[Kai Zamayid]

We live in a Digital world where information travel over the internet, so it is important that we stay safe.

 

http://oldforums.eve...hreadID=1218870

 

This could very much be one of you, so how can we minimize our risk and stay safe on the internet and to protect ourself?

First of all, always make sure that you are up to date on patches, windows update comes with new updates and patches that will

protect you're computer, but you will still need other security products to stay protected.

 

Most security vendors on the market today have AntiVirus, Firewall, Internet Security and even Encryption and programs that can store

you're passwords (secured with encryption).

 

There are many great Vendors out there that you can choose from and the best ones are the ones you pay for.

So here i my setup, these are the security products that i use:

 

*Bitdefender Internet Security 2015

http://www.bitdefender.com/

- Cost $66.07

 

With this product i now have a firewall, antivirus and other nice tools like privacy and clean up tools

 

*Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

- Cost $24.95

 

This is a great product and you can get it for free, but the paid version gives you extra security, as malware protection and

Malicious Website Protection and it wont interfere with my main security, witch in this case is "Bitdefender Internet Security 2015"

 

*HitmanPro 3

http://www.surfright.nl/en/home/

- Cost $24.95

 

Malwarebytes and HitmanPro are being used as secondary scanners that does not interfere with you're main Internet security product

and HitmanPro is a very good scanner to use.

 

Okey so now i've listed my security products that i use, main security with 2 additional on demand scanners, what else could i use to help me out and at the same time keep me safe?

 

Well i do have other security products, ea with different purpose so i will list those aswell.

 

*KeyScrambler

http://www.qfxsoftware.com/

- Cost $29.99 (Pro) $44.99 (Premium) - These prices are 1 (one) time fees, premium is the one i uses and covers almost everything.

 

KeyScrambler encrypts everything that you type onto you're computer or other programs or any browsers, so if you are being keylogged by a program on your pc they will only see encrypted text and not you're actual text, the free version of KeyScrambler

protects your browser only but the premium version protects your windows log in and everthing on your pc even browesers and games like eve online, very usefull tool to have atleast with this program you cant say that you got hacked by a keylogger

 

*Kaspersky Password Manager

http://www.kaspersky.com/

- Cost $24.95

 

Protect your Digital Identity...
Kaspersky Password Manager is an indispensable tool for the active Internet user. It fully automates the process of entering passwords and other data into websites and saves the user going to the trouble of creating and remembering multiple passwords.

All password saved by Kaspersky Password Manager is encrypted and secured and it also comes with Password Generator.

 

*Sandboxie

http://www.sandboxie.com/

- Cost $20.11

 

"Let's admit it: sometimes, even though we know it's wrong, we all open the occasional sketchy program or file. We're not judging, but if you're going to do it, at least use protection. Enter Sandboxie, which lets you run programs independent of the rest of your system. That way they can't infect, access, or otherwise interfere with your Windows installation. It's also great for testing apps you aren't sure of or running multiple instances of an app that won't let you, so it's fun for the whole family."

 

Very usefull to use when you are unsure of a program or a website, use sandboxie, everything that happends in the sandbox happends in a virtual memory and should anything "Malicious" happend you just simply click terminate all and it's all gone like it never happend.

 

*CyberGhost VPN

http://www.cyberghostvpn.com/

- Cost $39.99

 

"CyberGhost VPN secures your internet connection, replaces your IP address with one of your choice and allows you to remain anonymous online and keep your private data safe from prying eyes. Best part? We don’t keep logs!"

Takes freedom of speech to a whole new level in the same way as TOR does (https://www.torproject.org/). It is also usefull to gain access to restricted areas, like i am not from the U.S.A but thanks to CyberGhost VPN i can access the american version of NetFlix!

 

*Secunia PSI

http://secunia.com/v...nning/personal/

- Cost Free

The Secunia PSI explained

The Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) is a free computer security solution that identifies vulnerabilities in non-Microsoft (third-party) programs which can leave your PC open to attacks.

