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Special relationship

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The '''special relationship''' is the phrase often used to characterize the warm [[political]], [[diplomatic]], [[historical]], and [[cultural]] relations between the [[United States of America]] and the [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland]].

Although the United States also maintains close relationships with [[Canada]], [[Israel]], [[Japan]] and [[Mexico]], the level of cooperation in military planning, execution of military operations, [[nuclear]] weapon technology sharing and intelligence sharing between the U.S. and UK is unparalleled.

The origin of the term may be [[Winston Churchill]]'s "Sinews of Peace Address" in Fulton, [[Missouri]], better known for addressing the rise of communism and the Iron Curtain.

:''Neither the sure prevention of war, nor the continuous rise of world organization will be gained without what I have called the fraternal association of the English-speaking peoples ...a '''special relationship''' between the British Commonwealth and Empire and the United States. Fraternal association requires not only the growing friendship and mutual understanding between our two vast but kindred systems of society, but the continuance of the intimate relationship between our military advisers, leading to common study of potential dangers, the similarity of weapons and manuals of instructions, and to the interchange of officers and cadets at technical colleges. It should carry with it the continuance of the present facilities for mutual security by the joint use of all Naval and Air Force bases in the possession of either country all over the world.There is however an important question we must ask ourselves. Would a special relationship between the United States and the British Commonwealth be inconsistent with our over-riding loyalties to the World Organization? I reply that, on the contrary, it is probably the only means by which that organization will achieve its full stature and strength.''

The relationship is supposedly based on cultural and historical ties but is usually evoked in times of difficulty for either party. Built on the principle of interdependence it serves as a polite mask to the fact that Britain relies heavily on the United States to punch above its weight in international relations. That the United States does sometimes need Britain - albeit principally for the purposes of publicity - has been demonstrated neatly by the circumstances surrounding [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]].

During the worst periods of the cold war the United Kingdom was jokingly referred to as the "biggest US aircraft carrier in the world". During certain periods of the 1970s and 1980s there were more US military aircraft based in the UK than the complete strength of the Royal Air Force.

This interweaving of the combined US and UK military forces (as well as shared intelligence detailed below) is an indication that the 'special relationship' is likely to continue for some time.

==External links==
* June 2002, ''Policy Review'', [http://www.policyreview.org/JUN02/harris_print.html The State of the Special Relationship]
* [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2478925,00.html State Department Official disparages the relationship]
* Real Dating Site [https://www.naughtydate.com https://www.naughtydate.com]

[[Category:Diplomacy]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:United Kingdom]]

Gambling

2019-04-29T12:20:33Z

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'''Gambling''' consists of betting on games of chance or uncertain outcomes (like the winner of a sports match or an election). Sometimes the game entails some skill as an attraction to the ego of the participant, as in [[poker]]. '''''Gambling addiction is devastating to society and families affected by it.''''' Gambling often harms families that can least afford it. Also, gambling can be [[demonic]]: those who crucified [[Jesus]] divided his clothes by gambling among themselves for them.<ref>[[Matthew 20-28 (Translated)#27:35|Matthew 27:35]].</ref>

In 2018, [[American]]s lose $118 billion of their own money to [[government]]-sponsored gambling, such as state lotteries.<ref>https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-how-much-americans-lost-on-state-sanctioned-gambling-last-year-2018-05-15</ref>

Gambling is a way that government and businesses take money from the poor. Twice in our nation's history gambling was legalized in a widespread manner, and then prohibited. We are currently in a third phase of the legalization of gambling, first in Reno, then Las Vegas and Atlantic City (Reno and Atlantic City have both declined economically in recent decades, while sunnier Las Vegas still attracts many more), and then on riverboats and Indian reservations, and now in multiple locations in some states. Gambling is still mostly prohibited in many [[conservative]] states, such as Texas, except for government-sponsored gambling in the form of a state lottery, and allowances for charitable-sponsored events such as bingo halls, raffle tickets, etc. The [[U.S. Supreme Court]] in its 6-3 decision in ''Murphy v. NCAA'' (May 14, 2018) struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act despite how that law had worked well for 26 years in mostly prohibiting wagering on sports.

