Ninja Email Encryption!

I just came across these neat programs for email and file encryption which I thought I’d share with you all:

Chibi Ninja Encryption Software is a free, cross-platform email and file encryption tools can be used to send encrypted emails and encrypt files in many different languages, including English, Greek, Russian and Japanese! It was created by Kenji Kojima and can be downloaded free from the homepage.

Let me know what you think!

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A blogger’s guide to HTML

Blogs are great: they are easily customised with templates and layouts; you don’t have to input code each time you want to make an entry; even links and images are coded for you automatically!

But there may be a time when you want to customise your blog personally: add something to the navbar; a colour-coded post; a photo album with thumbnails…

Knowledge of some basic html coding is a very useful tool for bloggers (and even for MySpace users too!). Web design programs are fine if you like to use them, but may prove somewhat tricky when trying to adapt code to paste into a layout or post. With a bit of html, you can easily transform your blog into something unique, interesting, and even easier to use. So here’s a quick guide to HTML code and links to useful sites where you can find out more:

Transform your iPod into a fully functioning PC!

Wouldn’t it be great if you could take your PC in your pocket, everywhere you go? Mojopac have designed a great software application which enables you to store everything on your PC (programs, shortcuts, documents…) on any USB device!

Unlocking Nokia 6630/6680/N-Series etc.

EDIT: Some BB5/N-series handsets can now be unlocked using free software. Read the full article here!

I’ve had many queries asking how to unlock these handsets, so after doing a bit of research I’ve decided to post what I know about it.

A very brief guide to password cracking

We all understand the need to protect our private documents, accounts and files with strong passwords. But what can you do if you forget your pass phrase and can’t decrypt the file? Or perhaps your friend needs your expertise to crack that password for them…

In this brief guide, I’ll explain the concepts of password cracking and point you in the direction of sites and downloads which may be of help in such situations.

Free unlocking software for your mobile phone

Why pay someone else to unlock your mobile phone when you can do it yourself for free? Here are a few links to some free unlock software available online.

Keyloggers: install, detect and remove

A keylogger is a computer program or hardware device that has the ability to record your keystrokes. It can record anything that you type, including your passwords, emails, credit card number, personal information, etc. Most keyloggers are invisible, so you won’t know if they are running on your system. In this post, I will briefly describe the two types of keyloggers, point you in the direction of free downloads, and explain how keyloggers can be detected and removed.

A quick guide to hacking wireless networks

LAN jacking (hacking wireless area networks) has gained huge popularity in recent years, especially as wireless networks have gained popularity amongst domestic users. LAN jacking is still in the grey area of legality: it is unlikely (though not certain!) that you would be pursued for “borrowing” your neighbour’s unsecured internet access for simply checking your emails, but cracking passwords, or using heavy bandwidth could land you in court!

There are many free wireless access points which you can access legally, but for those who wish to find other ways of securing free internet access, here is my quick guide.

Creating Strong Secure Passwords

In this digital age, we use passwords for almost everything: email, banking, Internet access, blogging… You name it!

It is estimated that around 40% of user produced passwords are easily guessed! (Source: Wikipedia). With more and more security reliant on the use of strong passwords, it is more important than ever to learn how to create them.

A note on the Giant Black Book of Computer Viruses

After Black.Solaris’ comments on my previous post, I thought it best to explain a little about downloading the Giant Black Book of Computer Viruses.

How to “Unlock” Mobile Phones

Most mobile phone handsets are “locked” to a particular network. That is, they are programmed only to work with the sim card they were originaly sold with. This can be frustratin if you wish to change your service provider! Of course, there are many retail outlets who can “unlock” your handset to accept all sim cards for a fee. But it is usually cheaper (and more useful) to be able to do this for yourelf!

Nokia “stealth” phones revealed

Recently there have been a number of “Stealth” or “Spy” mobile phones coming on to the market which can (allegedly) be used to intercept calls and SMS. Readers of my blog may recall my recent post, Intercepting SMS/Text Messages in which I discussed a few of the possibilities for such use. After a bit more research into the subject, I can now detail more information on these “Stealth phones” and their uses.