Browser Guard 2010 is a plug-in for your internet browser which is offering a proactive web security attacks against Zero-day vulnerability, protects from malicious java scripts. Browser guard 2010 is using advanced heuristics and emulation technologies to prevent and block the malicious scripts.

Trend says “Cybercriminals often use malicious JavaScript inserted into web pages, where attacks can take place silently, without any visible effect. Browser Guard also protects you from such attacks by analyzing and subsequently blocking malicious JavaScript. For the most advanced and efficient detection, Browser Guard communicates with the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network, bringing you the latest protection when you surf the web.”

Key Benefits

* Protects against zero day exploits

* Detects buffer-overflow and heap-spray attacks

* Protects against execution of shell code

* Analyzes and protects against malicious JavaScript

* Connects with Trend Micro Smart Protection Network to maximize detections

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OpenDNS is a best free widely used service which can be very well implemented and effectively used for a faster and safer network better reliable when Web security and content filtering matters. Other than providing a free service, OpenDNS is providing a premium service for an enterprise customer which adds extra features like 24/7 phone and email support with SLA, flexible administration, audit log and ad-free block pages.

The features of OpenDNS are ;

Security Concerns Open DNS provides

• Web Content Filtering
• PhishTank Anti-Phishing
• Malware Site Protection / Botnet Protection
• Whitelist / Blacklist

DNS Infrastructure

• Globally Distributed Network
• Anycast Routing Technology

Customized Reports

• Detailed Charts and Stats
• Daily  Email Reports
• Archived Stats and Logs

Intelligent Navigation

• SmartCache
• OpenDNS  Search Assistance
• Short Url
• Typo Correction

Interface Customization

• NXDOMAIN Customization
• Block Pages Customization
• Custom Logo / Custom Message

But why should you consider for your network?

1. Securing network from malicious web content.
2. Better bandwidth consumption using the web content filtering.
3. No hardware device required.
4. SmartCache provides more reliable and faster internet experience.
5. Instant implementation.
6. Administration and management is easy from a web-based account.

How to implement Open DNS in your network?

The best practice of configuring the OpenDNS ip address is on the device which is assigned to lease the ip address for the network. It could be a router or even a DHCP server.

OpenDNS IP Address

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

Once you are signup for an account you will be getting access to a dashboard were you can configure your openDNS for your networks.

On the settings tab you can add multiple networks and select them to administer it.

Pre-Defined Filters

Once network is added click on the Ip address to view more advanced features. It gives you options to select a pre- defined web filter rules and feature to allow or block a website in your network.

Creating Custom Webfilter

The customized web filters are very convenient according to your business.

Security Features

Its very easy to implement  in a network. Try it and let us know about it.

Open DNS is a best free widely used service which can be very well implemented and effectively used for a faster and safer network better reliable when Web security and content filtering matters.

Other than providing a free service Open DNS is providing a premium service for an enterprise customer which adds extra features like 24/7 phone and email support with SLA, flexible administration, audit log and ad-free block pages.

The software is around 1mb and the installation is pretty straight forward. During  installation the software will contact AVG website to download (7mb) necessary files and Updates.  The complete installation is under 5 minutes that includes one restart on my PC. Once you start to browse the web or search for links in Google, LinkChecker will show it’s magic! LinkChecker works on both Windows PC and Mac.

Watch Demo Video :

Download : http://linkscanner.avg.com/

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Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor in short COFEE designed for and developed by a former Hong Kong police officer who is a senior investigator in Microsoft’s Internet Safety Enforcement Team. COFEE is only available for Law enforcement agencies whole over the world for free. Microsoft is providing a free technical support for COFEE.

Easiness in use, faster result and automation makes this tool outstanding. An officer with no expertise can run this tool and gather information while the cybercrime investigation. The tool is a package of 150 Microsoft Commands which can be customized to run from a USB drive to gather the information such as gathering the internet activity, stored data on a computer, decrypt passwords etc. Using the automated tool you can gather the information within 20 minutes which was taking 2 or 3 hours before.

COFEE has become very popular in April 2008 were it helped to find most critical information in a Child Pornography case in new Zealand which lead to an arrest. Later that in April 2009 Microsoft and INTERPOL signed an agreement that INTERPOL will hold the authority to distribute COFFEE for the Law enforcement agencies worldwide. Then in September 2009 it leaked on to the internet.

Law enforcement can get COFEE from NW3C at www.nw3c.org or by contacting INTERPOL at COFEE@interpol.int

COFEE Tutorial

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One more free service from Symantec for a safer internet browsing Norton DNS. It offers Protection and faster internet surfing experience for any Internet connected device

We already know that there are services OpenDns and Google Public DNS are available in market but what makes this NortonDNS special?
The Symantec spokesperson explained “The Norton DNS service works by filtering the DNS requests that are automatically created when you visit a Web page to determine if they are associated with fraud, spyware, malware or objectionable content such as pornography or violence.”

NortonDNS will help you from DNS cache poisoning attacks; means a hacker or attacker can redirect your web surfing to any site he wants for instance you are trying to access www.hackstacks.com but you will be reaching to a malware website. The hacker will change the DNS records in any vulnerable DNS servers that will redirect all your traffic according to the hacker’s DNS servers.There are two ways you can change the DNS settings for your device either using the manual method or using a setup file. The setup file is likely to be announced in June.

Dns configuration

To configure the Norton DNS in your network change your DNS settings to: 198.153.192.1 & 198.153.194.1

In a home network it is best to configure it on the Internet router

You may use these free online scanning service  in conjunction with your antivirus product  to ensure the maximum protection for your PC.

Note:  These scanners support Internet Explorer / Firefox. To use the scanners, you may be required to install ActiveX (IE) or Addon files (Firefox) when prompted.

http://www.bitdefender.com/scanner/online/free.html

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

http://cainternetsecurity.net/entscanner/

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/?

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner