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Anatomy of a Trojan (After Math)
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Actual time required to erase, restore, update and install the basic applications on a spyware infected Windows 2000 Professional computer: 54 hours of non-stop waiting (plus) 1303 keystrokes (plus) 225 mouse clicks (plus) 6 hours of sleep.
The After Math: (minus) 1 Malicious Remote Admin Host (minus) 2 Backdoors (minus) 4 Viruses (minus) 17 Adwares (minus) 53 Trojan Horse Downloaders (equals) a little extra money in my pocket.
Take the Tree Down Already
Image by BenSpark
Christmas Tree is up still and there may be a virus on my laptop. More at www.benspark.com/take-the-tree-down-already.html
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Fix any computer problem with a solid set of workbench tools
Image by adria.richards
My first "note" image on Flickr!
My workbench tools. All items labeled for you.
Software
* Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD)
* Ubuntu Live CD
* Knoppix Live CD
* NT Offline Password Editor
* Darik’s Boot and Nuke (DBAN)
* OPHCrack
* Gparted
* Spybot Search and Destroy
* hijackThis!
* Antivir
Hardware
* External hard drive enclosure for 3.5″ drive or CD/DVD drive
* External hard drive enclosure for 2.5″ laptop drive
* 4 port KVM switch by Belkin
* Apple Aiport Express wireless router/ap/client
* PCMCIA wireless card by Linksys
* Crimper for RJ45 network cables and RJ11 phone cords
Adapters
* USB to SATA, 3.5″, 2.5″ drive adapter
* RJ45 network cable coupler to join 2 cables (not good for long term use)
* SATA to IDE adapter
* Crossover adapter (I have some for sale each)
Tools and assorted items
* Set of small screwdrivers
* Compressed air
* Velcro
* Clean paintbrush with soft bristles
* Bright overhead adjustable lamp (Seek IKEA and ye shall find)
* Thermal Grease
* Rubbing alcohol
* Spare power supplies
* Lots of spare screws
* Lots of spare IDE and SATA cables
* Lots of spare RJ45 Network cables
* Spare memory, PC100, PC2100, Simms, Dimms and laptop
* Yoda Pez dispenser and Firefox sticker for good luck