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FAQ: Flame, the “super spy”

Aug04
by wingman on August 4, 2012 at 10:19
Posted In: IT Security, Microsoft

The spyware worm Flame is being billed as a “deadly cyber weapon”, but a calmer analysis reveals it to be a tool by professionals for professionals that doesn’t actually have that many new features compared to, say, the widespread online-banking trojan Zeus.
What is Flame?
Flame is the code name for a spyware program that is built [...]

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Unable to open links from Outlook due to restrictions

May26
by wingman on May 26, 2011 at 10:14
Posted In: Hints & Tips, Microsoft

A very common question comes up often in the Microsoft forums:
When clicking on a hyperlink in an e-mail, I get this Message : “This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.” I get this message every time that I attempt to use [...]

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How To: Set Program Access in Control Panel

May21
by wingman on May 21, 2011 at 10:10
Posted In: Hints & Tips, Microsoft, Tutorial

Windows XP and Vista allow you to control program defaults through Control Panel. If the above methods fail, use this method to set the default browser.
In Windows XP, go to Add and Remove Programs, Set Program Access and Defaults. In “Choose a default web browser”, check on the “Internet Explorer” [...]

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Open a Command Prompt From the Desktop Right-Click Menu

Mar20
by wingman on March 20, 2011 at 20:48
Posted In: Hints & Tips, Microsoft, Tutorial

If you don’t already have a quick launch icon or a hotkey set to open a command prompt, there’s really quick trick that you can do on any Windows 7 or Vista computer to open up a command prompt without having to navigate the menu.
Just hold down the Shift key and right-click on the desktop…

And [...]

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