Lotteries are a common form of gambling, with a small stake being bet for the very low probability of winning a very large amount of money, if the numbers a player chooses are selected by a random number picking device. Lotteries are a major revenue source for governments. In just one multi-state lottery in early 2012, there was about $1.5 billion spent on the "Mega Millions" lottery – money that was in part distributed to other players as prizes and in part supplied to fund education and senior citizens.<ref>http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20120331/NEWS/303310014/Americans-spend-1-5B-Mega-Millions-tickets?odyssey=mod|mostview</ref>

Pathologic gambling has been variously described as "an impulse control disorder, a mood disorder, an obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder, or a non-pharmacological addiction".<ref name=GJP2000/> Patients suffering this condition can be variously treated with "several medications, psychotherapies and attendance to Gamblers Anonymous".<ref name=GJP2000/> Pharmacotherapy, in addition to other drugs, includes Fluvoxamine and Clomipramine, both of which have been shown to be effective in clinical trials.<ref name=GJP2000>{{cite journal|year=2000|title=Review of the Phenomenology, Etiology and Treatment of Pathological Gambling|journal=German Journal of Psychiatry|volume=3|issue=2|pages=37–52|issn=1433-1055|url=http://www.piramindwelt.com/Review%20of%20the%20Phenomenology,%20Etiology%20and%20Treatment%20of%20Pathological%20Gambling.pdf|author=Paula Moreyra, Angela Ibáñez, Jerónimo Saiz-Ruiz, Kore Nissenson, and Carlos Blanco}}</ref>

==[[Addiction]]==
A certain fraction of the population is addicted to gambling and tend to drain family resources on the habit. Stories are common of addicts losing all their money in a single gambling spree. Only [[Missouri]] has a [[Gambling Loss Limit|gambling loss limit]].

==Odds==
In games played against the "house" (for example, in a [[casino]]), typically the players will have an [[expected return]] of less than 100%. In games against other players (such as poker), the expected return might be 100%, when the players are of equal skill levels (assuming the order of dealing is not important), or certain players might have greater (or lesser) expected returns, if they are better (or worse) players. If all the money stays with the players, then the overall expected return is 100%. If the "house" takes a rake of the money bet, the overall expected return will be less than 100%.

==Legality of Gambling==

Several times in American history gambling has gone from being illegal, to being legal in many ways and places, to becoming illegal again. Gambling is typically regulated at the state and local levels, but Congress passed a bill prohibiting internet gambling in 2006.

In 2005, the [[World Trade Organization]] (WTO) ruled that "the U.S. had failed to comply with a 2005 final WTO order to change certain laws related to a successful
challenge by Antigua of the U.S. ban on Internet gambling. The WTO GATS agreement allows nations to 'take back' service sectors from WTO jurisdiction, but only after compensating trading partners for lost business opportunities."<ref>http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/</ref>

In response to a request by more than half the states, in 2007 President [[George W. Bush]] withdrew the United States gambling sector from jurisdiction under the [[World Trade Organization]], in anticipation of further demands or sanctions by the WTO against American regulation of gambling.<ref>''Id.''</ref>

Following passage of UIGEA, former U.S. Senator Al D'Amato (R-NY) joined the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) to lobby for the right of poker players to play online.

In Wisconsin, it is illegal to vote in an election if one has wagered on the outcome, even if the bet was made legally.

In the [[United Kingdom]], gambling on all kinds of events is legal, although sportsmen should not bet on the outcomes of contests in which they are involved.

==Internet gambling==
On April 26, 2007, Rep. [[Barney Frank]] (D-MA) introduced HR 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (IGREA). The IGREA would modify the UIGEA by providing a provision for licensing of Internet gambling facilities by the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. On June 8, 2007, the House Financial Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Frank, held a hearing entitled, "Can Internet Gambling Be Effectively Regulated to Protect Consumers and the Payments System?". Details of the meeting, including the archived webcast, are available on the House Financial Services Committee website.<ref>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/hearing/financialsvcs_dem/ht060807.shtml</ref> Expert witnesses at the hearing testified that Internet gambling can be effectively regulated for age verification, money laundering issues, facilitation of state and federal tax collection, and for issues relating to compulsive gambling.

