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    by smj165 ·

    How can I make sure a system is not hacked?Any tools to check ?Please help.

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    • #2769295

      Clarifications

      by smj165 ·

      In reply to Security

      Clarifications

    • #2769291

      Your question is confusing…

      by thumbsup2 ·

      In reply to Security

      Are you asking if there is a way to check to see if a PC has already been hacked?

      Or, are you asking if there is a way to protect a PC from ever being hacked?

    • #2769004

      Like forensic discovery?

      by seanferd ·

      In reply to Security

      You can build your own WinFE:
      http://www.darkreading.com/blog/archives/2009/02/winfe_windows_b.html

      And there are several Linux-based forensic Live CDs. Or you buy from XWays.

      If this is on a larger network, there are intrusion detection systems which may be in place.

      If you are talking about malware, there are many good scanners.

      I think you need to be a bit more specific as to what you are trying to find out – what causes you to suspect a system was hacked? You may be able to determine unauthorized access easily in some cases just by normal OS tools and methods.

      • #2773725

        Thanks

        by smj165 ·

        In reply to Like forensic discovery?

        Thansk,
        User found a suspected folder on her desktop PC. and his outlook was used to send mail without his knowledge.
        Please elaborate more on detection technology or method.

    • #2768991

      RE: [i]How can I make sure a system is not hacked?

      by oh smeg ·

      In reply to Security

      There is only one way that is 100% effective in preventing Hacking of Systems.

      That is to not have the system on Line or connected to any sort of Network and then remove the Power Plug and fill the socket with Epoxy Glue so that it is impossible to plug in a Power lead.

      This of course renderer’s the unit unusable and in the real world you need to balance the needs of the user with the needs of the Security model that you use and come up with a compromise that works for everyone concerned.

      The bottom line however is that you can never guarantee that any system is Unhackable if it is being used and it’s not even a good idea to try but you can minimize the risk by following the Security Model that was set and allowing the person who needs to use that computer to do their job within the limits of the Security Model that the place works under.

      Col

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