Simply put, it scans software on your system and identifies programs in need of security updates to safeguard your PC against cybercriminals. It then supplies your computer with the necessary software security updates to keep it safe. The Secunia PSI even automates the updates for your insecure programs, making it a lot easier for you to maintain a secure PC.

Using a scanner like Secunia PSI 3.0 is complementary to antivirus software, and as a free computer security program, is essential for every home computer.

 

*Folder Lock

http://www.newsoftwa...net/folderlock/

- Cost $39.95

 

Lock files, folders & drives

Encrypt files & folders

Backup files to a secure cloud

Protect USB/CD/Emails

Make Wallets

Shred files

Clean History

 

What is Folder Lock?

Folder Lock lets you password-protect files, folders and drives; encrypt your important files on-the-fly; backup them in real-time; protect portable drives; shred files & drives and clean history. Folder Lock is the most downloaded file-security application with more than 25 million users. It works on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP.

 

*CCleaner

http://www.piriform.com/

- Cost Free

 

"CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your PC.
It protects your privacy and makes your computer faster and more secure!"

 

Okey so i have listed up my security stuff, i am not saying that you need to buy all of this i was only listing what i use to stay safe.

 

Thanks for reading and fly safe o7

 

[Corniel Azizora]

Wow, really nice thread!

 

I wonder though with all those security programs aren't you more at risk of getting issues with your PC? I mean, obviously those programs will be running a certain amount of load on your PC all the time, and you might have compatibility issues from 1 security software to the other! 

[Professor Clio]

Jesus, are you getting a kickback on these? Most of those are garbage. The rest can be substituted with free alternatives.

[Lasse R Farnsworth]

Ok as an military It-security guy I have my own view on this stuff ^^

You should do:

Solid passwors sheme

Encryption never hurts

An "normal free" virusscanner (AntiVir as an exampel) will catch most of the old viruses .. the new stuff you don't catch anyways

Write your passwords in an secure OFFLINE (PAPER !!) location ... and have an reminder piece of paper with you ... if it is on you computer an keylogger will grab it .. even with super expensive key scrammbler with scrambled eggs ...

Good passwort system:

Longbasepassword + some special Keys !"§$"§$%%"$§ + name of the service as an example

For example MERLINISANCOOLSHIP?RvB

Then put that in an md5 generator (there are many)

-> voila your password wich is a) easy to remember/to restore and more secure then the most shit: 8d1254427abc5f71efd368987963d872

and lastly Never use an important password more then ONCE .. this is the reason why I recomend the servicename in the sheme .. gives you unique passwords all the time ... and Windows passwords are easy to crack ... Rainbowtables and such .. just saying

 

[Lasse R Farnsworth]

 

 

*Bitdefender Internet Security 2015

 

 

 

*Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

- Cost $24.95

*HitmanPro 3

http://www.surfright.nl/en/home/

- Cost $24.95

 

 

*KeyScrambler

http://www.qfxsoftware.com/

- Cost $29.99 (Pro) $44.99 (Premium) - These prices are 1 (one) time fees, premium is the one i uses and covers almost everything.

 

*Kaspersky Password Manager

http://www.kaspersky.com/

- Cost $24.95

*Sandboxie

http://www.sandboxie.com/

- Cost $20.11

 

 

*CyberGhost VPN

http://www.cyberghostvpn.com/

 

*Secunia PSI

http://secunia.com/v...nning/personal/

*Folder Lock

http://www.newsoftwa...net/folderlock/

*CCleaner

http://www.piriform.com/

- Cost Free

 

"CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your PC.
It protects your privacy and makes your computer faster and more secure!"

 

 

Ok first of my posts was my offical It-security answer .. now I put on my hacker hat .. ok

-Bitdefender .. ok not the best not the worst firewall .. better then nothing but the windwos firewall is good enough for most stuff .. Actually as an attacker I don't care for your firewall .. I just attack your browser and done .... 

-Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium & HitmanPro 3

again not bad .. but the interesting stuff will get through .. if you install hundrets of "free apps" then ok .. but then I can't help you anyway . .there are good openn source scanners out there ...

