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  1. Goliath

    Workplace hit by cryptolocker virus

    For those of you querying how an encryption malware could spread across the entire network of the OP's organisation, the latest and greatest variants such as SamSam and Maktub are now levering the old fashioned "worm" techniques to traverse horizontally through a network; they no longer require...
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    Who sent the email? IT Security

    This. The uni in question should have an [email protected] address (or similar, Google it), they'd appreciate it if you forwarded on the email with a "looks like you've got a compromised account" message. They'll be used to dealing with this sort of thing, as academics have a tendency to be...
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    Bullies, at 5 years old

    It'll be much more effective talking to the head teacher if you have a clear idea of what you want from the discussion, I'd suggest the following: Make a formal appointment with the head or deputy head (and don't bother with a year head etc) to discuss the issues: this signifies to them that...
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    IP Viking - DDOS?

    Nah, it's slightly different: it takes real time stats from the various Kaspersky products installed around the word and displays them. The boxes at the bottom (and colours of attacks) refer to the different products: Pink for IDS, orange for Mail anti-virus etc. They do caveat somewhere that...
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    IP Viking - DDOS?

    Kaspersky do a similar one with added 3D globe goodness: http://cybermap.kaspersky.com/
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    What vulnerability scanners do you use?

    Nessus for me, will cover all the requirements you've given with ease. Their cloud based scanner is very useful too (just to see what is accessible from the outside world, surprising how many firewall ****-ups I've found using it :D )
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    Berlin - what to do!?

    I love the place, it's my favourite city in Europe. It's a big city, and fairly spread out. I prefer the East much more than the West, the areas around Alexanderplatz are good fun to walk around and browse etc. Things you definitely need to see: Checkpoint Charlie (FreidrichStrasse) - The...
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    Spec me a baby monitor

    +1 for this.
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    Parents - Nursery induction day tomorrow - Anything to ask?

    How many staff are trained in paediatric first-aid?
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    Mexico Holiday Jan 15

    +1 for this recommendation, it's sublime, I'd go back like a shot. One thing to watch is the departure tax when you are leaving - taken at the airport, think it's about $60 US per person and they only take cash. Make sure you have enough left, we almost didn't. Also, check with your hotel...
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    £5k+ Watch Insurance?

    The wife's engagement/wedding rings and my watches are insured via T.H. March: http://www.thmarch.co.uk/personal/jewellery-valuables The jeweller who made the rings recommended them, I've shopped around a few times when it's come up for renewal but never found anything better.
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    Access layer UPS options?

    It's worth doing, sometimes raises issues that a self-test wouldn't necessarily pick up (too much load to support was one of the more interesting ones we got, turns out we did have too much on there).
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    Access layer UPS options?

    Had similar issues a couple of years ago (SURT3000 and SURT8000 units) then realised that they need to be calibrated at least every year (or whenever there is a significant load change, i.e. adding another two switches to the cab etc.). Since then we've only had one fail, but that was caused by...
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    20mph speed limits - are they actually enforceable

    There is a difference between a 20mph limit and a 20mph zone: 20mph limits are areas where the speed limit has been reduced to 20 mph but there are no physical measures to reduce vehicle speeds within the areas. Drivers are alerted to the speed limit with 20mph speed limit repeater signs (red...
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    Fresh Random Image Thread

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    Savings accounts for newborn

    Congrats :p I opened a Halifax Kids Regular Saver for our little bundle of joy, its currently paying 6% for the first year which beats anything else hands down (or did when I looked): http://www.halifax.co.uk/savings/accounts/branch-accounts/#kidsregularsaver Only hassle is that...
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    Beneficiary of a will is dead, but they have kids.

    This was the case with me too. My mum's aunt left her estate to be shared between her nephews and nieces equally: as my mum passed away before her aunt died I received mum's share.
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    Do I need an ESTA?

    It would seem not, looks like it's the old I-94W form still (you just hand in the portion you keep at the New York boarding gate.) 4th question down: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1094/~/do-i-need-to-apply-for-esta
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    Speaking at Conferences

    If they've asked you to speak then it's usually up to them to cover all travel costs, doesn't really matter how short notice it is. It's slightly different if you've submitted something to a conference etc, then there's usually an expectation that you meet at least some of the cost.
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    Gifts for newborn ?

    As my first is just past 10 weeks old, I feel well qualified to comment :D 3-6 month outfits were what we most appreciated, (but make sure you get a gift receipt, your taste in "daddy drinks because I cry" rompers may well not be welcome!). Soft toys we weren't fussed about, got quite a few...
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