All about Computer Security

1-- VIRUS:
A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user. The original may modify the copies or the copies may modify themselves, as occurs in a metamorphic virus.

A virus can only spread from one computer to another when its host is taken to the uninfected computer, for instance by a user sending it over a network or carrying it on a removable medium such as a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive. Additionally, viruses can spread to other computers by infecting files on a network file system or a file system that is accessed by another computer. Viruses are sometimes confused with computer worms and Trojan horses.

A worm, however, can spread itself to other computers without needing to be transferred as part of a host. A Trojan horse is a file that appears harmless until executed. In contrast to viruses, Trojan horses do not insert their code into other computer files.

Many personal computers are now connected to the Internet and to local-area networks, facilitating their spread. Today's viruses may also take advantage of network services such as the World Wide Web, e-mail, and file sharing systems to spread, blurring the line between viruses and worms. Furthermore, some sources use an alternative terminology in which a virus is any form of self-replicating malware.

2-- TROJANS:
In the context of computer software, a Trojan horse is a program that unlike a virus contains or installs a malicious program (sometimes called the payload or 'trojan'). The term is derived from the classical myth of the Trojan Horse. Trojan horses may appear to be useful or interesting programs (or at the very least harmless) to an unsuspecting user, but are actually harmful when executed. (See Social engineering.)

Often the term is shortened to simply trojan, even though this turns the adjective into a noun.

There are two common types of Trojan horses. One is otherwise useful software that has been corrupted by a hacker inserting malicious code that executes while the program is used. Examples include various implementations of weather alerting programs, computer clock setting software, and peer to peer file sharing utilities. The other type is a standalone program that masquerades as something else, like a game or image file, in order to trick the user into some misdirected complicity that is needed to carry out the program's objectives.

3-- SPYWARE:
Spyware is computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. The term Spyware, which was coined in 1995 but wasn't widely used for another five years, is often used interchangeably with adware and malware (software designed to infiltrate and damage a computer respectively).

Personal information is secretly recorded with a variety of techniques, including logging keystrokes, recording Internet web browsing history, and scanning documents on the computer's hard disk. Purposes range from overtly criminal (theft of passwords and financial details) to the merely annoying (recording Internet search history for targeted advertising, while consuming computer resources).

Spyware may collect different types of information. Some variants attempt to track the websites a user visits and then send this information to an advertising agency. More malicious variants attempt to intercept passwords or credit card numbers as a user enters them into a web form or other applications.

4-- ADWARE:
Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertising material to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used.

5-- SPAM:
Spamming is the abuse of electronic messaging systems to send unsolicited bulk messages, which are generally undesired. While the most widely recognized form of spam is email spam, the term is applied to similar abuses in other media: instant messaging spam, Usenet newsgroup spam, Web search engine spam, spam in blogs, mobile phone messaging spam, internet forum spam and junk fax transmissions.

6-- PHISHING:
Phishing is essentially an online con game and phishers are nothing more than tech-savvy con artists and identify thieves. They use SPAM, malicious Web sites, email messages and instant messages to trick people into divulging sensitive information, such as bank and credit card accounts.

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ANTI-VIRUS SOLUTIONS

Using Internet Security Suites Is Always Better Than Using Just An Anti-Virus On Its Own
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1-- Kaspersky Internet Security 2009
(RECOMMENDED)
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Online Virus Scan - Kaspersky Online Virus Scanner
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

2-- Eset Smart Security
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Online Virus Scan - ESET Online Scanner
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No (Under Development)

3-- BitDefender Internet Security 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Version Available For Home Users - BitDefender 10 Free Edition
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

4-- Grisoft AVG Internet Security 8
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Version Available For Home Users - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No

5-- McAfee Internet Security 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Online Security & Virus Check - McAfee FreeScan
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

6-- Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Online Security & Virus Check - TrendMicro HouseCall
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

7-- ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No

8-- Avast! 4.8 Professional Edition
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Version Available For Home Users - Avast! 4 Home Edition
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

9-- Norton Internet Security 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

10-- Panda Internet Security 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Online Security & Virus Check - Panda ActiveScan with TruePrevent
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No

11-- eTrust CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Online Scanner - Free Virus Scan
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No

