14

Dec/09

SSH On Multiple Ports

Filed Under Linux, Security at 14th December 2009 0:07 by

It is possible to have SSHD (SSH server) to listen on multiple ports. some places block port 22 the default port for SSH. To over come this you can use another port such as 3389 (which happens to be the … Continue reading →

25

Feb/09

Auto Login & Lock For Linux & Windows

Filed Under Linux, Security, Windows at 25th February 2009 0:01 by

Overview I had conceived an idea to automatically login and lock the screen. A Google later and I found that I wasn’t the only one. An advantage of this set up is it allows you to login and start up … Continue reading →

12

Jan/09

Free VPN For The iPhone

Filed Under Mobile Phone, Networking, Security at 12th January 2009 0:01 by

Whilst I was away I was aware of the dangers of using open and free access points. Even using an unfamiliar network say at your friend or family’s house. I discovered HotSpotShield which provides a free VPN service for the … Continue reading →

04

Oct/08

McGard Replacement Nut

Filed Under Car, Security at 4th October 2008 12:43 by

Overview I had miss placed / lost my locking nut keys for the car. What made it worse was the tyres and MOT. They looked like they needed fresh rubber and I was frantically looking for the key the day … Continue reading →

24

Jul/08

Barclays PINsentry

Filed Under Blog, Security at 24th July 2008 11:15 by

Barclays has issued me a calculator device called PINsentry for doing online stuff. It’s used to log into my online account as well as setting up online transfers. Upon inserting the card, the screen lights up with three options: * … Continue reading →