If your hardware is not recognized by your computing device, you will want to review my checklist and see what applies to you.
Data Cables
You will want to check all your data cables (Ethernet, USB) as they can become damaged easily.
Power Cables
Power cables rarely gets damage but they do become loose when shaken or if the length is insufficient.
These fake Zoom Hack email are making their way around (with more formats expected) so don’t be fooled.
Hello.
This will grab your attention. You have used Zoom recently, like most of us during these bad COVID times.
And I have very unfortunate news for you. I’ll give you some background on what happened. There was a zero day security vulnerability on Zoom app, that allowed me a full time access to your camera and some other metadata on your account.I found a few interesting targets through random lookups. You were just unlucky to be on the list. After that, I did some creepy stuff and a few recordings, just for fun and to test a few things. And as you can imagine in your worst dreams, this happened. I have made a recording, where you work on yourself.
Please dont blame me or yourself for this, I didn’t have any bad intentions. I got very sick, lost my job, about to be evicted and have no money to survive. All of this because of the stupid virus. I’m sorry. I have no other choice. I do not want you to be the next Jeffrey Toobin. I’m sure you don’t want to be embarrassed. And I dont want to make this video public so your friends and colleagues can see it.
Let’s make a deal. You pay me $2000 in bitcoin, and nothing of this will happen. What happens next is up to you. I’ll give you 3 days to make the payment. After you send the money, I will delete the video and forget about you forever. The amount is not negotiable.
Send 0.18 Bitcoin (about 2k at current exchange rate) to my wallet [redacted]
P.S. Don’t try to report this to police, I use TOR and bitcoin can’t be traced. Do not email me back.
If you do something stupid, I will distribute the video.
Good luck! Don’t stress!
As they are desperate to get your funds, an email is sent again.
Hello.
I’ll need your attention now. You have used Zoom recently, like most of us during these bad COVID times.
And I have very unfortunate news for you. I’ll give you some background on what happened. There was a zero day security vulnerability on Zoom app, that allowed me a full time access to your camera and some other metadata on your account.I found a few interesting targets through random lookups. You were just unlucky to be on the list. After that, I did some creepy stuff and a few recordings, just for fun and to test a few things. And as you can imagine in your worst dreams, this happened. I have made a recording, where you work on yourself.
Please dont blame me or yourself for this, I didn’t have any bad intentions. I got very sick, lost my job, about to be evicted and have no money to survive. All of this because of the stupid virus. I’m sorry. I have no other choice. I do not want you to be the next Jeffrey Toobin. I’m sure you don’t want to be embarrassed. And I dont want to make this video public so your friends and colleagues can see it.
Let’s make a deal. You pay me $2000 in bitcoin, and nothing of this will happen. It’s your choice of what to do. I’ll give you 3 days to make the payment. After you send the money, I will delete the video and forget about you forever. The amount is not negotiable.
Send 0.18 Bitcoin (about 2k at current exchange rate) to my wallet [redacted]
P.S. Don’t try to report this to police, I use TOR and bitcoin can’t be traced.
Do not email me back. If you do something stupid, I will distribute the video.
Good luck! Don’t stress!
If they have not head from you, this is later sent even though they told you not to reply.
In case you didn’t get the last email. Read this.
You have used Zoom recently. And I have very unfortunate news for you.
I’ll give you some background on what happened.There was a zero day security vulnerability on Zoom app, that allowed me a full time access to your camera and some other metadata on your account.
Basically, you were hacked.
And as you can imagine in your worst dreams, I have made a footage with you as a main actor.
Where you work on yourself (perform sex act to be clear). Having fun is ok with me, but is not ok with your reputation.Please dont blame me or yourself for this. You couldn’t know that the camera was working.
I’m sure you don’t want to be the next Jeffrey Toobin and get embarrassed in front of all your friends, family and colleagues.
You should get this very clear, I will send this video to all your contacts if I dont get paid.
Are you wondering how I got your contacts and emails? Through the same exploit, zoom app allowed me to extract all sensitive info from your device.So here is what we will do. You pay me $2000 in bitcoin, and nothing of this will happen. You have 2 days to make the payment.
After I get the money, I will delete the footage and information about you. The amount is not negotiable.
Send 0.15 Bitcoin (about 2k USD at the current exchange rate) to my wallet [redacted]
Having trouble with buying bitcoin? Just google on how to buy it, it’s very easy to use and anonymous.
