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Download Squadhttp://www.downloadsquad.comDownload Squadhttp://www.downloadsquad.com/media/feedlogo.gifDownload Squadhttp://www.downloadsquad.comen-usCopyright 2008 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Passpack password manager goes offline with Passpack Desktophttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/08/passpack-password-manager-goes-offline-with-passpack-desktop/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/08/passpack-password-manager-goes-offline-with-passpack-desktop/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/08/passpack-password-manager-goes-offline-with-passpack-desktop/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Security, Web services, web 2.0

Passpack Desktop

Passpack is an online password manager application that lets you store all of your passwords for web sites, bank accounts, or pretty much anything else in one place. The advantage of storing this info on a web site is that you can access it from any computer. So if you're used to relying on your web browser's password manager to login to your Yahoo!, Google, eBay, and other accounts, you might run into some trouble when using a friend's computer.

But if you're a bit paranoid about storing all of your most important passwords online, we don't blame you. Fortunately, Passpack has recently released a desktop application built on Adobe AIR that lets you manage your passwords without opening a web browser. You can choose to synchronize Passpack Desktop with the web version of Passpack. But you don't have to. In fact, you don't even need to sign up for an account to use Passpack Desktop. All you have to do is install the application, choose a username and a security phrase and start entering data which will be stored on your computer.

The password manager is easy to use. Just enter a title, user ID, email address, and password for each site or service. You can add links, tags, or notes. When you need to find the correct password, you can just search for the site name or a keyword and you should be able to find the correct password. It's not quite as convenient as browser-based password manager that automatically fills in forms for you. But the optional synchronization feature almost makes up for the lack of the browser integration.

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]]>passpackpasspack-desktoppasswordBrad Linder2008-07-08T15:00:00+00:00Gmail adding log-in monitoring featureshttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/08/gmail-adding-log-in-monitoring-features/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/08/gmail-adding-log-in-monitoring-features/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/08/gmail-adding-log-in-monitoring-features/#commentsFiled under: Security, E-mail, Web services, Google

gmail log-in monitoring features

Have you ever asked yourself, "Is someone else using my email account?" Well, if you're the cautious type, Google just added a few log-in monitoring features to its email service, so such ~~paranoid~~ questions won't feel so pressing anymore.

Wondering if you're Gmail account is open in multiple locations? Just look at the very, very bottom of the main Gmail page. It'll say something to the sound of: "This account is open in one other location." Click on the "details" link next to it to get taken to, well, a details page.

It'll give you the deets on the most recent sessions including the access type and IP address. It's not the end-all for email hijacking, but at the very least it'll help you point-out intruders. And if you don't see the feature yet, sit tight, Google is slowly rolling out the feature to all accounts.

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]]>accountemailgmailhijackintruderloginmonitormonitoringDanny Mendez2008-07-08T08:00:00+00:00Glubble and Kidzui - good kid browsers, silly names http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/07/glubble-vs-kidzui-kid-browser-wars/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/07/glubble-vs-kidzui-kid-browser-wars/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/07/glubble-vs-kidzui-kid-browser-wars/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Kids, Security, Features, Windows, Macintosh, Google, Mozilla, Browser Tips, Social Software, Search, Browsers

kids browsing

There is a battle for the hearts and ~~wallets~~ souls of our young surfing children on the interwebs. Parents are obviously concerned about the appropriateness of the world wide web being a kid's playground, so are looking for suitable controls to help them feel their children are protected online.

We looked at 2 kids browsers, Glubble and Kidzui, and gave them a test spin as well as subjected them to an unscientific kid focus group. Check out our results after the jump.

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]]>childrens browserChildrensBrowserFirefoxGlubbles vs. KidzuiGlubblesVs.Kidzuikids browserKidsBrowserKidzuiparental controlsParentalControlssafe browsingSafeBrowsingDolores Parker2008-07-07T14:00:00+00:00Truecrypt Updates to v6, Hides Your Subversive Plots Even Better!http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/06/truecrypt-encrypt-update-version-6/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/06/truecrypt-encrypt-update-version-6/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/06/truecrypt-encrypt-update-version-6/#commentsFiled under: Security, Utilities, Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Open Source

Truecrypt has been a trusted name in on-the-fly encryption for ages (v5 arrived in February). What's new in version 6? Plenty.

One of the biggest advances is support for multiple processors, which provides a boost in the encryption/decryption speed equal to the number of processors/cores in use. Other tweaks have increased the overall speed by as much as 20% in some operations - on top of the parallel processing gains.

