Saturday, August 1, 2015

ChromeOS

Below is some general information concerning ChromeOS by Google.  The screen captures were taken on a Toshiba ChromeBook 2.

To right-click, perform a two-finger click or use the combination of Alt-click.

To take a screen capture of the entire screen, use the Ctrl key + the Windows Switcher key at the same time. 

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To only select a region, use the combination of Ctrl + Shift + the Windows Switcher key.

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The OWA interface for Exchange 2010 may only allow the “light” mode for access.  To solve this issue, install the User-Agent Switcher extension via the link below.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/user-agent-switcher-for-c/djflhoibgkdhkhhcedjiklpkjnoahfmg

Once installed, access the Permanent Spoof List section and add the domain for the Exchange URL in question.  Use the User Agent String of “Windows Firefox”.

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To access a shell command prompt, use the combination of Ctrl + Alt + T.  This should open a new tab with the command prompt displayed.

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More available commands can be found by using the “help_advanced” option.

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Below is an example of the “network_diag” command.

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One parameter that should be enabled is the “Require password to wake from sleep.” under Settings.

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When an update to ChromeOS is available, an up arrow icon should appear when accessing the system tray at the lower right hand corner of the screen.  Click on the “Restart to update” menu option to install the available upgrade.

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Notifications should appear above the system tray area.

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A Chromebook may not have a Delete key present.  Use the combination of Alt + Backspace as a substitute.

A task manager similar to Windows can be accessed via the combination of Shift + Esc.  To lock the screen, use the combination of Ctrl + Shift + L.  To quickly log out, use Ctrl + Shift + Q.  To view a list of keyboard shortcuts, use Ctrl + Alt + ?.

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The ChromeBook in question had a HDMI port.  When connected to an external LCD TV, the display was automatically extended.

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Disable peer updating within Windows 10

To disable the new peer updating feature within Windows 10, access Settings –> Update & Security –> Windows Update –> Advanced options –> Choose how updates are delivered.

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Disable Wi-Fi Sense within Windows 10

To disable the Wi-Fi Sense feature within Windows 10, access Settings –> Network & Internet –> Wi-Fi –> Manage Wi-Fi settings.

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Media Creation Tool for Windows 10

As with Windows 8.1, Microsoft has released a Media Creation Tool for Windows 10.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

One big difference between this version and the one for Windows 8.1 is it allows for an in-place upgrade.

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WATOBO

WATOBO is intended to enable security professionals to perform highly efficient (semi-automated ) web application security audits.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/watobo/

Egress-Assess

Egress-Assess is a tool used to test network egress data detection capabilities, it works over FTP, HTTP and HTTPS. It can generate various data-types to test detection, credit card details, social security numbers (SSN) and name/address combos.

https://github.com/ChrisTruncer/Egress-Assess

Jawfish

Jawfish is a security penetration tool that is web-based.  It is designed to test web applications.

https://jawfish.io/

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Pale Moon

Pale Moon is an Open Source, Firefox-based web browser available for Microsoft Windows, Android, and Linux.  64-bit versions are available, which Firefox did not offer in the past.  A portable version is available.

https://www.palemoon.org/

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Kolab

Kolab is an email service based in Switzerland, which currently has some high privacy legislation in place.

https://kolabnow.com/

View Auto-Connection Utility

The View Auto-Connection Utility allows you to connect the VMware View Client automatically into a View desktop or an application pool when the system starts up. This can be very useful for thin clients or for turning existing Windows endpoints into thin client systems used to automatically connect into a View desktop.

https://labs.vmware.com/flings/view-auto-connection-utility