On June 7, 2007, Rep. [[Robert Wexler]] (D-FL) introduced HR 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act. This act would legalize Internet poker, bridge, mah jong and other games of skill. Also on June 7, 2007, Rep. [[Jim McDermott]] (D-WA) introduced H.R. 2607, the Internet Gambling Tax Act. The IGTA would legislate Internet gambling tax collection requirements.

On June 29, 2007, [[Focus on the Family]] issued an alert warning<ref>http://www.citizenlink.org/FOSI/gambling/cog/A000004244.cfm</ref> of a planned visit to Washington D.C. by a pro-Internet gambling rights group Casino Gambling Web.<ref>http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/gambling-law/an_internet_gambling_education_for_anti_online_gambling_groups_46698.html</ref> According to the alert, Casino Gambling Web has collected nearly 5,000 American signatures on their Repeal the Internet Gambling Ban petition, at [http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/306149419 www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/306149419], and will take this to Washington in July 2007.

Legalized Internet gambling has been made available in New Jersey since November 2013.<ref>http://nypost.com/2014/05/19/illegal-sites-hurting-new-jersey-online-gambling/</ref> Gamblers physically located in New Jersey can place bets on websites run by [[Atlantic City]] casinos.<ref>http://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/gamingsites.html</ref>

There are many online casinos, among which one of the most famous https://mr.bet/ casino.

== Gambling Loss Limit ==

The Missouri legislature, with the approval of voters, adopted a gambling loss limit in an effort to prevent substantial losses by gambling patrons. The loss limit allows for a loss of no more than $500 every two hours, or $6000 per day. This loss limit does not limit recreational gambling but does clearly help reduce the impact felt from pathological and problem gamblers as well as help prevent illegal money laundering.

Those individuals who would gamble and lose more that $500 ever two hours are most likely to be the pathological and problem gambler. Those individuals are the least able to control their gambling and are the most responsible for the social cost that result from gambling.<ref>http://www.casinowatch.org</ref> This loss limit helps to reduce binge gambling because “many problem gamblers have binge activity extending over long hours. If casinos would have closing hours, (or loss limits) even if only for two to four hours an evening, such binge behavior could be temporarily stopped, and a problem gambler could be brought back to reality." <ref>http://www.casinowatch.org/loss_limit/briefing_points.html</ref> In fact, “removing loss limits at gambling establishments will lead to an increase in compulsive gambling and an escalation of the gambling by those individuals in the early throes of addiction." <ref>http://www.casinowatch.org/loss_limit/lorenz_letter.html</ref>

The $500 loss limit also significantly deters the use of casinos as a means for illegally laundering large sums of money. “The federal government is currently expanding regulation necessary to limit [[money laundering]] by drug cartels and [[terrorist]] organizations. The federal government has found that existing federal regulation of, and reporting requirements for, casino transactions are not sufficient to limit or reduce money laundering and that additional regulation is needed. News reports indicate that terrorists were using casinos (including Missouri casinos) in the course of the recent terrorist attacks. Thus, in this climate, it is not a time to loosen the regulations on casinos but a time to -- as the federal government is doing -- consider additional money laundering regulations for casinos and other gambling enterprises. An investigation by the United States General Accounting Office concluded that, ‘As the amount of money wagered annually has increased, casinos may have become more vulnerable to individuals who attempt to launder their illegal profits in the fast-paced environment of casino gaming.’” <ref>http://www.casinowatch.org/terrorists/money_laundering.html</ref> A gambling loss limit provides the regulation necessary to prevent such harmful and illegal money laundering from organized crime syndicates and terrorists alike.

