4 Ways to Tell New Software is Safe to Download

The threat of malicious software—commonly known as malware—is greater than ever. With over 1.5 billion malware programs circulating globally and a staggering 450,000 new threats emerging daily, staying safe online requires vigilance. Malware attacks surged by 10% in 2023, amounting to an alarming 6.06 billion attacks worldwide.
Given these risks, it’s crucial to ensure that the software you download is safe. In this post, we’ll walk you through practical tips to help you identify and avoid potentially harmful downloads, so you can safeguard your devices and personal data. Let’s dive in!

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Protecting Against Malware: A Toolkit for Secure Internet Use

Malware threats are more prevalent than ever, putting personal data and devices at risk. This guide covers the different types of malware, how they infiltrate systems, and the most effective methods to protect yourself. From using reliable antivirus software to enabling multi-factor authentication, learn how to safeguard your sensitive information and keep malicious actors at bay.

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Private: How to Stay Safe When Downloading Software

Downloading software is common, but it comes with risks like malware and phishing attacks. Learn essential steps to stay safe, from investigating software before installation to using official sources, checking digital signatures, understanding EULAs, and using security tools. Follow these guidelines to ensure your downloads are secure and your data remains protected.

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An Instant Guide to Installing an SSL Certificate on AWS

Discover the quick and easy steps to install an SSL certificate on AWS for enhanced website security and user trust. Boost your site's SEO and protect sensitive data with our comprehensive guide.

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A 3-Step Guide to Installing a Let's Encrypt SSL Certificate on a Red Hat Linux Server

Learn how to secure your Red Hat Linux server with a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate in just three easy steps. Protect your website and sensitive data with this comprehensive guide to installation and maintenance.

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A 3-Step Guide to Installing an SSL Certificate on a Red Hat Linux Server

Learn how to enhance your website's security with our 3-step guide to installing SSL certificates on Red Hat Linux servers. Ensure data integrity and gain visitor trust with secure connections. Dive into our comprehensive SSL installation guide today!

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KeePassXC for Windows: A Complete Password Management Guide

In today's digital age, the number of online accounts and passwords we need to remember has increased significantly. Keeping track of numerous login credentials can be overwhelming and risky, as weak or reused passwords make us vulnerable to cyber threats. Thankfully, there's a solution: KeePassXC, a robust and secure password manager. In this blog post, we'll explore KeePassXC and provide a step-by-step guide to help you get started with this powerful tool on your Windows system.

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The Rise of Ransomware Attacks: How to Protect Your Data

Ransomware attacks have become a major concern in recent years. This blog post delves into the nature of ransomware attacks, their impact on individuals and organizations, and provide actionable tips to protect data from such attacks. It covers topics like regular software updates, network segmentation, and incident response planning.

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Certificate renewal and other TLS improvements

by fr33tux
The new certificate for https://toolslib.net is now online. It is valid from 15/04/2016 to 11/05/2018. We've also published several improvement regarding TLS support on ToolsLib.

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Latest improvements from the sysadmin team

by fr33tux
There has been major improvements made by the sysadmin team these last weeks. Even if it's not visible, we want to explain what has been made and what benefit will bring to you.

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