P.S. Don’t try to report this to the police, I use TOR and bitcoin can’t be traced. Do not email me back. If you do something stupid, I will distribute the video.
Good luck. Don’t stress.
I have had clients complain about Internet Explorer doing weird things and believe that over the years that I had seen it all but recently, I received a ticket saying that Internet Explorer’s InPrivate Browsing is not working.
Usually, when this incident occurs, it is by Chrome Users that are utilizing the CTRL + SHIFT + N keyboard combination for the Google Chrome browser instead of CTRL + SHIFT + P for the Internet Explorer and Legacy Edge browser.
Troubleshooting
To see if the issue was on their profile only, I switched to the local Administrator account and the issue was there as well. Using the tip to reinstall Windows Media Player when it has issues, I did the same for Internet Explorer by disabling it in the Control Panel but the issue returned once Internet Explorer was made enabled. My next step was to upgrade Windows 10 as it would install Microsoft Internet Explorer cleanly then import the previous settings but this could take hours and possibly import the anomaly that is causing the issue so I searched for a standalone version of Internet Explorer (for any versions of Windows 7) and was fortunate to find one which resolved the issue.
The Cause
So what caused the InPrivate function to break? The anomaly is currently unknown to me but I am attempting to recreate it randomly in my test laboratory. Some possible causes are addons/plugins, shutting down the browser or OS incorrectly, and malware.
Are you seeing a wall of text before your Clover appears? If you are using macOS High Sierra and later, you are bound to see it since APFS is becoming the new file system. In High Sierra, you can try and opt-out or not have it if using a HDD over a SDD as the boot drive but not so on Mojave.
If you update the Clover Boot Manager, the wall of text will go away but you could have other issues since Clover often introduces bugs so you will want to update the ApfsDriverLoader.efi file alone from an updated version.
It is pretty easy to Dual-boot macOS and Windows on separate drives but can you do it one one? Well, I can and i will show you how I get it done.
00:00 – Disk Utility app on macOS High Sierra.
00:05 – Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF.
00:10 – Creating Windows Partition manually.
00:30 – Windows Partition successfully created.
00:35 – Formatting partition as FAT32.
00:50 – Windows Partition successfully formatted.
00:55 – Using the USB2.0 port to avoid data loss.
01:05 – Rebooting the Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF.
01:10 – Pressing F12 repeatedly.
01:25 – Locating the Windows 10 USB Installer
02:10 – The Windows 10 Installer
02:30 – Custom for Clean Installation.
02:40 – Format Windows partition from FAT32 to NTFS.
03:30 – Install normally.
03:35 – Complete the install and restart.
04:00 – Booting to Windows 10 automatically.
04:10 – Configure Windows account.
04:45 – Windows 10 desktop.
04:50 – Reboot to the BIOS.
05:00 – Delete Windows Boot Manager.
05:00 – Make Boot Drive first.
05:05 – Restart to Clover Boot Manager.
05:10 – Palindrome Boot Manager Theme.
05:25 – Checking macOS High Sierra partition.
05:55 – Dual-boot macOS and Windows in Six Minutes.
Has your Ethernet connection stopped working when using macOS exclusively? Chances are, it’s not your motherboard, data cable or Internet connection and is due to the kernel extensions that you recently installed. We discovered that IntelMausiEthernet.kext was broken and thankfully knew how to correct it since the Intel-based Bluetooth/Wi-Fi combo card that was shipped from Dell lacked support for Wi-Fi under macOS.
The Discovery
I have converted a few Windows laptop to HackBooks and to make things easy, I always swap out the internal Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo card and while trying to turn a Wi-Fi router into a Wi-Fi repeater, I discovered that the Ethernet connection was no longer working.
The Solution
The best solution would be to downgrade to the last working version but since I had no clue when it happened as I was mainly on a wireless connection, the alternate thing for me now was to patch since a downgraded version would cause a constant notification from the Clover Configurator app that a newer version of the kext has been released and would cause me to accidentally download it again.
The new name for Microsoft’s SkyDrive is OneDrive and Microsoft promises that it will remain the best place to store and share your content across all of your favorite devices. Please note that you may still experience some issues (Qt5Quick.dll prompts) which are relatively easy to troubleshoot and resolve.
00:00 – OneDrive.exe – Bad Image prompt.
00:15 – Checking for SmartShield by Centurion Technologies.
00:30 – Checking for Malwarebytes.
