Testing a private network host for poor passwords with Ncrack. Continue reading
Category Archives: Security
Install WiKID Strong Authentication Community Server 3.5.0 on Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander
In brief, the WiKID Strong Authentication System is a two-factor authentication system, which uses asymmetric encryption instead of the usual shared-secret architecture. Continue reading
Install Nessus Vulnerability Scanner (v5.2) on Debian
Nessus is a cross-platform, comprehensive systems vulnerability scanner, which provides a wide range of penetration techniques starting with a simple host ping scan and finishing with dangerous Denial of Service attack. Continue reading
Automate ClamAV to Perform Daily System Scan and Send Email Notifications on Linux
ClamAV is an open source (GPL) antivirus engine designed for detecting Trojans, viruses, malware and other malicious threats.
Today’s plan is to install and configure ClamAV software to perform automatic daily system scans and send emails when malware is detected. Continue reading
Extend an Encrypted LUKS Partition
General disclaimer applies, no liability will be accepted for any loss or damage, use at your own risk and do frequent backups! Continue reading
LUKS: Add a Backup Key, Backup, Restore and Delete LUKS Volume Header
Following up our LUKS installation, we will go further and explore how to add a backup passphrase as well as how to backup and restore LUKS volume header in case of disaster. Continue reading
Install LUKS and Create an Encrypted LUKS Partition on Debian
We will install Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) software and create an encrypted LUKS volume. Continue reading
Installing WebKeePass on a Debian Server
WebKeePass is a web-based Java port of the KeePass project – free, awesome and open-source password manager. We will install WebKeePass manager and configure it to use OpenLDAP server for user authentication.
[Update 2016] The WebKeePass project looks dead. Continue reading