12-- Avira Premium Security Suite 2009
(RECOMMENDED)
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Version Available For Home Users - Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

13-- A-Squared Anti Malware 4
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Online Virus Scan - A Squared Online Virus Scanner
Free Version Available For Home Users - A-Squared Free
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No

14-- G Data Internet Security 2009
(RECOMMENDED)
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No

15-- Agnitum Outpost Pro Security Suite
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - No

16-- F-Secure Internet Security 2009
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE - Yes

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ANTI-SPYWARE SOLUTIONS
No Spyware Product Will Give You 100% Security So Its Always Best To Use A Recommended Product Along With 1 Or 2 Free Anti-Spywares
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1-- Webroot SpySweeper
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE

2-- PCTools Spyware Doctor 5.0
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
(RECOMMENDED)

3-- CA eTrust Pest Patrol 2008
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE

4-- ZoneAlarm AntiSpyware
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE

5-- Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2008 Pro
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
Free Personal Verion Available For Personal Use - Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition 1.06

6-- Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
(FREE TO USE)

7-- Javacool Software SpywareBlaster
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
(FREE TO USE)

8-- Microsoft Windows Defender
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
(FREE TO USE)

9-- Bazooka™ Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13.03
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
(FREE TO USE)

10-- SUPERAntiSpyware 4.1
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
(FREE TO USE)
(RECOMMENDED)

11-- Malwarebytes Anti Malware
WEBSITE LINK- CLICK HERE
(FREE TO USE)
(RECOMMENDED)

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How to use Keygens Patches and Cracks

Guys whenever you download a software or any program ; along with the installation file you get a bunch of other files as well that are required to make that software full version..!

If you wonder what these files are and how they are to be used then this article is for you . Here i explain each and every item like keygen, patch , crack etc..in sufficient detail..

Keygens:

Keygens are used to supply you with a valid serial number for the aplication. Some will give you a user name ,organization/company name and a few more then that. For the most part you just need to copy and paste the information generated in to the registration (Some will not let you paste the information with the mouse, If this happens try using the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+v". ) Make sure the keygen is the right one for the version of your software, some will work on more then one version though.

Patch:

A patch is program that is applied inside of the software folder. (example- go to drive C in my computer then programs then to the folder for the program you just installed) You then copy the patch and paste it into the folder. many times this will replace a part of the program with the same name, if you get this file already exists do you want to replace it? say yes. A patch is almost always version specific, make sure you use the correct one.

Cracks:

Crack is sort of a generic term and can apply to any fix but many times you just click it and it will register the program by making changes to you computers registry.

Already cracked:

This is fairly simple, just install the program and your done.

Loader:

this is a program that is installed in the application folder and it just makes the program think the trial version has not expired.

NFO:

You get these in many downloads but when you click on them they open up a system information file. What you need to do is right click on it and open as and select note pad. you can now read how to apply the crack. you can also drag it to a blank note pad or rename the file to .txt.

I could have gotten more technical but I dont think it was needed

Hope this helps with questions about these.

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Increase Your Download Speed..i.e. Fully utilize Your Internet Connection

The best way to download something from the internet is downloading it through a download manager. As always I would suggest you to use IDM. This posting is about how to get the maximum download speed in IDM.
If you dont have IDM [CLICK HERE TO INSTALL IDM+CRACK]

Once you install IDM and its crack follow this step by step guide...

1]- Open IDM and in the menu go to- Downloads > options as shown:



2]- In the configuration window click on connections tab and choose your connection spped that applies to your internet connection.See the caps:




3]- In default max parallel connections set its value to 16 as shown:


By changing the max connection from 8 to 16 you will notice a considerable increase in download speed as now IDM downloads from 16 parallel connections per file in comparison to the previous 8.

If you face any problem or any issue is there feel free to ask me either here or in the DOWNLOADS N HACKS shoutbox...

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ADRIVE..Once d Best now d WORST..THE PROBLEM

Guys as u know about till 3-4 months back Adrive was considered as the best free file hosting service as it used to provide good download speeds , supported download managers and what not.
But of late Adrives service has gone from good to bad and from bad to worse.
They have imposed a hell lot of restrictions now like rapidshare like:

1]- max 5 downloads are provided for a file by adrive.If alerady 5 users are downloading a file you will have to wait then.THIS EXPLAINS THE PUBLIC FILE BUSY EROR THAT YOU OFTEN GET..!