00:50 – Check my notes on QT5 DLL File errors.
01:00 – Launch the Run Window.
Do you need to know how to Disable Safe Watch Popup on Popcorn Time for Android? Well, you are not alone and unfortunately, if you decide to download and install the correct app that does not have such a popup, it will crash as soon as you try to click on a movie or TV Show. Below, I will show you a workaround to stop the annoyance and step-by-step written instructions.
Bypass or Disable Safe Watch Popup
01. Launch the Popcorn Time app.
02. Click Outside Share The Popcorn window.
03. Press the Square on the Nav Bar
04. Press the floating Icon for app
04. Choose PIN from the listed options.
That’s it! The Popcorn Time app is now pinned and will no longer redirect to the Android Market when the Popcorn Time app triggers the redirect. To stream/play any video or download for offline viewing, use the cancel option when it is shown. That will close the box and proceed with the streaming.
So, you are trying to install programs on Windows 10 Home in S mode and it is failing? Well, it is supposed to fail and congratulations on now owning an Apple iPad or iPhone as that is basically what all your Windows 10 devices are now.
Just like an Apple iPad or iPhone is restricted (unless jailbroken) in installing a program unless it is from the App Store and access to the App Store is restricted only to users with an active iCloud account, your Windows 10 devices are now required to have an active Microsoft Account to be able to remove the restriction and install programs not included from (HP, Dell, etc) the computer manufacturer. Once the restriction is removed, you may install any program that is designed with Windows 10 in mind or will be fine in compatibility mode.
Removing the Restriction
To remove or disable the restriction, you will need Windows 10 to show you the warning window then click the “see how” link where it will provide a special link to the Windows App Store and to login with a Microsoft Account (which is required when you plan on installing Microsoft Whiteboard) and other programs. You do not have to have an account of your own and can borrow from a family member. I have had clients that do not yet want to create an account and I have used mine to remove the restriction. Just remember to sign out the borrowed account when done.
Enabling the Restriction
From what I have seen so far, it does not appear that there is a way to enable the feature once it is removed or disabled. This may change in the future but from what I can infer, it may be a deterrent to keep Windows 10 users from removing as they will feel that their system is now vulnerable.
On Android devices, if it is rooted to install software, to remove the rooted feature, we must factory reset the Android device so this is one possibility to do on a Windows 10 device but you will incur data loss (including the programs) if the data is not backed up to free online storage before doing so.
Why You Should Disable
You will want to disable S mode if you need Google Chrome and Zoom Client for Meetings as these are not in the Windows App Store. Google Chrome (sort of) was once available from the Windows Store but was just an app that linked to Google’s servers to download the version that you see today. It was removed and banned by Microsoft as it is against their terms of service.
Why You Should Keep Enable
You should keep S mode enabled if the Windows 10 device will be used mainly for a child in your household. It will keep the device safer but note that if it is used for school, the child may have difficulty keeping up with their lessons if the class requires training software (or even Zoom) to be added. The child can even create their Microsoft account to bypass or ask their Academic IT Department to help them do so so talk to the child about proper internet use.
Hello, I work as a Private Investigator.
Our agency received a case with an objective of hacking into your email, phone, cloud storage, network and collecting intelligence.
We work with hackers from China for tasks like that, and they are the best. As you can see, they did a good job. Your accounts and devices are compromised.
But we do have an ethical protocol in place.
After checking the background of the person who paid for the hacking and investigation on you, I have decided to come forward and offer you to buy the information about that person (name, contacts, emails and other proof).
You will also get a report on yourself (including a list of compromised accounts, devices, logs, screenshots, photos and documents).
Normally, we do not disclose sensitive information about our clients, but in this case we will be.Upon reviewing this case, I found that something illegal was planned against you.
The materials we have collected on you are very sensitive and can be easily used to blackmail you.
We usually address personal and corporate espionage cases, but this case is different.We have received a prepayment of 50% for your case from that person (total agreed upon cost was 12500 USD).
However, I will give you a discount (without any profit for the agency), if you decide to buy this information.
After we get the payment, I will get back to you. You have 2 business days to make the transfer. It will cost you 40% of the unpaid balance.We will process $2,500 payment through bitcoin. In case you have trouble with bitcoin, google how to fund it.
Send BTC to this wallet [REMOVED]It will be up to you what to do after you get the information. We will delete all files. The original client will get nothing and will never know about our deal.