KeyScrambler

will NOT WORK easy .. your programms need unencrypted input in the RAM .. so yeah guess were a keylogger loggs ??

 

Kaspersky PasswordManager

Yeah getting all your passwords into an product from an russian vendor (THEY ARE GREAT IN THE ANTIVIRUS STUFF .. but they develop also Viruses so yeah they know their shit)

Its just a trust issue .. getting all your valuable  stuff in one location = I need to hack just one programm ..

Sandboxie

Sandboxing is a good idea but I would use virtual installations (virtual box, virtual pc etc) if I want to be super secure .. Sandboxing is hard, unconvinient and most sandbox programms will break ...doing it right is hard ...

CyberGhost VPN

An VPN to america .. that is no security ... an VPN terminates your connection at the endpoint and you leave from their server to go to the internet .. yeah great for netflix .. BUT SECURITY ??? piping in the USA ?? HOME OF THE NSA ????

Secunia PSI

another scanner ?? Ok your CCleaner is sound .. but all the scanners just find KNOWN threads .. as an hacker gues what I am ?? NOT KNOWN

 

Folder Lock

Ok encryption is always good ... but go for an whole system encryption .. I'm, also an forensics expert .. and Win 7&8 for example have an database with thumbnails (BIG thumbnails) of all pictures you ever watched ... you know for performance issues .. as long as you don't encrypt that I just pop an forensic linux dvd in you system and watch your porn .. just saying

[Kai Zamayid]

Ok first of my posts was my offical It-security answer .. now I put on my hacker hat .. ok

-Bitdefender .. ok not the best not the worst firewall .. better then nothing but the windwos firewall is good enough for most stuff .. Actually as an attacker I don't care for your firewall .. I just attack your browser and done .... 

-Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium & HitmanPro 3

again not bad .. but the interesting stuff will get through .. if you install hundrets of "free apps" then ok .. but then I can't help you anyway . .there are good openn source scanners out there ...

KeyScrambler

will NOT WORK easy .. your programms need unencrypted input in the RAM .. so yeah guess were a keylogger loggs ??

 

Kaspersky PasswordManager

Yeah getting all your passwords into an product from an russian vendor (THEY ARE GREAT IN THE ANTIVIRUS STUFF .. but they develop also Viruses so yeah they know their shit)

Its just a trust issue .. getting all your valuable  stuff in one location = I need to hack just one programm ..

Sandboxie

Sandboxing is a good idea but I would use virtual installations (virtual box, virtual pc etc) if I want to be super secure .. Sandboxing is hard, unconvinient and most sandbox programms will break ...doing it right is hard ...

CyberGhost VPN

An VPN to america .. that is no security ... an VPN terminates your connection at the endpoint and you leave from their server to go to the internet .. yeah great for netflix .. BUT SECURITY ??? piping in the USA ?? HOME OF THE NSA ????

Secunia PSI

another scanner ?? Ok your CCleaner is sound .. but all the scanners just find KNOWN threads .. as an hacker gues what I am ?? NOT KNOWN

 

Folder Lock

Ok encryption is always good ... but go for an whole system encryption .. I'm, also an forensics expert .. and Win 7&8 for example have an database with thumbnails (BIG thumbnails) of all pictures you ever watched ... you know for performance issues .. as long as you don't encrypt that I just pop an forensic linux dvd in you system and watch your porn .. just saying

 

Hi thanks for comment.

 

My bitdefender is cranked to max security i am paranoid ... always.

 

1: about the keyscrambler.

 

when i tested keyscrambler i used a program called Shadow Defender http://www.shadowdefender.com/

i then search for programs like leak test and keylogger, shadow defender, once activated will protect my computer, that means that what ever happends to my computer after shadow defender has been activated will be gone after system reboots.

 

i cant remember the names of the program used, but one of them where recommended by an IT expert if you wanted to see/test your security and see wheter or not you could be monitored.

 

Non of the programs used unkown and known keylogging programs was able to read anything i typed on my computer when KeyScramble was active, all inputs where written in random keystrokes letter words numbers etc.

