Tag: Security

Desktop, Repackaging, Windows Technologies

Viewing and Analyzing the Executables (.exe)/Console Applications developed in .Net without Source Code

Most of the .Net developers would probably know, how to view or analyze a third party console application that is developed in .Net.  This capability/skill would be required for various other roles like application re-packagers/integrators and Security Analysts/Researchers, etc.,.  Here I’d be briefing about how to view the compiled Intermediate Language (IL) (Microsoft calls as a managed code) code of any executable (.exe application) that is developed in .Net. Microsoft provides a tool named Ildasm.exe (Microsoft Windows Intermediate Language (IL) disassembler).  This tools shipd along with the .Net developer IDE Visual Studio and you can have this downloaded from Microsoft.  […]

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Desktop

Gmail Security Checklist

Part 1: Your computer Part 2: Your browser Part 3: Your Google Account Part 4: Your Gmail settings Part 5: Final reminders Part 1: Your computer   Check for viruses and malware Read more While no virus scanner can catch 100% of infections, it is still important to run a scan on your computer with a trusted anti-virus software (or install a program that runs in the background and scans continuously). If the scan detects any suspicious programs or applications, remove them immediately. Find virus scanners here. Make sure your operating system is up to date Read more Operating systems […]

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Desktop, Windows Technologies

Windows Credential Manager

Location: Control PanelAll Control Panel ItemsCredential Manager GUI:   Credential Manager stores credentials (user name and passwords) that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials, Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special folders on your computer called vaults. Windows and programs (such as web browsers) can securely give the credentials in the vaults to other computers and websites. < p>One can manage (add/edit/remove) these credentials manual. The use case of this feature is like saving RDP/TS credentials for auto login.

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