Please keep in mind, because I need to pay Chinese contractors, and if you decline this offer, I will have to go to the original client and send all intel to cover the costs.
But at least you know that now and have a free heads up of what’s coming.
Have you ever wondered how a Boot Pack for TransMac for Windows is created so that you can have a Hackintosh or HackBook in a few hours instead of months? Probably not. You may think that it is simple (and it is) but don’t forget that the creator has to take their time to have a working machine first then take the time to make it available for non-Mac users to utilize through Microsoft Windows.
00:00 – Installer for OS X Mavericks
00:15 – The Arctic Fox Hackintosh System with High Sierra
00:40 – Looking for a workaround.
00:55 – Implement the Release Date fix.
One question that I am frequently asked by users in a corporate environment is how to locate Windows Media Center on Windows 10 and why it was not enabled by default.
Regular users don’t seem to mind as much that Windows Media Center is disabled (or missing) on Windows 10 as they tend to want to have VLC installed instead since the VLC program is much better at streaming due to the included codecs. Corporate users, however, do not own their computer systems so they are limited in what they can install especially if the IT Department has not placed them in the local administrator group so that they can install or remove programs freely.
In earlier releases of the Windows Operating System, it was included but was later removed. Using an installer, you could get it working again but in 2020 builds on Windows 10, the installer and program is now broken as shown below.
Employees in educational institutions located in the United States are often required to take courses through SafeColleges Training. Your courses and categories (covering alcohol, the coronavirus, harassment, etc) will vary depending on the Human Resources department and below are some questions and answers that you can study to better familiarize yourself so that you can do well when you participate in the testing.
Q: Employers can’t deny a job to a qualified candidate with a disability on the basis of the disability.
A: True
Q: The ADA specifies exactly which impairments are covered.
A: False
Q: A major life activity under the ADA can include major bodily functions, such as those related to the immune system.
A: True
Q: An accommodation must be given even if it imposes an undue hardship.
A: False
Q: Academic institutions must give primary consideration to the auxiliary aid or service requested by the student with a disability when determining what’s appropriate for that student.
A: True
Q: For browser security, it’s important to minimize the number and usage of browser extensions and plugins.
A: True
Q: There’s no difference in security if you use a public PC or your own computer.
A: False
Q: It’s okay to use just HTTP sites for online business and transactions.
A: False
Q: An important safe browsing fundamental is: only enable the features you need.
A: True
Q: COVID-19 usually starts with:
A: a fever and dry cough
Q: The current name of the disease that originated in Wuhan, China, in 2019 is called:
A: COVID-19
Q: COVID-19 spreads person-to-person through:
A: saliva or mucus
Q: Most people who contract COVID-19:
A: recover without the need for special treatment
Q: Most of us get infected with coronaviruses at some time in our lives.
A: True
Q: If you feel unwell:
A: all of these (stay at home and call your doctor or local health professional to discuss your symptoms, where you have been and whom you have been in contact with)
Q: Those at greatest risk for developing a severe or lethal case of the disease are:
A: the elderly
Q: Everyone infected with COVID-19 develops at least some symptoms.
A: False
Q: How long does it take symptoms of COVID-19 to appear after infection?
A: between two and fourteen days
Q: According to the CDC, cloth face coverings should:
A: All of these: fit snugty, be secured, include layers
Q: For a non sewn cloth face covering, it is recommended that you use:
A: T-shirt or bandana only
Q: Step 1 of the sewn cloth face covering method involves:
A: cutting out two 10-by-6-inch rectangles of cotton fabric
Q: Which of the following is NOT a common sign of stress?
A: Decreased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
Q: Which of the following actions can you take to help you cope with stress?
A: All of these: Take care of your body; connect, breaks
Q: Which of the following is the best everyday preventive action that can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19?
A: Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Q: During a COVID-19 outbreak, you can protect yourself and others by:
A: All of these: Stay home, keep from the sick and take care of emotional health
Q: After a COVID-19 outbreak occurs, it is important to:
A: Share concerns and how you are feeling with others
Q: Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid when working remotely?
A: Scheduling meetings without considering the time zones
Q: Clear, timely, and accurate communication from leadership is critical when transitioning to a remote workforce. Which of the following is a consideration for virtual availability?
A: All: Chat room for work, non-work and stand ups.
Q: Choose an area in which to work that is all of the following EXCEPT:
A: A public space
Q: Phishing is the practice of tricking a user into giving up confidential information through a deceptive email message or website.
