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What is this purpose of this Page?

This page is intended as a placeholder for CastleCopWiki topic categories that are under development. Feel free to browse and contribute but please accept that the information you seek may well not be here yet. If you have a particular knowledge, please consider helping us all by adding it here.



Contents

[edit] CastleCops Administration

The CastleCopsWiki Vision

What this site is intended to become.


Desired Site Structure

The desired CastleCopWiki site structure for pages rooted from the Main Page (i.e. How the site might be structured when desired content is developed).


Forum Etiquette

Currently covers Shotgun Posting, Double Posting, Hijacking Another Poster's Topic and Bumping Threads.


CastleCops Forum Ranks

The Ranks displayed in the left-hand column in each post by a non-staff member of CastleCops.


Proper Topic Titles Make a Difference

Advice for CastleCops Forum posters, especially those seeking help. Proper titles do make a difference - promoting more timely and specific responses and helping others dealing with similar issues.


CastleCops FAQ Outline

A public-oriented, self-help FAQ relating to all aspects of the CastleCops site.



[edit] Countering Criminal Activities

Email Anti-theft

Preventing the unintended access and misuse of email


Internet Crime

Definitions, Identifying, Reporting


The Phishing Scam

Work being undertaken by the Phishing Squad


Online Child Protection

Protecting your children on the Internet. Included are tips on how to deal with child pornography and child exploitation when encountered.


Attacking Back

Why folks should NOT DDoS in retaliation for an attack.


[edit] Computer Issues: Malware

[edit] General

Malware Threats

A guide to the different forms of malicious software


Malware Prevention

How to guard against malicious software infestation.


Understanding Computer Infections

Wondering how you got infected? Part II and Part III


Different classes of security software

How different security software works.


Roll your own Free Security Suite

A guide to assembling your own computer security suite ... free of charge!!


Security Product FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for selected security-focused products that are supported at CastleCops


Lists of Freeware Security Software

Comprehensive Lists of freeware security products broken down by type. Currently mostly unannotated.


Botnets

A concise explanation of the IRC service and the threats lurking in that environment.

[edit] AntiVirus

AntiVirus features

What to look out for in a antivirus program.


Online antivirus scans


Antivirus FAQ

Technical Stuff antivirus


AntiVirus Comparison

Specific comparisons of Antivir, AVAST and AVG

[edit] Firewalls

Firewall features

What to look out for in a software firewall program.

Firewall - Comparison

Specific comparisons of Zone Alarm, Kerio (V4 and 2)


Limits of a firewall

What a well-constructed firewall can do and what it can't do.

[edit] HIPS

HIPS FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HIPS


HIPS/IDP programs/services

What to look out for in a HIPS/IDP programs/services.


HIP reviews


[edit] Miscellaneous

Digital signatures and encryption

Understanding the basics of digital signatures and encryption.


Computer Security Tools

References to various tools used to maintain a well-run computer system


Hijackthis Database Research Interface

CastleCops maintains master copies of spyware databases. These Hijackthis databases assist researchers and users in identifying objects as spyware, legitimate, or questionable in the various sections.


Cleaning Malware Project

The Malware Removal Project documentation.


HijackRemote Assessment

A frank assessment of the HijackRemote service.


Organising Beta Content

Initial steps to roll out current Beta content.



[edit] Computer Issues: Other

Anti-Spam Services Overview

A summary and comparison of significant anti-spam services available to anyone considering reporting spam.

How To Fix Windows Update

A detailed set of quidelines and instructions to fixing the Windows Update feature if it stops working. Windows Update includes downloading Critical Updates so is an important feature to have working.


Starting With A Clean Machine

You buy a new computer, but when it gets to you it has all sorts of applications you don't want, don't need and in many cases opted out of. Check here for what you can safely get rid of and truly start off with a clean machine.


Building Your Own Computer System

You too can build your own computer system! This article takes you though all the steps in a no-nonsense approach. Many sites offer such advice but are typically commercial enterprises which subtly push a solution they can sell but which may not be in your best interests. The information provided here is free of any such commercial sales motive.


Computer Maintenance

Computer maintenance subjects


Conquer the Command Line

What to do when faced with a black screen and a Command prompt


Computer Problem Resolution Process

A general set of self-help directions to assist users with computer problems.


The SRT Files

Tips and Tricks from the Special Response Team


Telephone Spam

Issues surrounding unsolicited telephone calls and what you can do about it.


Hosts file switcher

Allows you to switch between two different hosts files


Online Music Stores

List and Descriptions of online music stores.


Guidelines for Online Safety of Children

Protecting your children when they socialise online.

[edit] References

Well Known Ports

Reference used: PORT NUMBERS by IANA.


Blog Tips and Hints

A number of tips and hints regarding blogs -- installation, configuration, developing the desired look and feel, adding new articles, maintaining a reliable service, etc.


Folding@Home - The Facts

A beginner's guide to helping in the community.

Folding@Home 4 Dummies

A review of the Folding @ Home project covering the basics: What it is and why we should support it.

Folding@Home - Team CastleCops

News and statistics for the CastleCops Folding@Home team.



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