Security, Software for Linux - Download from The H (Page 3)

Protects the integrity of directories and files in a file system by generating checksums for contents. If adjustments are made to files, the checksums change to allow detection of unauthorised file manipulations.

09/01/12, Update

John the Ripper 1.7.9 Free

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Cracks weak passwords using dictionary or brute force attacks. Can be used for Unix and Windows LAN manager passwords.

25/11/11, Update

Live View 0.7b Open Source

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Security > Analysis

Graphical forensic tool that generates a VMware virtual machine from a RAW dd image. This virtual machine can then be booted in a protected environment, and analysed; changes are written to a separate file so that the image remains unchanged.

11/11/11

Science & Technology > Simulation

Enigma-Simulation in Javascript/HTML 2.0 Open Source

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Simulates 12 models of the cipher machine Enigma, as well as the Enigma Uhr on an HTML site with Javascript. Offers a total of 42 rotors, ten reflectors, three stators, two extra wheels and two drive mechanisms, which can be put in any combination. Includes the same adjustment capabilities as the original, switchable plugboard, with auto-verification and a monitor displaying the signal path.

01/11/11, Update

AVG Rescue CD 120.110831 Free

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Bootable image with a toolkit that helps administrators remove viruses and trojans from their system. Supports the FAT32 and NTFS file systems. Can be installed from CD or USB stick.

09/09/11, Update

Privatix Livesystem 11.04.11 Open Source

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Security > Encryption

A secure, mobile Linux live operating system that runs from CD or USB stick and protects your privacy while you’re using the internet. Also protects communications and ensures you can edit and encrypt private data securely. Its standard applications are complemented by the integration of data protection and encryption programs. Private data and settings are encrypted and saved to a USB stick.

12/04/11, Update

VTzilla Free

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Add-on for Firefox that installs a toolbar and uses Virustotal to examine websites and files for harmful software.

07/03/11

aircrack-ng 1.1 Open Source

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Cracking program for WEP or WPA keys as well as encrypted WLANs.

05/10/10

Linux-Firewall.org 2.70 Free

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Security > Personal Firewalls

Personal firewall with a user interface for Linux that allows you to specify which programs can access the internet. In addition to application control, you have the option of selectively releasing IP addresses, ranges and ports. The package can be downloaded directly for use with Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu and Debian. Installation instructions are available on the manufacturer’s web site.

10/09/10, Update

Web service: PC Flank 1.0 Adware

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Networking & Servers > Security > Port Scanners

Tests your system for online security loopholes. Also checks for infringements by exploits, open ports and trojans. Use it to determine whether your browser is passing on personal information and whether other people can see into your computer.

29/04/10

Security > Password Administration

KeePassX 0.4.3 Open Source

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Windows password manager that stores passwords in an encrypted database. Also known as 'Keepass Password Safe' for Linux and Mac OS X.

07/03/10, Update

SSL Blacklist 4.0.32 Free

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This Firefox upgrade tells users about weak or insecure SSL certificates and warns them of potential security loopholes.

03/02/10, Update

Security > Password Administration

CryptoTE 0.5.390 Free

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Text editor with integrated cryptography. Private information such as passwords or any other unstructured ASCII texts can be saved automatically to secure, encrypted container files.

23/09/09

BitDefender Rescue CD 2.0.0 Free

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ISO image of Knoppix-based standalone malware scanner for burning a boot CD. Offers automatic signature updates over the internet and also a GUI scanner. Fast and secure download from The H

03/05/09, Update

Web service: Kaspersky Online-Scanner (für Java) 7.0 Free

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Scans the computer for viruses and other malware. Provides hourly database updates and heuristic analysis. Does not verify working memory, MBR or boot sector under Linux. During testing under Vista it ran with Firefox, Opera and Internet Explorer 7 and under Ubuntu with Firefox; currently in development and therefore unavailable.

24/10/08

KlamAV 0.46 Open Source

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This virus scanner for the KDE desktop uses the ClamAV engine, and benefits from all the properties and functions of ClamAV, for example, for scanning emails (KMail/Evolution).

08/09/08

OpenStego 0.5.2 Open Source

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Steganography program that allows you to hide files in graphic images. Provides encryption and hashing functions.

02/09/08

steghide 0.5.1 Open Source

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Security > Encryption

Steganography tool for hiding encrypted data in images or audio files. Compresses the data to be hidden, but does not change colour or audio frequencies of the file making the hidden data resistant to first-order tests. Supports formats JPEG, BMP, WAV and AU files as carrier files.

19/08/08

Firekeeper 0.3.1 Open Source

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Internet > Web Browsers & Co. > Browser Add-ons

Security add-on for Firefox, based on the Snort algorithm, for recognising and blocking harmful web sites. Works with flexibly definable rights so that it can also filter unwanted content.

25/06/08, Update