True
Q: End User License Agreements can allow highly invasive scans and data scrapes, which can put you and your organization at risk.
A: True
Q: To improve cybersecurity, it’s not necessary to protect your online activity or digital footprint.
A: False
Q: There is little risk involved when speaking openly about security and answering questions over the phone with a stranger.
A: False
Q: Which of the following is a proactive strategy for faculty and staff?
A: Recognize and maintain what works instead of only responding to reported issues.
Q: Which of the following is a misconception about what diversity entails?
A: Just treat everyone the same.
Q: Which of the following is true about microaggressions?
A: Taken singularly or together, microaggression can form a hostile environment.
Q: Discrimination can be based on:
A: all of these: ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity.
Q: Which of the following is a proactive strategy for helping create a non-discriminatory environment?
A: Monitor your own bias
Q: A hostile work environment is created when ________ in a workplace commits a type of harassment.
A: anyone
Q: ___________ is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements, especially the inclusion of different types of people – such as people of different races or cultures – in a group or organization.
A: Diversity
Q: Cultural competence is:
A: a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency or among professionals and enable that system, agency or those professions to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.
Q: _________ is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
A: Bias
Q: Email encryption is crucial for safe professional or private communications that are conducted through email.
A: True
Q: It’s a good idea to open and view fraud emails.
A: False
Q: The best defense against phishing emails is to recognize them and delete them.
A: True
Q: Education records are only made available for inspection when classes are in session.
A: False
Q: Sharing sole possession records, or personal notes, in a way that makes them accessible by others, makes them education records.
A: True
Q: Colleges that violate FERPA law run the risk of losing federal funding.
A: True
Q: Alumni records are considered educational records according to FERPA law.
A: False
Q; Under FERPA law, colleges may disclose, without consent, a category of data called directory information.
A: True
Q; FERPA rights end once the student graduates or leaves the institution permanently.
A: False
Q; Research data for a third party that’s easily traceable to a particular student can still violate FERPA law.
A: True
Q: Students have the right to request that schools correct education records that are inaccurate or misleading, including grades.
A: False
Q: Colleges should notify students of their rights under FERPA every two to three years.
A: False
Q: Well-intentioned people don’t have implicit biases about certain groups.
A: False
Q: Microaggressions, by their nature, don’t do much harm.
A: False
Q: Interacting with members of an “out group” can ideally change or at least challenge biases.
A: True
Q: Implicit bias is a fairly new phenomenon.
A: False
Q: The narratives told about certain groups continue to influence how we view them.
A: True
Q: Implicit bias is a direct reflection of how we’ve been socialized, whom we interact with, what we’ve seen and what we’ve been told.
A: True
Q: Sociologists acknowledge that there’s a social hierarchy in the United States that allows us to justify why certain people are in positions of power and others are not.
A: True
Q: Asking students of color to “represent” their entire race in class discussions in an example of explicit bias.
A: False
Q: When you see or hear something that’s a microaggression, say something.
A: True
Q: Microaggressions are explicit statements about another person that are intended to invalidate or demean the individual.
A: False
Q: Explicit bias refers to the beliefs and attitudes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious way.
A: False
Q: Ethnocentrism means making judgements about other societies or groups based on one’s cultural bias and/or beliefs.
A: True
Q: A _________ is a password technique that helps make create words that look familiar, but can’t be found in a dictionary.
A: number-letter substitution
Q: An important part of password safety is to not write passwords down.
A: True
Q: A strong password should contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
A: True
Q: Combining nonsense words with number-letter substitutions is a good way to create complex passwords.
A: True
Q: For stronger passwords, it’s best use a single word instead of a phrase.
A: False
Q: You don’t need to change your passwords.
A: False
Q: Most of us work more efficiently when under stress.
A: False
Q: Rubbing your ears can help you relax and reduce stress.
A: True
Q: Stress has both physiological and psychological health effects.
A: True
Q: Because sleep is important to keeping ahead of stress, sleep experts recommend two or three glasses of alcohol before bed.
A: False
Q: Exercise is one of the best things you can do to reduce stress.
A: True
Q: Adjusting our self-talk will help minimize stress.
A: True
Q: Stress can cause you to overreact to petty annoyances.
A: True
Q: Sexual misconduct can be perpetrated by, as well as against, individuals of any sex.