 

It would look like something like this (even using space tab creates new random letters);

 

"i&9RPr^B5beT1yG2#Znf!XDvd8~W3khMO4gN%0CVa*6Eot$7mF" (this is how the input gets read when a keylogger moniters your system).

 

KeyScramble does work

 

2: about Kaspersky PasswordManager.

 

Kaspersky Password Manager can help you protect your online accounts from hackers by creating and automatically entering complex passwords. It employs powerful encryption methods and bypasses keyloggers and phishers.

 

Securely storing your passwords

All of your passwords and key information about your identity are stored in an encrypted vault – so it’s virtually impossible for your passwords to be hacked or stolen by cybercriminals or identity thieves:

• Your passwords and identity cards* can only be unlocked with a master password that only you know.
• Virtual Keyboard technology lets you securely enter your master password on your PC – so keyloggers can’t capture your master password.

However KeyScrambler also encrypts Password Manager and my passwords are complex, this is an example of how my master password look like and is written in the same way and lengt as my main password but what im writing now is ofc not my password its just a look alike so that you get the idea of how my pass looks like, i never use the same password and all my passwords are complex.

The only pass that is not complex is the password i use on this site http://rvbeve.combut here is an example of the master password;

 

#Td%OR6bG1!e

 

i can actually remember this password

 

I have backups of my password data base witch is encryped by default and that data base is is secured in a encrypted vault.

All of the passwords saved in Kaspersky password manager is encrypted and if you seriusly belive that you can steal my password i wish you good luck

 

3: about Sandboxie.

 

I have with the use of Shadow Defender tested sandboxie in anyway i could by using 0 day malware and by going to malware infected sites firewall was disabled for this test, and the malware used came from the same site IT experts along with Amature security testers use when they want to test security products and then rank the products after...

 

Nothing broke sandboxie or got through, and if you youtube or google sandboxie (reviews and tests) you get the same result.

 

I have never been infected on my computer when i used sandboxie and if your so confident that you can break sandboxie the prove it!

 

http://malc0de.com/dashboard/

 

http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/

 

You can find links here, but do not download anything from this site unless you are protected!

 

4: about CyberGhost VPN.

 

 

Where are the VIP servers?

 

Posted by The CyberGhost Team on 12 December 2013 11:07 AM

 

As a reaction to the NSA scandal we decided to secure all our servers with 256 bit SSL encryption. That doesn't mean the 128 bit encryption is unsafe, in  fact it's not known that it can be broken unless implementing a backdoor or being helped by the owner of a SSL website, but we wanted to play safe and give our ALL our customers the best possible solution for their needs of privacy. This includes of course also users of the Free Service. Furthermore we didn't want to get surprised if one future day 128 bit will be broken (and be among the mayority, caught with their pants down).

After equipping all servers with 256 bit encryption there was no need for a differentiation between our usual server pool and our special security VIP servers anymore. All servers became VIP servers - that's why we gave up labeling them separately. 

To compensate our Premium Plus users (even though we didn't take away something but in fact added more security for all) we further decided to realize a long wished feature: using a CyberGhost account at the same time with different devices. All Premium Plus users will now be able to use up to five devices at the same time - enough for PCs, Tablets and smartphones for you and your family members.

 

• AES 256-bit encryption
• Open VPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec
• 290 servers in over 23 countries

THEY DO NOT KEEP LOGS! and you can choose any country and even servers with different IP's

I am using CyberGhost when i am on forums if you are as skilled as you say you are then tell me where i am from my real ip adress

break into my computer and leave me a note

 

https://support.cybe...other-countries

 

5: about Secunia PSI.

 

This program will not lead you to malicius sites only to the vendors sites only, this program will tell you if one of your legit programs are not up to date and that you need to update them, very helpfull to make sure that you are allways up to date so that "hackers" or other nasty stuff cant inflict dammage to you in the way they could have if you didnt update your programs.

 

6: about Folder Lock.

 

No Pictures gets stored on my pc because i use sandboxie for that so nothing gets on my laptop, you wont find any Pictures on my c: drive

Folder lock can hide stuff unless you have my masterpassword you will never be able to recover anything with your forensic linux dvd

 

But ofcourse i go go with TrueCrypt.