== Republican Party Platform ==

The [[Republican Party Platform]] of 2012 states:
{{cquote|Millions of Americans suffer from problem or pathological gambling that can destroy families. We support the prohibition of gambling over the Internet and call for reversal of the Justice Department’s decision distorting the formerly accepted meaning of the Wire Act that could open the door to Internet betting.}}

== See also ==

*[[emotional gambling]]
*[[fantasy football]]
*[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/gamble/procon/horn.html "Gambling Facts & Stats"]

== References ==

<references/>
[[Category:Addiction]]
[[Category:Gambling]]
[[Category:Liberal Traits]]
[[Category:Sin]]
[[Category:Hollywood Values]]

User:Conservative/Computer security

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== Malware file checker ==

*[https://www.metascan-online.com/ Metascan online - file checker]

== Website malware checker ==

*[http://safeweb.norton.com/ Norton safe zone]
*[http://zulu.zscaler.com/ Zulu URL risk analyzer]
*[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ AVG Online Web Page Scanner]
*[http://www.isithacked.com/ Is it hacked] - realtime tests and historical tests
*[http://sitecheck.sucuri.net/scanner/ Sucuri SiteCheck]
*[http://siteinspector.comodo.com/ Comodo site inspector]
*[http://scanurl.net/ ScanURL]
*[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ Avg link scanner]
*[http://website.informer.com/terms/Avast_Linkscanner Avast link scanner]

Comprehensive:

*[https://www.virustotal.com/#url Virus Total - suspicious URL checker]
*[http://www.urlvoid.com/ URL Void]
*[https://www.metascan-online.com/ Metascan]

== Malware prevention tips ==

*[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2014/jun/20/how-can-i-protect-my-windows-pc-against-malware How can I protect my Windows PC against malware?] (2nd Tuesday of every month Microsoft puts out patches, periodically run [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro Hitmanpro] and/or [http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/security-scan Kaspersky security scan])

*[http://www.malwarehelp.org/ten-steps-to-malware-prevention-part-1.html 10 malware prevention tip]

*[http://ist.berkeley.edu/docs/resources/security Security tips to prevent malware]

*[http://www.cob.sfasu.edu/wfisher/virus_tips.html Tips for avoiding malware]

*[http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm How to prevention malware]

*[http://it.med.miami.edu/x699.xml Malware - U of Miami]

*[http://www.internetmarketingninjas.com/blog/google/malware-seo-and-you/ Avoiding malware tips - Internet marketing ninjas]

=== Online security and privacy tools ===

*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/237027/best_free_software_for_protecting_your_pc_and_your_privacy.html Best Free Software for Protecting Your PC and Your Privacy]

=== Preventing and removing Trojan horse malware ===

*[http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/security/trojan.html Preventing Trojan Horse attacks]

*[https://www.mywot.com/wiki/Trojan_Horse Types of Trojan horse attacks, preventing them and removing them]

=== How to prevent cryptolocker ===

*[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9243537/Cryptolocker_How_to_avoid_getting_infected_and_what_to_do_if_you_are_ How to avoid getting Cryptolocker and what to do if you are]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CryptoLocker About Cryptolocker]
*[http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/defending-against-cryptolocker/ How to prevent cryptolocker]

== Malware removal tools ==

*[http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx Microsoft's malware removal tool]
*[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/cu_sc_virsec_master Microsoft Virus and Security Solution Center]
*[http://www.av-comparatives.org/removal-tests/ A-V comparatives malware removal tests]

== Antivirus ==

=== Antivirus testing ===

*[https://www.av-comparatives.org/ AV comparitives]

=== Vipre ===

2016:

*[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vipre-helps-small-businesses-prevent-ransomware-infections-300335031.html VIPRE® Helps Small Businesses Prevent Ransomware Infections]
*[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/threattrack-launches-vipre-internet-security-pro-2016-300215490.html ThreatTrack Launches VIPRE Internet Security Pro 2016]

=== Other antivirus ===

*[https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ Malwarebytes AWD Cleaner]

*[https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/forHome/products/housecall.html Housecall]