A: True
Q: Failure to comply with Title IX regulations can result in inequitable educational opportunities for your students and financial penalties for your school.
A: True
Q: Postsecondary institutions are permitted to retaliate against an employee for filing a Title IX discrimination complaint.
A: False
Q: Three categories of employees have special duties regarding Title IX: responsible employees, confidential employees and a Title IX Coordinator.
A: True
Q: All campus employees are considered to be “confidential employees” under Title IX.
A: False
Q: Your institution has a duty to investigate reported cases of Title IX discrimination promptly, fairly and impartially.
A: True
Q: Sexual harassment, as defined by the current Title IX regulations, includes which of the following?
A: All of these: sexual assault, dating violence, stalking
Q: It’s important to investigate a sexual harassment claim before reporting it to your Title IX office.
A: False
Q: Whether or not you’re a designated official with authority to address the disclosure of sexual harassment, which of the following is your role if someone confides in you?
A: share resources for medical, advocacy, legal and counseling options
Q: Title IX covers students, but doesn’t pertain to faculty and staff.
A: False
Q: According to the Office for Civil Rights, sexual harassment can take which of the following forms?
A: All of these:
Q: When a student discloses to you, it’s your responsibility to get them to tell you as many details as possible about the incident.
A: False
Q: When someone starts disclosing an incident of sexual assault to you, it’s best to let them finish their story before informing them about your reporting obligations and level of confidentiality.
A: False
Q: An employee telling lewd jokes could qualify as which form of sexual harassment?
A: Hostile environment
Q: As an informed employee under Title IX, which of these should you have a basic understanding of?
A: a student’s rights to file reports and use the campus grievance process
Q: Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking are defined collectively as what under Title IX?
A: sexual harassment
Q: Under current Title IX regulations, which of the following qualifies as sexual harassment?
A: quid pro quo harassment
Q: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in any federally funded, education-related programs and activities.
A: True
Q: Sexual misconduct can be perpetrated by, as well as against, individuals of any sex.
A: True
Q: All campus employees are considered to be “confidential employees” under Title IX.
A: False
Q: Failure to comply with Title IX regulations can result in inequitable educational opportunities for your students and financial penalties for your school.
A: True
Q: Three categories of employees have special duties regarding Title IX: responsible employees, confidential employees and a Title IX Coordinator.
A: True
Q: Postsecondary institutions are permitted to retaliate against an employee for filing a Title IX discrimination complaint.
A: False
Q: Your institution has a duty to investigate reported cases of Title IX discrimination promptly, fairly and impartially.
A: True
Are you planning on buying or leasing a vehicle along with parts and accessories? Here are a few thing that you should know.
Paycheck
A weeks paycheck should be able to cover your monthly payments on the vehicle. If not, put down a good deposit or buy a vehicle where the prices are affordable as you will still have to maintain and insure the vehicle and the cost to insure is often about the same as the vehicle payments but typically no more that 10 months of the year.
Dealership
Go with a dealership where you can get a loaner when you have to do repairs that will take more than few days. Keep in mind that AFNA Motors may want you to return the vehicle with the same amount of fuel or battery level to avoid a surcharge.
Employees should be on the lookout for a similar email that spoofs their bosses from Gmail.com
Where are you? Please let me know because there’s something I need you to do for me.
Regards
To keep everyone safe in your company and institution, you will want to request that the IT Department inject the following in all external emails.
CAUTION: This email originated outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
One of the coolest way to launch an Administrator Command Prompt is to use the following.
powershell Start-Process cmd -Verb runAs
Once you are done, it is recomended that you clear the history of the Run window to hide your activities. This can be done using the following
powershell "Remove-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU' -Name '*' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"
acp.bat
TITLE Administrator Command Prompt v1.0 by Stephan Pringle.
@ECHO OFF
COLOR 1F && CLS
ECHO ----------------------------------------
ECHO (A) Launches an Administrator Command prompt
ECHO (B) Flushes the history of the Run Window.
ECHO ----------------------------------------
ECHO.
ECHO Copyright (C) 2019 Sipylus. All rights reserved
PAUSE
powershell Start-Process cmd -Verb runAs
powershell "Remove-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU' -Name '*' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"
When building a website for a client, look out for the following generators in the saved pages as it will inform the client what software you are using to create their online presence.
<meta name=”generator” content=”Adobe GoLive 6“>
For those that create the websites themselves, below will let the competition and hackers know the technology that you used to bring the site features to life and exploits to target.