2]- recently all the files that i had uploaded on Adrive were unshared by them, that means that all d adrive links that i provided on DOWNLOADS N HACKS after months of uploads became obsolete. I was devastated, but had to take it in my stride. So now if you find an adrive link on DOWNLOADS N HACKS that does not work just report it and i will rectify it as soon as possible.

3]- if a file has been deleted from d adrive server then it shows up a message file no longer available.In this case there is now way that it could be restored.

If u have some questions or any further issue pls feel free to ask.

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Mediafire giving Downloading PROBLEMS...READ ON..

When we talk about Mediafire then one thing that comes to mind is that it is the best free filehosting service as it provides lightning fast simultaneous downloads.

But since nothing is perfect in this world , the same logic applies to MF as well.
Sometimes when we visit a download link we receive errors even though the file is present on the server or even worse we are unable to download the file.

Here i give u a step by step guide on how to download from MF....And all the errors that might stop you from downloading are also discussed...

1]-Open the MF link in your browser.Lets take this link as an example.This is how it will look:



2]-Upon entering the supplied password you will be taken to a new screen which will look like this:


3]-Instead of left clicking on 'click here to download' right click on it as shown and then select DOWNLOAD WITH IDM from the menu as shown:




4]-IDM download window will appear.Then click on DOWNLOAD.

5]-Sometimes a particular link gives an error like Server busy or maybe something else.In all these cases the solution is to open the link in some other browser like Opera or IE or Chrome.
It should work fine then.

6]-But if this screen appears on opening a link:
This means that the file is no longer available on the MF server.If this happens with any of the link provided on DOWNLOADS N HACKS then contact me and i will reupload the file. If you still face any problem in downloading from MF just leave a comment here or in the shoutbox of DOWNLOADS N HACKS and i will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Movie Not Playing..How it play it..

Guys as you know there ar numerous formats in which a movie can be encoded like avi, divx, rmvb, xvid, mpg, etc. etc.
By default windows is set to play all movie files in Windows Media Player and more often than not it gives problems in playing movie files.

The reason for these problems is that windows does not have the necessary codecs to play these movie files. The simple solution to this problem is installing a good codec pack in your system...

I have used various codec packs and the best that i feel is KLITE CODEC PACK.
It is very easy to use.K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools. Codecs are required to encode and/or decode (play) audio and video. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play 99% of all the movies that you download from the internet.
^^Download it here^^

PS- For RMVB files you need to have REAL PLAYER installed in your system. Download real player from Real.com

If you still face any problem in playing a movie then just leave a comment here or in the shoutbox of DOWNLOADS N HACKS n i will get back to you as soon as possible.

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How to JOIN a File Using HJSPLIT - A STEP BY STEP GUIDE

With HJSplit you can not only split files, but also join the split parts back together again.

Information: a collection of split parts is set of files having all the same filename, exept for the extension at the end of the file name (.001, .002, .003, etc.) . Combining/joining these split parts is equivalent to restoring the original (pre-split) file.

After clicking on the 'Join' button in the main HJSplit screen, you will see the following screen:



To join a set of files, just perform the steps indicated below.

(1) Make sure the set of split parts (set of files ending in .001, .002, .003, etc.) to be joined all reside inside the same directory.

(2) click on the button 'Input file', in the screen directly above, which will open the dialog shown directly below:


(3) In this dialog, select the file you want to join. Then press the 'Open' button.

Information: please note that only the first file in the set of split parts (the .001 file) is visible in this dialog. Note that it is important that all split parts are in the same folder. When the other files which belong to the set of split parts (.002, .003, .004, etc.) are in the same folder, HJSplit will automatically find them during joining.

After pressing 'Open', the name and path of the file you just selected will appear in the 'input file' box, please see below:


(4) Press the 'start' button in the screen above. HJSplit now shows a progressbar with the title 'working'.



(5) Finally,you will see the message that joining is completed (see below).

That the joined file can now be found in the same folder as the split part (the .001 file you selected in step 2).

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Movie Release Guide [All the RiPS Demistyfied..]

