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Does Windows Subsystem for Linux provide additional security (VM-like isolation) over running native Windows programs?
On a Windows 10 machine, is it safer to run the Linux version of a browser using Windows Subsystem for Linux instead of running the Windows version?
I'm asking because I've read the Wikipedia article ...
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prevent Ransomware on CIFS shares mounted on Windows 10
I am using Windows 10 with Defender. I follow all the ground rules when dealing with the internet and staying secure. I work in IS so I'm pretty familiar with the various threat-vectors and do a good ...
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How to detect file or file system tampering
I would like to know if the following is possible:
Is it possible to detect a file that has been put into my file system using back dating? Are there any trace artifacts left behind which can help to ...
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How to copy files without copying Alternate Data Streams
I want to backup my infected Windows system's files before formatting it all and reinstalling the system. I would do it from a Linux Live USB. I've heard that one should be careful in copying only the ...
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How do you verify the key given by remmina (libfreerdp2)
This morning I took an update to remmina and started getting a "fingerprint changed" warning. When using xfreerdp (from freerdp-x11) I get they old key. The old key being 20 bytes and the new key ...
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What is happening to my empty server? [duplicate]
A couple of days ago I logged in to a linux VM and the VM said there were 12000 failed login attempts. After each login it kept informing me of failed login attempts so I started to monitor my ...
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Haven't updated my Windows 10 for more than a year
Almost a year ago, I dual-booted Windows 10 and Linux Mint. And since then, I haven't booted into my Windows 10 OS.
I still remember that the Wi-Fi adapter was off when I shut my Windows 10 down.
Now, ...
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How to set up the Tor browser on Linux Mint in a VM with a VPN on the Host
(Forgive me, I don't know whether to post this here for in the "Tor" community)
I'm brand new to Tor, I understand the basics of how it works and the Do's & Don'ts. I have a Windows 10 computer (...
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