 

As for all of the programs i listed as program that i use its all installed on a mega cheap laptop with 4gb ram memory 2.16 ghz processor and i have never had any problems what so ever! and this laptop is mega cheap and crappy, i bought it only to be able to access eve online, youtube, forums news etc.

 

"-Bitdefender .. ok not the best not the worst firewall .. better then nothing but the windwos firewall is good enough for most stuff .. Actually as an attacker I don't care for your firewall .. I just attack your browser and done ...."

 

Attack me

 

Fly safe o7

 

[Lasse R Farnsworth]

No offence meant but CyberGhost VPN is an american company .. nough said  

I have my working experience and yeah you invest a great deal to make your windows secure .. while still using windows ^^

I had all this bullshit bingo presentations during my time .. all the higher guys would be dazzeled with the nice words .. and then suddendly an smiling asshohle from the last row would tear their solutuon appart Guess what my job was ? 

Its nice to see that people think about securing their stuff .. And yeah you can ask my in mumble about that stuff and I'm open to teach something but in the end your system is as secure as its foundation .. all your tools mean nothing as long you cant trust the base system down to the chipset .. All your masterpasswords etc would mean nothing if somebody coulöd touch your laptop for 30 min .. another keyboardcontroller on to the thing and all your passwords are gone ^^

[Kai Zamayid]

No offence meant but CyberGhost VPN is an american company .. nough said

I have my working experience and yeah you invest a great deal to make your windows secure .. while still using windows ^^

I had all this bullshit bingo presentations during my time .. all the higher guys would be dazzeled with the nice words .. and then suddendly an smiling asshohle from the last row would tear their solutuon appart Guess what my job was ? 

Its nice to see that people think about securing their stuff .. And yeah you can ask my in mumble about that stuff and I'm open to teach something but in the end your system is as secure as its foundation .. all your tools mean nothing as long you cant trust the base system down to the chipset .. All your masterpasswords etc would mean nothing if somebody coulöd touch your laptop for 30 min .. another keyboardcontroller on to the thing and all your passwords are gone ^^

 

CyberGhost is a Romanian company, but with a large presence in Germany!

 

But i do agree that all my security programs are not 100% foolproof, as Snowden (the whistleblower) nicely explained it; "If the NSA wants access to your computer, they will get access".

 

But if we ignore the NSA, my security and the way i use it will make a hackers life difficult, come at me bro!

[Lasse R Farnsworth]

You use a browser With flash or ? And I don't ignore the NSA that is the point ...

[Rasmus Forlorn]

Java applets might be even juicier than flash... full admin access for literally anything. Kiss the sandbox concept good bye, it's long since dead.

 

Base advise for anyone less into 1's and 0's is "don't stick your browser into things you don't know". There is no such thing as a free fuck. Protect your soft spots, clean them regularly and keep them in good working condition - the one down there and the other one you use reading this. Both can get you into a lot of hurt.

 

Kind of a shame that you need a drivers license to use a car but nothing to access the internet. With M2M you can do so much more damage, to yourself and others, on the internet than inside a car.

[Kai Zamayid]

Java applets might be even juicier than flash... full admin access for literally anything. Kiss the sandbox concept good bye, it's long since dead.

 

Base advise for anyone less into 1's and 0's is "don't stick your browser into things you don't know". There is no such thing as a free fuck. Protect your soft spots, clean them regularly and keep them in good working condition - the one down there and the other one you use reading this. Both can get you into a lot of hurt.

 

Kind of a shame that you need a drivers license to use a car but nothing to access the internet. With M2M you can do so much more damage, to yourself and others, on the internet than inside a car.

 

https://addons.mozil...ipt/?src=search

 

very usefull

[Corniel Azizora]

Can you please stop wipping your IT-IPPIN and get to some simple stuff for the simpletons?

[Lasse R Farnsworth]

Can you please stop wipping your IT-IPPIN and get to some simple stuff for the simpletons?

