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Secure Browsing using SSH
It seems like these days wherever you are (coffee shop, airport, burger joint) you can find a wireless hotspot allowing you free access to roam the Internet without much of a problem. However when surfing using these networks the data is send in plain text and is not safe. Using SSH and SOCKS proxy you can easily encrypt all your web browsing traffic and redirect through your home network (or some other trusted computer).
4 commentsMap network drive over SSH
In my earlier post I wrote about Securing Windows Remote Desktop with OpenSSH. This week we see how we can extend the setup to map a network drive over SHH. It gives you the ability to securely access your files and work on them when you are on the road. This approach can also be used to access your home data from work and vice-versa.
7 commentsFight Spam with Disposable Email Addresses (DEA)
The first unsolicited message (i.e. spam) was sent more than 30 years ago and March 31st 2008 marked 15th anniversary of the term “spam”. Unfortunately the activity of a small group of people is creating one of the biggest problem on the Internet. Some experts believe more than 90% of the email traffic is spam.
1 commentSecure browsing using VMWare Browser Appliance
Every time we browse the Internet we are risking exposing ourselves to numerous risks – there are adware, spyware, malware and viruses out there that could infect your computer. Unix/Linux are more secure compared to Windows but at this time most home users run Windows..
FireFox is more secure compared to Internet Explorer and there are also numerous add-ons for FireFox that can further secure it and protect your privacy. However there is always a risk and this week we see how to protect yourself using VMWare Browser Appliance.
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