Secure your broswer using Qualys BrowserCheck

Qualys BrowserCheck is a tool that scans your browser looking for potential vulnerabilities and security holes in your browser and its plugins. This tool will also help you fix the security issues discovered by the scan.

The threat of browser-based data breaches is growing. The number of vulnerabilities in browser plugins is on the rise. Now is the time to be proactive about the security of your web browser.

Unless you are using Firefox as it have a plug-in checker. Otherwise, this tool is useful for other browsers such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari etc.

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Convert NGR format to ISO using nrg2iso

Since only Nero software and select other programs can open NRG files, convert NRG files to a more common file format such as ISO (disc image file) to open them more easily on your computer with software like WinRAR by extracting the files.

nrg2iso converts Nero CD images into ISO-9660 CD images.

The string "fertig." is translated to "finished."

Warning: This program can not convert audio CDs.

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Protect yourself from Windows shortcut exploit

Update:

Microsoft is issuing a permanent patch for the shortcut vulnerability, it is recommend that users uninstall the Sophos Windows Shortcut Exploit Protection Tool before applying the Microsoft fix from Window Update.

What is the Windows Shortcut Exploit?

The Windows Shortcut Exploit, also known as CPLINK, is a zero-day vulnerability in all versions of Windows that allows a Windows shortcut link, known as an .lnk file, to run a malicious DLL file. The dangerous shortcut links can also be embedded on a website or hidden within documents.

The exploit works when you open a device, network share or WebDav point carrying an infection you don't need to click on anything for the exploit to work, even if you have AutoPlay and AutoRun disabled.

The above vulnerability have been confirmed by Microsoft. To read it, click here.

Windows Shortcut Exploit Protection Tool by Sophos

-Detects the Windows Shortcut Exploit

-Blocks exploit from running

-Works with your existing anti-virus

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