*[https://www.eset.com/us/home/online-scanner/ Eset Online scanner]

== Second opinion anti-malware ==

*[https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/ Malwarebytes Adwcleaner]

*[https://www.malwarebytes.com/ Malwarebytes]

*[https://www.zemana.com/en-US Zemana]

*[https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/111-rkill/ RKIll]

*[https://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/tdsskiller Kaspersky TDSSKiller]

*[http://www.herdprotect.com/ Herdprotect]

*[https://www.hitmanpro.com/en-us/hmp.aspx Hitmanpro]

== Window repair software ==

*[http://www.reimageplus.com/ Reimage]

== System speedup ==

*[http://www.iolo.com/products/system-mechanic/ System mechanic]

*[https://www.avira.com/en/avira-system-speedup Avira System Speedup Pro]

*[https://www.avast.com/en-us/cleanup-addon#pc Avast cleanup]

== USB flash drives ==

*[http://www.zdnet.com/article/thanksgiving-tech-support-survival-guide-2016-edition/ The foundation of the "Turkey Day" tech support survival kit is several large USB flash drives. 4GB is good, but 8GB or more is better. Make sure you have several of them on hand.]

== Refurbished and discount computers ==

*[https://www.google.com/#q=refurbished+computers Refurbished computers]

*[http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/refurbished-computers Refurbished computers - Walmart]

Non-profits:

*[http://nonprofitcomputers.com/ Non-profit computers]

*[http://interconnection.org/?gclid=COChn533iL4CFQoYwwodEngAwg Free computers for non-profits]

*[http://www.uscommunities.org/nonprofit/?q=a-wsnonp&gclid=CN298Z_2iL4CFdShtAod-hsAYg Discounts for non-profits]

High end machine:

- Quadcore processor, 3.0+ Ghz processor, 16 MGs of memory, 1 TB hard disk space

Apple refurbished/discount:

*[http://lifehacker.com/5880966/why-you-should-choose-refurbished-if-youre-buying-apple-products Why you should buy refurbished Apple products]

*[http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac Refurbished Mac Store]

*[http://www.powermax.com/ Power Macs]

*[http://jpowell.blogs.com/jason_powell_church_it/2010/02/apple-non-profit-discounts-yup.html Apple non-profit discounts]

== Windows diagnostic programs/utilities ==

Windows/Linux machines:

*[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062 Sysinternals suite]

== Malware removal and remote computer repair services ==

*[https://sites.google.com/site/malwarerepairservices847/ Malware removal and remote computer repair services]

== Cleaning up a malware infected computer ==

*[http://www.securelist.com/en/threats/detect?chapter=83 What do I do if my computer is infected?]

*[http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-win32malware-gen/ 8 step malware removal process]

== Speed up PC ==

*[https://sites.google.com/site/speeduppc273823/ Speed up PC]

*[http://download.cnet.com/System-Mechanic-Free/3000-18512_4-10030183.html System Mechanic Free]

== Slow internet connection ==

*[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/speedtests/tp/slow-network-connections.htm Causes of slow internet speed]

*[http://www.wikihow.com/Speed-up-a-Slow-Internet-Connection Speeding up a slow internet connection]

*[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/why-internet-connection-slow#why-internet-connection-slow=windows-vista Slow internet connection causes]

== Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security ==

*[http://ask-leo.com/does_running_windows_in_a_virtual_machine_protect_me_from_viruses.html Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security - Ask Leo]

== Ubuntu vs. Windows 8/8.1 ==

*[http://www.networkcomputing.com/data-networking-management/linux-desktop-in-the-enterprise-ubuntu-v/240163564 Unbuntu vs. Windows 8.1]

*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2013431/10-reasons-to-choose-ubuntu-12-10-over-windows-8.html 10 reasons to choose Ubuntu 12.10 over Windows 8]

*[http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/3669-5-Reasons-to-Consider-Ubuntu-for-Your-Small-Business 5 Reasons to Consider Ubuntu for Your Small Business]

