpoint NG Firewall
Configuring an IPSec Tunnel Between a Cisco Secure PIX Firewall and a Checkpoint NG Firewall
"This document demonstrates how to configure an IPSec tunnel with pre-shared keys to communicate between two private networks. In this example, the communicating networks are the 192.168.10.x private network inside the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall and the 10.32.x.x private network inside the CheckpointTM Next Generation (NG) Firewall."
Monday, August 15, 2005
little box » IIS: Setting up a self-signed SSL certificate
SSL is the industry standard encryption protocol used for encrypting sensitive data such as credit card information on pretty much all major ecommerce sites.
The problem is that SSL certificates can be expensive. One of the primary providers, Verisign charges up to $350 for one year (http://verisign.com/products/site/secure/index.html). Yes, you have to renew them on a subscription basis as well
Developing a website that uses SSL technology can therefore be expensive. However there is a way to create a self-signed cert. Note that self-sign certs are useless in the real world and should not be used. It will take too long to explain here why but basically SSL certs have to be verified by an authorised provider. And unless you are a large multinational SSL cert issuing company that ain’t you.
So anyway, on to how to create your own. It was something I had to do whilst building an eccomerce site and it took me a while to figure out how to do it so I thought I’d share
The problem is that SSL certificates can be expensive. One of the primary providers, Verisign charges up to $350 for one year (http://verisign.com/products/site/secure/index.html). Yes, you have to renew them on a subscription basis as well
Developing a website that uses SSL technology can therefore be expensive. However there is a way to create a self-signed cert. Note that self-sign certs are useless in the real world and should not be used. It will take too long to explain here why but basically SSL certs have to be verified by an authorised provider. And unless you are a large multinational SSL cert issuing company that ain’t you.
So anyway, on to how to create your own. It was something I had to do whilst building an eccomerce site and it took me a while to figure out how to do it so I thought I’d share
How to use makecert.exe to create a self-signed test certificate that can be used with IIS SSL
How to use makecert.exe to create a self-signed test certificate that can be used with IIS for SSL
Problem: Special options must be specified with makecert.exe, to create a self-signed certificate that can be used with IIS (Microsoft Internet Information Server).
Note: Microsoft recommends to install and use the 'Certificate Server' to generate an SSL test certificate (Q216907), instead of using makecert.exe. But using makecert is simpler.
Solution:
The following command can be used to create and import a self-signed SSL test certificate:
makecert -r -pe -n 'CN=www.yourserver.com' -b 01/01/2000 -e 01/01/2036 -eku 1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.1 -ss my -sr localMachine -sky exchange -sp 'Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider' -sy 12
To install this certificate in IIS 5.0, open the IIS 'Web Site Properties', 'Directory Security', 'Server Certificate...', 'Assign an existing certificate' and select the new certificate from the list.
Problem: Special options must be specified with makecert.exe, to create a self-signed certificate that can be used with IIS (Microsoft Internet Information Server).
Note: Microsoft recommends to install and use the 'Certificate Server' to generate an SSL test certificate (Q216907), instead of using makecert.exe. But using makecert is simpler.
Solution:
The following command can be used to create and import a self-signed SSL test certificate:
makecert -r -pe -n 'CN=www.yourserver.com' -b 01/01/2000 -e 01/01/2036 -eku 1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.1 -ss my -sr localMachine -sky exchange -sp 'Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider' -sy 12
To install this certificate in IIS 5.0, open the IIS 'Web Site Properties', 'Directory Security', 'Server Certificate...', 'Assign an existing certificate' and select the new certificate from the list.
Monday, August 08, 2005
How to set your IP address + gateway + DNS from DOS
In order to automate setting the IP address, e.g. by using this commands in a batch file, or by having to switch quickly between different IP settings (e.g. for your laptop when having to connect to the network on different locations, and so needing different IP settings) you can use the the netshell command: netsh
OS exploits are 'old hat'
Security issues involving Cisco kit highlighted in Michael Lynn’s presentation at Black Hat are characteristic of networking vendors in general. Cisco is just the most visible of these vendors to target as hackers raise their sights from attacking operating systems towards attacking network infrastructure and database systems, security researchers warn.
According to vulnerability management firm nCircle, virtually all the network vendors tend to run monolithic, closed OSs that are mission-critical for their customers and doesn't lend itself well to the simplistic desktop patching models currently in place. nCircle reckons as Microsoft's security gradually improves hackers will look to others mechanisms of attack - a trend that puts networking equipment in the firing line.
According to vulnerability management firm nCircle, virtually all the network vendors tend to run monolithic, closed OSs that are mission-critical for their customers and doesn't lend itself well to the simplistic desktop patching models currently in place. nCircle reckons as Microsoft's security gradually improves hackers will look to others mechanisms of attack - a trend that puts networking equipment in the firing line.
Cisco 'eyes' Nokia network biz
Is Cisco pursuing a merger with Nokia? That's certainly what UK newspaper the Sunday Business claimed this weekend.
The paper said Cisco is looking to merge with a network infrastructure provider, and it believes Nokia is the firm CEO John Chambers has in mind.
The paper said Cisco is looking to merge with a network infrastructure provider, and it believes Nokia is the firm CEO John Chambers has in mind.
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