Guys most of you would have wondered at some point of time or the other what the terms that i mention while posting the movies on DOWNLOADS N HACKS like CAM RiP, DVDRiP, TSRiP etc. etc. means.

So here i will explain each n every term in detail...

1]-CAM
A cam is a theater rip usually done with a digital video camera. A mini tripod is sometimes used, but a lot of the time this wont be possible, so the camera make shake. Also seating placement isn't always idle, and it might be filmed from an angle. If cropped properly, this is hard to tell unless there's text on the screen, but a lot of times these are left with triangular borders on the top and bottom of the screen.

Sound is taken from the onboard microphone of the camera, and especially in comedies, laughter can often be heard during the film. Due to these factors picture and sound quality are usually quite poor, but sometimes we're lucky, and the theater will be fairly empty and a fairly clear signal will be heard.

2]-TELESYNC (TS)
A telesync is the same spec as a CAM except it uses an external audio source (most likely an audio jack in the chair for hard of hearing people). A direct audio source does not ensure a good quality audio source, as a lot of background noise can interfere. A lot of the times a telesync is filmed in an empty cinema or from the projection booth with a professional camera, giving a better picture quality. Quality ranges drastically, check the sample before downloading the full release. A high percentage of Telesyncs are CAMs that have been mislabeled.

3]-TELECINE (TC)
A telecine machine copies the film digitally from the reels. Sound and picture should be very good, but due to the equipment involved and cost telecines are fairly uncommon. Generally the film will be in correct aspect ratio, although 4:3 telecines have existed. A great example is the JURASSIC PARK 3 TC done last year. TC should not be confused with TimeCode , which is a visible counter on screen throughout the film.

4]-SCREENER (SCR)
A pre VHS tape, sent to rental stores, and various other places for promotional use. A screener is supplied on a VHS tape, and is usually in a 4:3 (full screen) a/r, although letterboxed screeners are sometimes found. The main draw back is a "ticker" (a message that scrolls past at the bottom of the screen, with the copyright and anti-copy telephone number). Also, if the tape contains any serial numbers, or any other markings that could lead to the source of the tape, these will have to be blocked, usually with a black mark over the section. This is sometimes only for a few seconds, but unfortunately on some copies this will last for the entire film, and some can be quite big. Depending on the equipment used, screener quality can range from excellent if done from a MASTER copy, to very poor if done on an old VHS recorder thru poor capture equipment on a copied tape. Most screeners are transferred to VCD, but a few attempts at SVCD have occurred, some looking better than others.

5]-DVD-SCREENER (DVDscr)
Same premise as a screener, but transferred off a DVD. Usually letterbox , but without the extras that a DVD retail would contain. The ticker is not usually in the black bars, and will disrupt the viewing. If the ripper has any skill, a DVDscr should be very good. Usually transferred to SVCD or DivX/XviD.

6]-DVDRip
A copy of the final released DVD. If possible this is released PRE retail (for example, Star Wars episode 2) again, should be excellent quality. DVDrips are released in SVCD and DivX/XviD.

7]-VHSRip
Transferred off a retail VHS, mainly skating/sports videos and XXX releases.

8]-TVRip
TV episode that is either from Network (capped using digital cable/satellite boxes are preferable) or PRE-AIR from satellite feeds sending the program around to networks a few days earlier (do not contain "dogs" but sometimes have flickers etc) Some programs such as WWF Raw Is War contain extra parts, and the "dark matches" and camera/commentary tests are included on the rips. PDTV is capped from a digital TV PCI card, generally giving the best results, and groups tend to release in SVCD for these. VCD/SVCD/DivX/XviD rips are all supported by the TV scene.

9]-WORKPRINT (WP)
A workprint is a copy of the film that has not been finished. It can be missing scenes, music, and quality can range from excellent to very poor. Some WPs are very different from the final print (Men In Black is missing all the aliens, and has actors in their places) and others can contain extra scenes (Jay and Silent Bob) . WPs can be nice additions to the collection once a good quality final has been obtained.

10]-DivX Re-Enc
A DivX re-enc is a film that has been taken from its original VCD source, and re-encoded into a small DivX file. Most commonly found on file sharers, these are usually labeled something like Film.Name.Group(1of2) etc. Common groups are SMR and TND. These aren't really worth downloading, unless you're that unsure about a film u only want a 200mb copy of it. Generally avoid.