And - holy crap - how about being able to run a fully encrypted, hidden OS? Yeah, version 6 can do that, too. There's even a handy guide on Truecrypt's website. It'll also hide volumes, and on Vista and Windows 2008 you can even hide a system volume (not on XP, though).

They've really done it right this time. If you don't have Truecrypt, get it. We've all got some data on our PC that deserves a little extra privacy and protection. Mac and Linux versions are also available, so everyone's invited to the Truecrypt party.

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]]>encryptencryptionprivacysecurityLee Mathews2008-07-06T17:00:00+00:00Backup your flash drives with USB Image Toolhttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/04/backup-your-flash-drives-with-usb-image-tool/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/04/backup-your-flash-drives-with-usb-image-tool/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/04/backup-your-flash-drives-with-usb-image-tool/#commentsFiled under: Security, Utilities, Windows, Freeware

USB Image Tool

USB Image Tool is a utility for creating an exact image of pretty much anything you plug into your USB port. This isn't the same thing as copying and pasting all the files on a flash drive to a new directory or zip file. Instead, every chunk of data on your flash drive is saved in a single file that you can then burn to a disc, upload to an offsite storage location, or just save on your hard drive.

If you keep work documents, portable applications, or other important data on a flash drive, it's a good idea to back it up occasionally. USB Image Tool makes the process about as simple as can be. You plug in a drive, hit backup, and choose a location to store the image. You can also select a compressed file format if you want to save a little bit of space, but it takes longer to create a compressed image.

[via gHacks]

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]]>backupflash-diiskflash-driverestoreusbusb-image-toolBrad Linder2008-07-04T17:00:00+00:00Allway Sync: Easy file sync for Windows, now with Amazon S3 supporthttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/04/allway-sync-easy-file-sync-for-windows-now-with-amazon-s3-supp/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/04/allway-sync-easy-file-sync-for-windows-now-with-amazon-s3-supp/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/07/04/allway-sync-easy-file-sync-for-windows-now-with-amazon-s3-supp/#commentsFiled under: Security, Utilities, Windows, Shareware

Allway Sync

There are plenty of Windows applications out there that will let you synchronize files across multiple folders. But there are a few things that set Allway Sync apart. First up, you can install Allway Sync on a flash drive to carry with you and use on multiple PCs. Second, Allway Sync is free for personal use and you're only required to pay for a license if you're a heavy user of if you feel like it. No one will ever make you pay, but the software is totally worth buying.

The latest version also adds support for synchronizing files with an FTP server or Amazon S3 storage. This makes Allway Sync a great little tool for backing up your files to offsite storage. The only problem is that there's no built-in scheduler. You have to initiate each sync job manually. If you're lazy and prefer automated backups, you might be better off with a utility like Jungle Disk. But the advantage of performing manual backups is that Allway Sync provides detailed information about each new, changed, or questionable file.

[via Ed Bott]

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]]>allwayallway-syncbackupsynchronizationBrad Linder2008-07-04T16:00:00+00:00Windows Steady State Bulletproofs Your Systemhttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/30/windows-steady-state-bulletproofs-your-system/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/30/windows-steady-state-bulletproofs-your-system/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/30/windows-steady-state-bulletproofs-your-system/#commentsFiled under: Security, Windows, Microsoft, Freeware

Windows StreadyState

So you're thinking, "Hey, I want to be totally irresponsible with my computer and load it up with crapware!" Really, isn't everyone getting tired of having to be so stinking responsible on the Internet all the time? We certainly are. We're ready for system protection that isn't afraid of our reckless browsing, indiscriminate downloading, and general apathy towards good computer usage habits.

...Which is why we love Windows Steady State. It creates a cache file in which your operating system operates, meaning any harmful changes can be undone by simply emptying the cache. After downloading it's a snap to install - just a few obligatory clicks and the usual EULA mumbo-jubmo and you're set.

Our first test was pretty a pretty low-intensity workout. We surfed, bookmarked, set up a POP account and downloaded a few messages, and cluttered up the desktop with a dozen or so hilariously named folders. After issuing the old Windows - U - R we waited anxiously for the system to reboot.

There it was, just as it had been before - no trace of any of our activity. The desktop was still tidy, no favorites or emails were anywhere to be seen. So far so good, but let's try some real abuse!