 

Actually the best It security advice I can give: Considere your windos hacked and all your data lost. Do good offline offsite backups ... Backups are the most important point. If you have super sensitive stuff (In my chase some of my pictures) work from external medias and only without internet connection .. helps ..

[Rasmus Forlorn]

Super simple for the simpletons: use a spare computer when flying in Internet low/null sec:

 

What I would consider lowsec:

> surfing porn

> media sharing sites

> anything else where people openly ask you for $, but sell you illicit stuff (they have an interest in you returning, compare this to station and gate guns which offer some protection, but not a lot).

 

What I would consider nullsec:

> downloading hacks, cracks and serials

> downloading anything that ends with .exe, .msi, .com - no matter what is promised to you it's supposed to contain (that's actually close to buying a can in Jita Local). The only exception to this rule is if the file comes from the vendor of the software you just purchased for real $ or if it is a well known & respected shareware / freeware site. 

> downloading hacked software, especially that Windows 8.1 you don't want to pay for

> anything that offers you that proverbial free fuck that just does not exist

 

These activities, if you must do them in the first place, should by all means be done from a computer where you absolutely do not mind having every key you type sent to bad people, who can see your browsing history (incl. the porn parts you accessed in 'incognito' mode) and basically impersonate this computer to any site out there - you did save passwords in your browser after all.

 

So you really want to keep that separate from the computer where you maintain your CV, your clinical records, write your thesis for university, have copies of your birth certificate and passport, your social security numbers and where you handle any kind of money (online banking, paypal, amazon & co) or important communication. For the small business men, your bookkeeping falls square into that category. It's anything "you cannot afford to lose" - fly it into low or null at your own peril.

 

If you cannot afford two computers, install Virtual Box. It's free and allows you to run Windows inside Windows (it does more, but this is, per request, kept simple) - so you get your sandbox for the cost of an additional Windows license. Nothing new to learn and you have a space in which you can do the nasty and in case someone locks you out of the sandbox, encrypts all your files on the sandbox and ransoms you for them, you just wipe it and re-install. It takes half an hour max to get it back up and running WITHOUT having lost anything of value. In Eve terms, that's an empty pod you were flying.

 

For those less concerned about a 3rd party maybe snooping their files, getting an account from the million Dropbox clones out there works wonders too - you get to designate one folder on your computer and EVERYTHING (to a limit, which varies with the offer and $ you are willing to pay) you put in there will be copied to a location in the (mostly Amazon) Cloud - so in case you lose your stuff locally, you have a place to recover from. Granted, they likely can peek at your stuff, but then for the average Joe that's a better deal than completely, entirely, utterly, irrevocably loosing your most important things to A Stupid Mistake™.

[Kai Zamayid]

This thread was ment to get you aware of the dangers online, if you have Tips and Tricks and How to's on how to maximise your security, then please post what programs you think can help others.

 

It can be browsers, apps with the browsers, pc programs, secure VPN's and so on, please post the name of the security products and their websites and maby even give us a quick info on what ea product does and how it can help our security.

 

Thanks and fly safe o7

[Miner's Bane]

Use strong, unique passwords for email accounts. Use a strong, unique password for LastPass and randomly-generated 15-character passwords for the million garbage sites you have to register for. There you go, you have to remember 3-4 passwords and you're still immune to the biggest threat, which is password reuse after massive password databases get dumped (and rainbow tabled, seriously this is 2014 why is anyone storing passwords without a salt).

 

As for computer security, MSE is pretty much as good as anything and it's free. If you need encryption (laptops should always be encrypted, desktops if you're paranoid), then TrueCrypt a partition and put a clean install onto it, or just use BitLocker, which is built into windows. Use a strong, unique password.

[Delucian]

Pass phrases are far more secure that special character passwords, statistically. Something like "Il0veRvBcau$eIgett0pew" is easy to remember and near unhackable.

[Ryan Erishi]

3lM0'$ar3SmelLy?

 

how's that?

[Lasse R Farnsworth]

[Y'talana]

Or just a good nice "Elmer Fudd chased down a herd of wabbits this morning"

It's easy to keep, but long and random-y.