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I'm quite ignorant when it comes to dedicated security devices but with the right network set-up, you could add an intrusion detection system. Read http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1477696...

I'd personally be a bit weary about advising that, especially with the default firewall settings being set to ACCEPT on all chains. This is more for those who plan on using public access points...

I'm in the exact same position. I really hope Valve can bring more games and developers to Linux.

Too true. Fun to think how far technology has come when security wasn't even considered so long ago.

Sorry about the double post! Could a moderator please delete this. Sorry!

Seconded with "stealth" ports being a myth.

@OP
Stealth ports just make your IP appear as if no one "lives" there, but even then there are ways for a persistant attacker to know if that is true...

Aahh, thanks for the pointer. I very much skipped that bit of information in all honesty. xD This will save me a future headache. Hahaha!

Ooh my god, thanks so much that did the trick!! Thank you all for the assistance. :KS

For future notice if anyone runs into the same problem, it was fixed by doing the following:

1. Open up the...

Thanks in advanced for the assistance. I followed your script guide and posted the report on the Ubuntu Pastebin. Here is the link:

http://pastebin.ubuntu.com/7232395/

The full results of the command are as follows:



Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 0930:6544 Toshiba Corp. Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 Stick (2GB)
Bus 002...

I'm very new to using USB-based network adaptors so please excuse my ignorance in advanced.

I recently purchased the listed adapter and plugged it into the computer but there were no visible...

I'm very aware that exploits do need payload. As you had mentioned, payloads won't always come in the form of malware. It is those kinds of payloads I'm most concerned about. Having on-demand...

:lolflag: This put the biggest smile on my face.


But back on topic:

I could not agree more to this statement. Trained browsing/software habits go a long way. I personally don't run any...

For me it all comes down to what I am doing. I love Windows and Ubuntu equally.

Gaming will always be on Windows, no matter what. I can't live without both mainstream and independent games. Add...

Yes, sales are going to be hurt but it won't eliminate the need for desktops/laptops. Most people use their devices for simple tasks such as email, browsing the web, and social networking. Tablets...

This HOWTO is starting point for those who want a restrictive firewall for incoming, forwarded, and outgoing traffic.

Here is an iptables configuration script (shell script) that I use as a...

NoScript, Ghostery, and HTTPS Everywhere are add-ons for Firefox. Hold down Shift+Ctrl+A and navigate the Get-Add-ons tab to install the add-ons mentioned. HTTPS Everywhere isn't listed and must be...

Dell Inspiron 15 - 3537 (Intel Core i3)
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit

Operating system installation worked out of the box.

Partial function key functionality can be fixed by doing the following:
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