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]]>freewareprivacysecuritysoftwarevirtualizationvistawindowswinxpxpLee Mathews2008-06-30T11:00:00+00:00UndeleteMyFiles: Do we really have to tell you what it does?http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/22/undeletemyfiles-do-we-really-have-to-tell-you-what-it-does/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/22/undeletemyfiles-do-we-really-have-to-tell-you-what-it-does/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/22/undeletemyfiles-do-we-really-have-to-tell-you-what-it-does/#commentsFiled under: Security, Utilities, Windows, Freeware

UndeleteMyFiles

If you guessed that UndeleteMyFiles is a program that hacks into government databases and gives you the secret launch codes for nuclear missiles, you really need to stop watching Cold War era movies. But what you can use this free Windows utility to do is recover some recently deleted files on your computer.

There are several other free programs that do pretty much the same thing. But there are a few features that set UndeleteMyFiles apart. First of all, the program features a nifty preview function. Just hit the check box next to the file you want to see and hit the preview button and the program will restore the file to a temp directory so you can check it out before deciding whether you really want to restore it to your hard disk.

UndeleteMyFiles also has several different modes for scanning your hard disks or removable storage media. For example, you can use the Media Recovery mode to scan a disk just for media files. Or you can use the Deleted File Search to scan for files meeting certain size or file type. The File Rescue wizard, on the other hand will show you all deleted files on a disk.

The program also includes a file wiper, which lets you securely delete files so that they will be nearly impossible to recover. This feature could come in handy if you happen to be in possession of oh, say a nuclear missile launch code that you probably shouldn't have.

[via gHacks]

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]]>recoveryundeleteundeletemyfilesBrad Linder2008-06-22T14:00:00+00:00Firefox 3 vulnerability, 8 million people affected!http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/20/firefox-3-vulnerability-8-million-people-affected/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/20/firefox-3-vulnerability-8-million-people-affected/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/20/firefox-3-vulnerability-8-million-people-affected/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Security, Mozilla, Browsers

Firefox 3

If you were one of those 8 million people that downloaded Firefox 3 the other day be aware that Tipping Point DVLabs has announced a vulnerability in Mozilla's latest browser.

Details are unknown but in order for this exploit to work, you'll have to visit a site with the malicious code and click the infected link. Zero Day rates the severity as "High" and it effects both version 2 and 3 of the popular internet browser. Mozilla has acknowledged the security issue and should have a patch issued in its 3.0.1 release shortly.

With the amount of beta testing that's been done on Firefox 3 it makes you wonder why something like this slipped by?

In the mean time, be careful of where you click and make sure Firefox is set to auto update.

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]]>browserfirefoxmozillasecurityJoey Celis2008-06-20T13:00:00+00:00I know what you downloaded last weekhttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/20/i-know-what-you-downloaded-last-week/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/20/i-know-what-you-downloaded-last-week/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/20/i-know-what-you-downloaded-last-week/#commentsFiled under: Business, Internet, Security

Jennifer Love Hewitt

We're talking part one, the one with the hot version of Jennifer Love Hewitt. And oh yeah, that's who you were downloading last week, and we know alllllll about it.

A recent study by Cyber-Ark, who asked 300 IT Professionals about the topic of System Admins checking out what you're doing online at work, says that 1 in 3 IT professionals snoop on their co-workers surfing habits and stats.

I mean why not, right...all the info is right there! They're just "protecting the company from harmful usage".

Sheah, right.

IT Professionals download more pr0n than the entire state of Texas.

Even scarier? 47% of those surveyed said that they accessed info about you that had nothing to do with their job.

No wonder most SysAdmins have the password g0d. Oy!

What might be even worse, is that the other 2 in 3 surveyed lied out of fear that someone was snooping on them while they were taking the survey, thus uncovering the fact that they snoop on us. OMS our heads hurt!

SysAdmins, do you snoop? Worker folk, are you snooped upon?

You can hiphopanonymously write a comment here and let us know about it.

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]]>businessjennifer love hewittJenniferLoveHewittsnoopingsystem adminsSystemAdminsworkDrew Olanoff2008-06-20T12:00:00+00:00Fix the latest OS X "vulnerability"http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/19/fix-the-latest-os-x-vulnerability/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/19/fix-the-latest-os-x-vulnerability/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/19/fix-the-latest-os-x-vulnerability/#commentsFiled under: Security, Macintosh, Apple

Update: Looks like we posted too soon. As commenters at TUAW pointed out, the workaround is not 100% foolproof. If someone is logged in via SSH under the same user name as the logged in user, it is possible that they can kill the ARDAgent process and run the script before ARDAgent reloads. While this requires additional finagling and timing and is an unlikely scenario for most users, please be aware that the issue is still unresolved. If you don't plan on using remote desktop at all with your Mac, you can archive and remove ARDAgent.app, which will rid your system of the program that can open up the vulnerability.

