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[edit] CastleCops Administration
What this site is intended to become.
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).
Currently covers Shotgun Posting, Double Posting, Hijacking Another Poster's Topic and Bumping Threads.
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.
A public-oriented, self-help FAQ relating to all aspects of the CastleCops site.
[edit] Countering Criminal Activities
Preventing the unintended access and misuse of email
Definitions, Identifying, Reporting
Work being undertaken by the Phishing Squad
Protecting your children on the Internet. Included are tips on how to deal with child pornography and child exploitation when encountered.
Why folks should NOT DDoS in retaliation for an attack.
[edit] Computer Issues: Malware
[edit] General
A guide to the different forms of malicious software
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!!
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.
A concise explanation of the IRC service and the threats lurking in that environment.
[edit] AntiVirus
What to look out for in a antivirus program.
Specific comparisons of Antivir, AVAST and AVG
[edit] Firewalls
What to look out for in a software firewall program.
Specific comparisons of Zone Alarm, Kerio (V4 and 2)
What a well-constructed firewall can do and what it can't do.
[edit] HIPS
Frequently asked questions about HIPS
What to look out for in a HIPS/IDP programs/services.
[edit] Miscellaneous
Digital signatures and encryption
Understanding the basics of digital signatures and encryption.
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.
The Malware Removal Project documentation.
A frank assessment of the HijackRemote service.
Initial steps to roll out current Beta content.
[edit] Computer Issues: Other
A summary and comparison of significant anti-spam services available to anyone considering reporting spam.
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.
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 subjects
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.
Tips and Tricks from the Special Response Team
Issues surrounding unsolicited telephone calls and what you can do about it.
Allows you to switch between two different hosts files
List and Descriptions of online music stores.
Guidelines for Online Safety of Children
Protecting your children when they socialise online.
[edit] References
Reference used: PORT NUMBERS by IANA.
A number of tips and hints regarding blogs -- installation, configuration, developing the desired look and feel, adding new articles, maintaining a reliable service, etc.
A beginner's guide to helping in the community.
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.