<meta name=”generator” content=”Wix.com Website Builder“/>
I got a call from a local library that uses Millenium ILS and Sierra ILS and they stated that they are unable to print reports again. The last time it happened, it was due to the Adware on the computer so I grabbed a copy of Malwarebytes and the Barracuda Malware Removal Tool and headed out the door.
Malwarebytes was already on the PC from my visit from 30 days ago so I did an update to the definitions and let it run. To my amazement, Malwarebytes found nothing so I went back to my screen capture of the Control Panel from my last visit to see what is added or removed and noticed that OneUpdater by VOMPT Limited and SSOption by Deep Repeat Use were installed to the computer the very next day after I provided a service call.
It seems that the students who got permission to work in the library were using the computer that is dedicated to library operations for streaming movies as the computers in the OPAC (online public access catalog) area are configured to restrict such activities by the Barracuda Web Filters.
If you found one or both installed on the computer, please note that you may have to remove them manually through the Control Panel uninstall function. Once that is done, continually updating Malwarebytes daily so that it can catch any hidden traces that may be left behind.
I got a call from a local library that uses Millenium ILS and Sierra ILS and they stated that they are unable to print reports again. The last time it happened, it was due to the Adware on the computer so I grabbed a copy of Malwarebytes and the Barracuda Malware Removal Tool and headed out the door.
Malwarebytes was already on the PC from my visit from 30 days ago so I did an update to the definitions and let it run. To my amazement, Malwarebytes found nothing so I went back to my screen capture of the Control Panel from my last visit to see what is added or removed and noticed that OneUpdater by VOMPT Limited and SSOption by Deep Repeat Use were installed to the computer the very next day after I provided a service call.
It seems that the students who got permission to work in the library were using the computer that is dedicated to library operations for streaming movies as the computers in the OPAC (online public access catalog) area are configured to restrict such activities by the Barracuda Web Filters.
If you found one or both installed on the computer, please note that you may have to remove them manually through the Control Panel uninstall function. Once that is done, continually updating Malwarebytes daily so that it can catch any hidden traces that may be left behind.
I buy and sell most, if not all, my audio equipment through the Amazon.com website as my Amazon Business Prime account allows me as a buyer to have up to 90 days to pay for items or an instant 5% cashback. This gives my customers buying locally the chance to pay me monthly or if they are paying in advance, to get a rebate at the end of the next billing cycle.
Even though the prices on Amazon are great, I found a local shop to be lower with some sweet deals, especially on multiple items. If you are the type that likes to interact with the equipment before you buy, do yourself a favor and check out The Stereosaut Audio Equipment across the parking lot of the of Kelp’s Wild Waterways.
Here are some video connections that I have come across when building or supporting systems.
Ports
DMS-59 – Female
DP – Female
DVI-D – Female
DVI-I – Female
HDMI – Female
USB – Female
VGA – Female
Cable
DMS-59 – Male
DP – Male
DVI-D – Male
DVI-I – Male
HDMI – Male
USB – Male
VGA – Male
DMS-59
DMS-59 is often seen on video cards with AMD GPUs shipped by Dell and requires a Male-Female adapter cable and can split the image between a monitor and a secondary target such as a projector. When there is a “No Signal” issue, I have to check and see if it the video cable or the adapter itself as they often get damaged or loose due to the way they are made.
DP
DP will fasten to the source and target unlike HDMI will and does support audio and video. Be mindful that there are many audio support versions so do your research.
DVI
DVI comes in two flavors. DVI-D (digital signal only) and DVI-I (both analog and digital). When buying video cards, I make sure that it supports DVI-I so that I can use it with old equipment and is not limited to using a DVI-D cable only.
HDMI
HDMI carries both audio and video so most users choose to buy lard TVs and use it as a computer monitor for their work and play. Please note that HDMI cables do not fasten to the source or target and will become loose so if there is a display problem, check the connections first. For simplicity, if make the HDMI target a second display.
USB
USB has made connecting devices easily so there is no surprise that it would not be used in an attempt to carry audio and video signal. On an old laptop with a broken LCD, I have utilized a USB port to connect to an HDMI TV making the laptop useable until a replacement screen arrived.
VGA
VGA will not provide audio but there are lots of new and old monitors that support it. If getting an SFF video card, VGA may be missing so HDMI and DVI can be primary but will have pins on the board to connect and VGA output which will take up a second slot in the computer,
Over the years, I have seen numerous issues with a Canon imageCLASS Printer. Some are simple to troubleshoot while others are not. Let us go over what I have encountered.
