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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Great info. site for those that utilize a CUSTOM HOSTS FILE (for security) A great site that Mr. Dancho Danchev "turned me onto", for making additions to your CUSTOM HOSTS FILE (mentioned earlier on in this guide in STEP # 5) via his security blog... how/why? SRI Malware Threat Center *...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Great info. site for those that utilize a CUSTOM HOSTS FILE (for security) A great site that Mr. Dancho Danchev "turned me onto", for making additions to your CUSTOM HOSTS FILE (mentioned earlier on in this guide in STEP # 5) via his security blog... how/why? SRI Malware Threat Center :)...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Conclusion To all interested/reading: I think this is it guys, I know of NO MORE to secure a Windows System... & again - IF any of you have ponits to add, please do so, but, I only ask that you keep it @ a technical computer security level (per my 1st initial post here's "P.S." section @ its...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Conclusion To all interested/reading: I think this is it guys, I know of NO MORE to secure a Windows System... & again - IF any of you have ponits to add, please do so, but, I only ask that you keep it @ a technical computer security level (per my 1st initial post here's "P.S." section @ its...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    "Checks & Balances" (part deux) - RESULTS POSSIBLE ON CIS TOOL (XP) http://windowsbb.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/59ad7bafa8ac185e29aa7f15fbaab80b.png That's an example of where your score (for users on Windows XP SP #2 no less fully hotfix patched as of this date) can be @ scoring-wise, on the...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    "Checks & Balances" (part deux) - RESULTS POSSIBLE ON CIS TOOL (XP) http://windowsbb.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/59ad7bafa8ac185e29aa7f15fbaab80b.png That's an example of where your score (for users on Windows XP SP #2 no less fully hotfix patched as of this date) can be @ scoring-wise, on...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    "Checks & Balances" (accuracy check of this article by "pros"), Part 1 I also "took the liberty" of contacting a well-known "security-pro" (in Don Parker of "SecurityFocus.com" fame, whom I post with @ Security Forums online with whose URL is below & I referred he to it, as it is the same...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    "Checks & Balances" (accuracy check of this article by "pros"), Part 1 I also "took the liberty" of contacting a well-known "security-pro" (in Don Parker of "SecurityFocus.com" fame, whom I post with @ Security Forums online with whose URL is below & I referred he to it, as it is the same...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    SECURING SERVICES (ala MacOS X style, for its daemons, via privelege levels) 1.) HARDENING & SECURING SERVICES HOW-TO (longest one of the lot but, one well worth pursuing... read on): Many services I do not need are either cut off OR secured in their logon entity to lower privilege entities...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    SECURING SERVICES (ala MacOS X style, for its daemons, via privelege levels) 1.) HARDENING & SECURING SERVICES HOW-TO (longest one of the lot but, one well worth pursuing... read on): Many services I do not need are either cut off OR secured in their logon entity to lower privilege entities...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Securing Telnet Service, & Usergroups SECURING THE TELNET SERVICE & USER GROUPS: And, a Mr. Markuss Jansson on his point on TELNET service (tlntsrv.exe iirc). How To Secure Windows 2000 / XP - Tips! Turn Telnet NTLM logings off -> Run: telnet.exe --> Type (and press enter): unset ntlm He...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Securing Telnet Service, & Usergroups SECURING THE TELNET SERVICE & USER GROUPS: And, a Mr. Markuss Jansson on his point on TELNET service (tlntsrv.exe iirc). How To Secure Windows 2000 / XP - Tips! Turn Telnet NTLM logings off -> Run: telnet.exe --> Type (and press enter): unset...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Add-Remove Programs (use it periodically) USE YOUR "ADD-REMOVE" CONTROL PANEL APPLET! This is important - as MANY 'malware/trojans' actually DO use since they realize folks do NOT regularly check this area. IF you don't recognize a ware? Look it up on GOOGLE (or altavista/yahoo, etc.) to...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Add-Remove Programs (use it periodically) USE YOUR "ADD-REMOVE" CONTROL PANEL APPLET! This is important - as MANY 'malware/trojans' actually DO use since they realize folks do NOT regularly check this area. IF you don't recognize a ware? Look it up on GOOGLE (or altavista/yahoo...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Applications Vulnerability Scanners & more More security tools/info. (04/28/2008), for APPLICATION LEVEL SECURITY: (I.E.-> For checking for apps you have that may be security vulnerable OR have been patched vs. said vulnerabilities, etc.): ---- SECUNIA PSI (checks for outdated OR apps that...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    Applications Vulnerability Scanners & more More security tools/info. (04/28/2008), for APPLICATION LEVEL SECURITY: (I.E.-> For checking for apps you have that may be security vulnerable OR have been patched vs. said vulnerabilities, etc.): ---- SECUNIA PSI (checks for outdated OR apps...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    SECURING Adobe Acrobat Reader .pdf files, vs. JavaScript exploits For users of Adobe Acrobat Reader (of any version or patch level today - safety hint): Since it has been attacked so much recently (via its ability to place javascripting into its .pdf document format, & javascript that bears...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    SECURING Adobe Acrobat Reader .pdf files, vs. JavaScript exploits For users of Adobe Acrobat Reader (of any version or patch level today - safety hint): Since it has been attacked so much recently (via its ability to place javascripting into its .pdf document format, & javascript that bears...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    More "RBN" info. ... apk "New NEWS": Well, it appears I was correct in my "assumption/guess" above (about my suspecting the "RBN being @ it again") 2 posts up, which are NOW verified, per this quote from the above source: SECOND MASS HACK EXPOSED...
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    HOW TO SECURE Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, & even VISTA, + make it "fun to do"

    More "RBN" info. ... apk "New NEWS": Well, it appears I was correct in my "assumption/guess" above (about my suspecting the "RBN being @ it again") 2 posts up, which are NOW verified, per this quote from the above source: SECOND MASS HACK EXPOSED...
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