11]-Asian Silvers / PDVD
These are films put out by eastern bootleggers, and these are usually bought by some groups to put out as their own. Silvers are very cheap and easily available in a lot of countries, and its easy to put out a release, which is why there are so many in the scene at the moment, mainly from smaller groups who don't last more than a few releases. PDVDs are the same thing pressed onto a DVD. They have removable subtitles, and the quality is usually better than the silvers. These are ripped like a normal DVD, but usually released as VCD.

I believe this post should be able to demistify the movie releases...!!

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Different Formats Of Movies [.vcd,.xvid..etc..] EXPLAINED

Well you must have thought why so many different formats like avi,xvid,vdc,dvd,etc.etc..for a movie. Well the answer is pretty simple that each format provides different levels of compression and audio n video quality. So Here is the format guide...

1]-VCD

VCD is an mpeg1 based format, with a constant bitrate of 1150kbit at a resolution of 352×240 (NTCS). VCDs are generally used for lower quality transfers (CAM/TS/TC/Screener(VHS)/TVrip(analogue) in order to make smaller file sizes, and fit as much on a single disc as possible.

Both VCDs and SVCDs are timed in minutes, rather than MB, so when looking at an mpeg, it may appear larger than the disc capacity, and in reality u can fit 74min on a CDR74.

2]-SVCD

SVCD is an mpeg2 based (same as DVD) which allows variable bit-rates of up to 2500kbits at a resolution of 480×480 (NTSC) which is then decompressed into a 4:3 aspect ratio when played back. Due to the variable bit-rate, the length you can fit on a single CDR is not fixed, but generally between 35-60 Mins are the most common. To get a better SVCD encode using variable bit-rates, it is important to use multiple "passes". this takes a lot longer, but the results are far clearer.

3]-XVCD/XSVCD

These are basically VCD/SVCD that don't obey the "rules". They are both capable of much higher resolutions and bit-rates, but it all depends on the player to whether the disc can be played. X(S)VCD are total non-standards, and are usually for home-ripping by people who don't intend to release them.

4]-DivX / XviD

DivX is a format designed for multimedia platforms. It uses two codecs, one low motion, one high motion. most older films were encoded in low motion only, and they have problems with high motion too. A method known as SBC (Smart Bit-rate Control) was developed which switches codecs at the encoding stage, making a much better print. The format is Ana orphic and the bit-rate/resolution are interchangeable. Due to the higher processing power required, and the different codecs for playback, its unlikely we'll see a DVD player capable of play DivX for quite a while, if at all. There have been players in development which are supposedly capable, but nothing has ever arisen. The majority of PROPER DivX rips (not Re-Encs) are taken from DVDs, and generally up to 2hours in good quality is possible per disc. Various codecs exist, most popular being the original Divx3.11a and the new XviD codecs.

5]-CVD

CVD is a combination of VCD and SVCD formats, and is generally supported by a majority of DVD players. It supports MPEG2 bit-rates of SVCD, but uses a resolution of 352×480(ntsc) as the horizontal resolution is generally less important. Currently no groups release in CVD.

6]-DVD-R

Is the recordable DVD solution that seems to be the most popular (out of DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD+R). it holds 4.7gb of data per side, and double sided discs are available, so discs can hold nearly 10gb in some circumstances. SVCD mpeg2 images must be converted before they can be burnt to DVD-R and played successfully. DVD>DVDR copies are possible, but sometimes extras/languages have to be removed to stick within the available 4.7gb.

7]-MiniDVD

MiniDVD/cDVD is the same format as DVD but on a standard CDR/CDRW. Because of the high resolution/bit-rates, its only possible to fit about 18-21 mins of footage per disc, and the format is only compatible with a few players.

8]-RMVB/Rm

This format offers the best compression to quality ratio and has been developed by REAL Inc. So in a way a movie in RMVB format might be of only 300 mb but the quality is at par with an XVID of 700 MB.This format plays exclusively in Real Player.

Well these are all the formats i can think of at the moment...
So yet another mystery solved i guess..!!

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