Computer Security

make up a password that has not got things that your parents or anybody know about. And put some CAPS numbers and these ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + =.

and i have some suggestions like Il0vethexb0x or Ih8myj0b or Cert34me or il0vethew11 and lots more but these or my dads passwords on his PC so i hope that helps.

The output from a hash function is referred to as the hash value, hash code, hash sum, checksum or just plain "hash" as in "the hash of the file is...". Generally a hash function is presumed to be secure or it wouldn't be used. If a hash is not secure it could be referred to as "worthless" or "false sense of security".

I assume what is meant is how to delete a file such that it cannot be retrieved or "undeleted". To do this you can use any of a number of software programs (often included in security suite programs along with a firewall. antivirus etc. although there are programs specifically for completely erasing files). These programs work by overwriting all contents of the file multiple times, making it almost impossible for it to be retrieved. (Normal deletion only deletes the first character of the filename, which tells the OS that the space on the hard drive used by the file can now be used when you save other files -- this saves system resources vs. erasing all the bytes of the file, but obviously is not secure if the file contains confidential data.)

The control panel provides access to applications that allow the management of the computer. The task manager allows for controlling the processes running on the computer - starting them and stopping them, as well as getting metrics on the running processes and applications.

Passive listening to layer 2 traffic.

No - firewalls should include rules for both inbound AND outbound traffic to adequately protect networks.

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The key reason for public disclosure laws is to promote transparency and accountability within government and private organizations. By requiring entities to disclose information, these laws empower citizens to make informed decisions, enhance trust in public institutions, and deter corruption. They also facilitate better governance by ensuring that stakeholders have access to essential information regarding policies, financial activities, and potential conflicts of interest.

The programs called "spyware" record information about your computer use and forward it to another user, typically one unauthorized to collect this data.

As much as he understands, it will take as much time as his intelligence

From NIST 800.53 rev 4:

Physical and Environmental Protection Policy and Procedures

Physical Access Authorizations

Physical Access Control

Access Control for Transmission Medium

Access Control for Output Devices

Monitoring Physical Access

Visitor Access Records

Power Equipment and Cabling

Emergency Shutoff

Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting

Fire Protection

Temperature and Humidity Controls

Water Damage Protection

Delivery and Removal

Alternate Work Site

Location of Information System components

Information Leakage

Asset Monitoring and Tracking.

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Physical access control to spaces where computer assets (computers, networking connections, cabling, etc.) are present.

Physical protection of documented information about instituted protections.

Environmental protections of computers and users to protect availability and integrity (for example, EM interference can compromise integrity of transmitted information)

Physical protections against eavesdropping, interception, alteration, and interference

Tamper evident seals

Protection from physical threats (for example: protecting data center from fires, floods, tornadoes, etc.)

Protection of storage media (tapes, disks, drives, etc) - access control, theft prevention, protection against damage

Such a website is usually called a "phishing website" because users are usually sent to them via a phishing message. It can also be legitimately called a "malicious website" because the information harvested from it is then usually used as part of an identity theft.

The phrase is "social engineering" where the attacker manipulates people into providing confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. It is also referred to as "phishing" or "pretexting."

The component of UEFI that helps prevent malware from hijacking a system during or before the operating system load is Secure Boot. Secure Boot ensures that only trusted software, such as the operating system and its bootloader, is allowed to run during the boot process. By verifying digital signatures of the boot components against a list of trusted certificates, Secure Boot helps block unauthorized code from executing and protects the system from potential malware attacks.

When internet fraudsters impersonate a business to trick you into giving out your personal information, it's called phishing. Like any kind of fraud, it is a crime, but the difficulty of catching the fraudster is increased due to the insulation of the criminal from the target by transient nature of thee accounts they launch their attacks from

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Remove your CAC and ensure the workstation is locked.

You could use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool to perform security scans on Windows-based systems using official Microsoft documentation, security bulletins, and security best practices as sources of information. Additionally, you can utilize vulnerability databases and industry-recommended security standards for reference during the scanning process.

Someone creates ransomware, which inserts a virus onto your computer and demands cash to fix it. Avoid clicking on the message and close it using task manager and you may avoid having it download. Also, do not "resume previous session." It is prevalent in Europe, but there is a fair amount of occurrence in the US.