Yesterday, an anonymous Slashdotter posted about a security vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 that could allow a maicious party root access to your system. The vulnerability, which works by running an AppleScript on behalf of Apple Remote Desktop Agent, which because of the way ARDAgent works, sets the user ID to root. From there, any subprocesses are running with root privileges, without requiring a user password, and in the wrong hands, the results could be very, very messy.

Taking into consideration that several additional factors would have to be involved in order for any damage to unfold -- either physical access to the machine or a remote login under the same account that is currently in use or the end user would have to willingly run a malicious application -- this is still disconcerting enough for us to want a quick and effective resolution.

Luckily, there is a very easy way to protect your system from being affected. It turns out, if remote access is enabled under the Sharing pane in System Preferences -- even if no other users are permitted to administer or access your machine -- you're in the clear.

TUAW has a visual walkthrough on how to apply this workaround for both Tiger and Leopard users, but the fix is pretty simple. In Leopard, simple enable Remote Management feature in the Sharing panel, don't select any of the options and then select "apply to only these users" without defining any users. Now, if the potentially damaging script is run, your system will report an error instead of setting itself as root. Plus, if you do have a system that is managed remotely, that person can still acess your computer (just make sure they are listed in the "allowed users" panel).

If only all security threats were that easy to fix!

Thanks Mike, Robert and Scott!

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]]>apple remote desktopAppleRemoteDesktopmacosascriptsecurityChristina Warren2008-06-19T15:30:00+00:00xB Browser: Anonymous web browsing for the paranoidhttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/16/xb-browser-anonymous-web-browsing-for-the-paranoid/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/16/xb-browser-anonymous-web-browsing-for-the-paranoid/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/16/xb-browser-anonymous-web-browsing-for-the-paranoid/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Security

xB Browser

Whether you're trying to keep the feds off your trail or you just want to keep your mom from figuring out what naughty web sites you've been visiting, xB Browser can help. This web browser is based on Firefox, but adds a ton of security features that allow you to surf the web anonymously and quickly and easily clear all your private data.

The browser evolved from the now defunct Torpark and is capable of connecting to the Tor network of anonymous servers that let you obscure your location and identity. You can also use xB Browser to connect to the XeroBank network, which is a commercial alternative to Tor. You have to pay for access to the XeroBank network.

XeroBank also provides severla other programs for anonymous internet access including xB Mail for sending encrypted emails and xB VPN for connecting to the XeroBank network to anonymize all of your internet transactions.

[via Shell Extension City]

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]]>tortorparkxb-browserxerobankBrad Linder2008-06-16T16:00:00+00:00Hide your email address from spammers with The Enkoderhttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/13/hide-your-email-address-from-spammers-with-the-enkoder/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/13/hide-your-email-address-from-spammers-with-the-enkoder/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/13/hide-your-email-address-from-spammers-with-the-enkoder/#commentsFiled under: Security, Utilities

Many of us have been in this situation: you want to post your email address on your website so that people can read it, click a link, and get in touch with you. You're worried about displaying your email as a regular link, though, because bots will index it and start sending you spam. If you want to post your email address on a website so that it's readable by humans, but obfuscated from any bots trying to harvest it, take a look at The Enkoder.

The Enkoder is a quick web form (and a Mac desktop app!) that takes your email address and the link text you want to use, and spits out some encrypted JavaScript that you can put on the web. It's provided free-of-charge by Dan Benjamin and HiveLogic.com. The Mac version runs straight from your machine and remembers previous encodings.

[via Daring Fireball]

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]]>emailEnkoderhivelogicos xOsXspamJay Hathaway2008-06-13T09:00:00+00:00Opera Desktop Browser 9.5 is Final - Take your stuff with youhttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/12/opera-desktop-browser-9-5-is-final-take-your-stuff-with-you/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/12/opera-desktop-browser-9-5-is-final-take-your-stuff-with-you/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/12/opera-desktop-browser-9-5-is-final-take-your-stuff-with-you/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Security, Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Productivity, Search

Opera 9.5

Just a day after launching a release candidate of Opera 9.5, the Opera team has pushed out the final version of their new desktop web browser.

