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Oct 31, 2005A proxy server provides safer and more efficient surfing. Although commercial proxy solutions are available, all you really need is Linux and an old PC in the attic.
more »XSA Attack Stopping the cross-site authentication attack
Oct 31, 2005A new form of phishing attack deposits an HTML tag on the vulnerable service to trap users into authenticating.
more »Web Filters Privoxy and Webcleaner content filters
Sep 30, 2005Content filters protect a web user’s privacy and keep the flood of unsolicited advertising at bay. We’ll show you a pair of popular Open Source content filters.
more »Socks 5 Examining the generic Socks version 5 proxy protocol
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more »Anonymous Email Anonymous Remail with Mixmaster
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more »Admin Workshop Identd Insider Tips: Identd with Linux-based Servers
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