Local Scanning
One issue that I see frequently is the end-user having trouble to scan with a Canon imageCLASS MF4450 that is hooked up to their workstation, so I wrote an article to cover it so that they and those searching the Internet can refer to it when needed.
Network Scanning
Now, for some reason, the end-users expect to be able to scan to their workstations from a Canon imageCLASS Printer the is set up in a networking environment. An Epson WorkForce is what they need or a Ricoh or HP which can scan to an email address.
If you plan on using the Windows 10 Calculator, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Administrator Privileges
If your local or network account has been added to the Administrator group, the Windows 10 Calculator will not be available to you if the User Access Control is not on the “Never Notify” setting in the Control Panel. You will need to use an account without administrator privileges or place the UAC back on the default setting.
User Access Control
If the User Access Control is not on the default setting in the Control Panel, you may find out that the Windows 10 Calculator (along with the other windows 10 apps) will refuse to load. The setting could have been changed by someone who shares the system or by the Global Policy set by your job or educational institution. If the computer belongs to an educational institution, please note that the internal drive may be protected by software (SmartShield by Centurion Technologies) that erases all changes after a restart.
One question that I am asked frequently by clients is my technique on how to activate Microsoft Office since Microsoft Office prompts them frequently to do so or when they move their drive to another Windows system or clone to a larger hard drive.
According to CAL, version 2.0 of BEST Plus is an individually administered, face-to-face oral interview designed to assess the English language proficiency of adult English language learners in the United States. Here are some things that I have discovered during the use of the program and support.
Installing on Windows
When installing BEST Plus 2.0 on Windows 10, be sure that you are using the compatibility mode for Windows 8 to avoid issues during the install. If you forget to do so, you will be told by the BEST Plus installer that the msvcrt40.dll in the system32 folder can not be opened and to check that the disk is not full and that you have access to the destination directory. You can confirm what I am saying by checking the folder and seeing the msvcrt40.dll is not there. If you went online and downloaded one and took ownership, remove it, and utilize my installation method.
Removal on Windows
When the program is installed, it does not show up in the Control Panel and therefore it is a bit harder to do a one-click removal. The CAL.org website (at the time of writing) does not show any removal instructions as well so before you start the installation process, create restore points, or clone your drives.
After posting a video on instructional YouTube video, one question I anticipate to receive is, “Can I get a copy of your EFI Folder?” as that folder is important in operating a Hackintosh and HackBook.
So, what is the EFI Folder? It is a folder that is in the located in EFI System Partition (ESP) of the boot drive and aids in spoofing a device as an iMac or MacBook. Subfolders that you will see in the EFI Folder are APPLE, BOOT, CLOVER and will contain at least the files below.
APPLE
\EXTENSIONS
\FIRMWARE
\UPDATERS
BOOT
\BOOTX64.efi
CLOVER
\ACPI
\CLOVERX64.efi
\config.plist
After installing macOS High Sierra, you should revert CoreStorage on your hard drive and doing so is as simple as running a command in the Terminal.
diskutil cs revert /
When done, save your files and restart the system.
If you are trying to create a Bootable USB Windows Installer? They are very easy to make but depending on the USB Flash Drive in your possession, you may have trouble creating it so your best option is to utilize DISKPART from the Command Prompt. Unfortunately, while preparing the USB for the 25-minute upload of the uncompressed ISO image to your USB using DISKPART, you get a message telling you that you can not mark a USB Flash Drive as active and that is due to your USB drive being GPT instead of MBR.
Here is my method to create a Bootable USB Windows Installer.
01. Open the Command Prompt
02. Type DISKPART and press enter.
03. Type LIST DISK and wait for it to detect the USB.
04. Type SELECT DISK 1 (should match you USB) and press enter.
05. Type CLEAN and let it erase all the contents.
06. Type CREATE MBR and press enter.
07. Type CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY and press enter.
08. Type SELECT PART 1 and press enter.
09. Type FORMAT QUICK and press enter.
10. Type ACTIVE and press enter.
You can now use Windows Explorer (in Windows 8 and later) to see the contents of your ISO so that you can copy it to your USB Flash Drive. If you are using any versions of Windows 7 system, you will need to install additional software that can read the contents of an ISO file.