Opera is all over the place with their releases, and focuses as well. The company loves mobile devices, and at one point stated that Opera wanted to be on any device that you can plug in. We'd love to browse on our toaster. We lose an important few minutes of productivity in the kitchen every morning.

The latest version of Opera has some features that 9.2 didn't have though, so here goes nothing:

Opera Link - Hardcore users of Opera use features like speed-dial, note taking, and of course bookmarks. Now you can sync them with your mobile if you use the very popular Opera Mini browser on your phone.
Quick Find - search for anything on any page you've visited.
Updated skin - This is the one that made us wonder if Opera is has re-invested themselves into the Desktop market. The buttons are sharper and it's more Firefox like now.
Opera's Fraud Protection - This got an update. Opera likes to talk about how they guard you against phishing and spamming, and say they're the only browser with these features built in.

And it's faster - So fast it sings we like to say. Operaphiles say that it's the lightest browser on any platform. What do you think? Tell us in the comments!

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]]>browserfirefoxmobileoperaDrew Olanoff2008-06-12T10:00:00+00:00All SMSed up on your Crackberry with no space left? Dexrex 'em.http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/10/all-smsd-up-on-your-crackberry-with-no-space-left-dexrex-em/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/10/all-smsd-up-on-your-crackberry-with-no-space-left-dexrex-em/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/10/all-smsd-up-on-your-crackberry-with-no-space-left-dexrex-em/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Security, Utilities, BlackBerry

Dexrex Blackberry SMS archiving

A common problem for many Blackberry and other mobile phone users have as well is what to do with all of those "omg these could be important" SMS messages. What to delete, what not to delete?

That's no longer the question in Dexrex's mind.

Dexrex has put out an SMS archiving software and service for Blackberry people like yourself.

Once you get an SMS message it immediately gets archived by Dexrex for later checking out, re-reading, pining over, crying about, and forwarding to your buddy whilst drinking at the bar online (by just you hopefully). Dangerous stuff indeed.

We're calling this one Gmail for SMS.

The obvious issue here is privacy, as it is with all web services. SMS messages can be uber private, for example:

"d00d, thiz girl eez hawt". Do you want everyone in the world to see that? We don't. Dexrex has to prove themselves trustworthy.

Having said that, if you get a lot of SMS', give it a shot, tell us if its helpful, and share your experiences.

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]]>blackberrycelldexrexmobilesmsDrew Olanoff2008-06-10T12:30:00+00:00Turn your webcam into a security camera with Periscopehttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/10/turn-your-webcam-into-a-security-camera-with-periscope/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/10/turn-your-webcam-into-a-security-camera-with-periscope/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/10/turn-your-webcam-into-a-security-camera-with-periscope/#commentsFiled under: Security, Utilities, Video, Macintosh

Have you ever wondered how you could set your webcam up as a security camera and have the images sent to you somewhere else? Maybe you wanted motion detection or noise detection to turn it on automatically? Or maybe that's just us, and we're a little paranoid. Regardless, Periscope is a tool that lets you do all of those things with your webcam, and more.

You can trigger it to start recording in several ways: motion detection, noise detection, via Apple Remote, or with a timer. Once it's on, it'll capture images and save them to disc or send them to a few other places for review. It works with Flickr, e-mail, FTP, iPhoto, and the now-obsolete .mac (presumably an upcoming version will support MobileMe). You can also time-stamp or add your own logo automatically to your pictures.

Even if you're not interested in the security applications of Periscope, you might find it useful for making time-lapse videos. With its ability to capture images at intervals, you could theoretically capture your entire day at your desk if you had the disk space. Although we tested it with a built-in iSight, Periscope should work with other webcams.

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]]>freeverseimage captureImageCaptureOs XOsXPeriscopesecuritytime-lapsevideowebcamJay Hathaway2008-06-10T12:00:00+00:00Awww, can't remember yer wittle passwords? Isn't that cute?http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/09/awww-cant-remember-yer-wittle-passwords-isnt-that-cute/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/09/awww-cant-remember-yer-wittle-passwords-isnt-that-cute/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/09/awww-cant-remember-yer-wittle-passwords-isnt-that-cute/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Security, Utilities, Windows, Microsoft

Cute Password Manager

Not really.

Forgetting your password to Yahoo!, Gmail, Twitter, Hotornot, or "other" sites can be downright annoying and maddening. It's not a cute situation at all.

But now it might be with the software Cute Password Manager.

For some reason, we end up with 12 different passwords for 25 different sites. It never fails. So a password manager is nothing new.

