Amazon EC2 functionality now includes a status check to help identify problems related to an instance ability to run applications. EC2 contains an automated process that tests every running instance and tries to detect both hardware and software issues. The mechanism reports problems back to customers where they would be able to distinguish software...
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There are many online backup solutions out there! But if your system runs on Windows 7 Enterprise or Ultimate edition you can create your own secure online backup solution at zero price. You just need a free online storage account such as, Microsoft’s SkyDrive and some time to set up a secure backup procedure....
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Disable WPS on your wireless device before an attacker discovers your device’s PIN code! Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easier to set up wireless networks and devices but its design is vulnerable to brute force attacks. In simple words the time required to brute force the entire PIN is...
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The Anonymous group threaten to publish information including emails from the U.S. military which they managed to steal from a private firm following a successful break in and defacement of the firm’s website. Stratfor (Strategic Forecasting Inc) is a large private intelligence corporation with numerous intelligence agencies as their clients admitted the breach. Stratfor...
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Amazon’s Cloud computing management console now includes complete support for Amazon DNS service, Route 53. Route 53 is a highly available and scalable Domain Name System (DNS) web service. The DNS service allows you to create your hosted zones and set up the appropriate records in a similar manner that you may be accustomed...
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