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Malware via power outlet
This is perhaps a very dumb question, but as I have no knowledge nor experience of IT security I have no option but to ask here.
Is it possible to get malware onto your computer or smartphone by ...
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How does the predator network prevent outside control by an attacker?
I read several articles saying some of the command and control fleet for the US robotic attack planes may have been infected with a virus.
Does this command and control system communicate with the ...
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Checking if notebook is clean of hardware spyware
Are there any simple steps one can follow to verify if a notebook is clean from hardware spyware?
What should be looked for? How should it look?
If any visual tutorials with photographs are ...
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Is it safe to attach a potentially malicious hard drive to a Solaris machine?
We bring in hard drives from un-trusted sources and would like to ensure that they will not contain any harmful content.
What kind of risk is there for Solaris? As in, if Solaris is running, and I ...
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Can a mobile phone battery contain malware?
It has 3 terminals and is presumably a smart battery.
I bought it on ebay recently for $2.74 USD and that included postage from China to Australia. It would normally retail for maybe $40 - $50.
The ...