What does Cute offer that's different? Well let's take a look:

AutoSaving passwords in your browser saves time. Firefox and others has this built in, but it's nice to have something outside of the browser in case it crashes and dies.
Cute will generate really strong passwords for you to manage. So you could unify all of your passwords with one that's solid. And you don't have to remember it.
Encrypt passwords and personal data using AES.
Info is stored on your PC only (No Macs though...boooooo)
Backup & Restore, Print your passwords.
Fights Phishing by filling passwords only on matching web sites.
Imports & Exports your passwords with text and csv format file.

Our main question is, is there a password to get to the password manager (yes, actually there is a master password)? And if you forget it, do you need a password manager for that?

Exhausting.

Also, how secure is this if you have more than one person using your computer? There might be certain sites you don't want your um significant other um...discovering?

But hey, that's on you.

Don't get too cute, but feel free to save some brain space by flushing out your internal memory cache. It's free, so give it a try and let us know what you think!

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]]>cute password managerCutePasswordManagerpasswordDrew Olanoff2008-06-09T14:00:00+00:00Firefox add-on stops accidental MySpace encounters: it's actually useful!http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/09/firefox-add-on-stops-accidental-myspace-encounters-its-actuall/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/09/firefox-add-on-stops-accidental-myspace-encounters-its-actuall/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/09/firefox-add-on-stops-accidental-myspace-encounters-its-actuall/#commentsFiled under: Fun, Internet, Security, Mozilla, Freeware, Browser Tips, web 2.0

amionmyspace.com?

Have you ever accidentally visited MySpace? Yeah, we probably have too, though, it was never a noticeable problem. In fact, we can't even remember it happening, but it seems like it has to have happened... right?

Well, this Firefox add-on promises to detect MySpace in Firefox, and provide a pop-up menu to stop unsuspecting web-browsers from hitting up the social network. The plug-in is obviously a joke, but we found a great use for it anyway -- avoiding phishing.

It's called AmIOnMySpace.com? and it can be used to detect the real MySpace site. If for any reason the message doesn't pop-up upon first visiting the social network, you're not on the real site. The biggest problem with using this as a way of avoiding phishing sites is that it doesn't alert users when leaving MySpace, so it's still possible to get attacked from within.

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]]>add-onaddonfakefirefoxmyspacephishphishingplug-inpluginpluginssiteDanny Mendez2008-06-09T12:00:00+00:00Securely delete files and directories with Wipe Filehttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/08/securely-delete-files-and-directories-with-wipe-file/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/08/securely-delete-files-and-directories-with-wipe-file/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/08/securely-delete-files-and-directories-with-wipe-file/#commentsFiled under: Security, Windows, Freeware

Wipe File

Want to delete some files on your hard disk and make sure that no one will ever be able to recover them? Wipe File is a free Windows utility that lets you wipe files or directories using one of 14 different methods. Instead of simply moving files to the recycle bin, Wipe File will overwrite the section of your hard drive that contained the file making it difficult, if not impossible for anyone to discover what the original file contained.

When you first run the program, all of the menus will be in German, but Wipe File supports 9 languages including English. Just hit the Extras menu to find a list of languages.

If you're looking for a program that can wipe entire discs or partitions, you might wan to check out Wipe Disc, another utility from the developer of Wipe File.

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]]>deletesecuritywipewipe-discwipe-fileBrad Linder2008-06-08T12:00:00+00:00Flexcrypt Folder: Free file or folder encryption for Windowshttp://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/05/flexcrypt-folder-free-file-or-folder-encryption-for-windows/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/05/flexcrypt-folder-free-file-or-folder-encryption-for-windows/http://www.downloadsquad.com/2008/06/05/flexcrypt-folder-free-file-or-folder-encryption-for-windows/#commentsFiled under: Security, Utilities, Windows, Freeware

Flexcrypt

Have some files on your PC that you'd rather not have your roommate looking at? Want to send some top secret government documents over email without the risk of someone intercepting your email and reading your files? Flexcrypt Folder is a free encryption utility for Windows that can password protect any group of files for you.

Once you've installed Flexcrypt Folder, all you have to do is highlight a file, folder, or group of files that you want to encrypt and right click on them to bring up the context menu. Select Encrypt using FlexCrypt Folder, enter a password, and you're all set. The program will create a self extracting archive that can only be opened with the correct password.

In other words, you can send the file to anybody you want, and they don't need to install anything on their computer to extract the contents. They just need the correct password.

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