== Ubuntu ==

*[[Ubuntu Christian Edition]]

== Windows 9 ==

By July of 2015, Windows 9 is expected to be released and rumors indicate that it might be a free upgrade for Windows 8.1 users and possibly Windows 7 SP1 users. [http://www.infoworld.com/d/microsoft-windows/windows-9-the-empires-last-hope-245440]

== Dual Boot Windows 8/8.1 & Ubuntu ==

*[http://guidesdna.com/complete-guide-dual-boot-windows-88-1-ubuntu/ How to dual boot Windows 8/8.1 & Ubuntu]

*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/tired-of-windows-8-how-to-dual-boot-windows-ubuntu/ Dual boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu]

*[http://lifehacker.com/5403100/dual+boot-windows-7-and-ubuntu-in-perfect-harmony Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony]

== Operating systems additional info ==

=== Windows 7 vs. Windows 8.1 ===

*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2022317/10-reasons-why-windows-8-makes-sense-for-business.html 10 reasons why Windows 8 makes sense for business]

*[http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-1-close-but-no-cigar-7000017733/ Review of Windows 8.1 and Skydrive]

*[http://www.businessinsider.com/13-things-microsoft-needs-to-fix-in-windows-8-2013-5?op=1 13 things in Windows 8 that need to be fixed - Business Insider]

*[http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5385-how-to-upgrade-to-windows-8-1-business.html How to Upgrade to Windows 8.1]

*[http://www.petri.co.il/new-windows-8-1-security-features.htm Windows 8.1 security features]

*[http://windows.microsoft.com Windows tips, tutorial, troubleshooting]

=== Linux ===

*[http://techluminati.com/operating-systems/linux-vs-windows/ Linux vs. Windows]

Linux versions:

*[https://solus-project.com/ Solus Project] (Desktop oriented version of Linux]
*[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-linux-desktop-distributions-with-a-great-future/ Five Linux desktop distributions with a great future]

Linux anti-malware:

*[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/free-linux-antivirus-programs/ Free Linux anti-malware programs]
*[http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/antivirus-for-linux.php Comodo anti-virus for Linux]
*[http://www.sophos.com/ Sophos]

== Windows Intune ==

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Intune Windows Intune]

=== Windows security and Intune ===

*[http://www.microsoft.com/business/en-ie/Solutions/Pages/Security.aspx Windows security and Intune]

== Analyzing PDFs/docs/documents for malware ==

*[http://wepawet.iseclab.org/ Wepawet - free web based analysis of PDFs]

*[http://zeltser.com/reverse-malware/analyzing-malicious-documents.html Analyzing Malicious Documents Cheat Sheet]

*[http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/07/17/adobe-reader-vulnerability-pdf-malware-video/ How PDFs can infect your computer]

*[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/8/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 1)]

*[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/15/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 2)]

== Windows 8 user accounts ==

*[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623984%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Setting up a Windows limited user account]

*[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11248 Setting up a limited user account in Windows - Microsoft support center]

*[http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/how-to-create-a-limited-account-win-8/bba9dcae-7957-45dd-a006-5861f4c9ab2e Setting up a limited account and Admin account in Windows 8]

Setting up a Local account:

*[http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-8-1-local-account.html How to set up a Windows 8 local account]

== How to make sure downloads are safe ==

*[http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/30508/make-sure-downloads-are-safe-before-downloading-them/ Making sure download are safe before downloading them]

*[http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/internet/firefox/scan-files-for-viruses-before-you-download-with-drweb/ Scan Files for Viruses Before You Download With Dr.Web]

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/drweb-anti-virus-link-checker/ Dr. Web link and file checker]

*[http://www.wikihow.com/Download-Safely Download safety tips]

== Prevalence of types of malware and infection rates by country ==

*[http://www.eweek.com/security/10-million-pieces-of-malware-and-counting-in-2013-report.html Prevalence of types of malware and infection rates by country]

== Free Antivirus with whitelisting ==

Avast:

*[http://techdows.com/2012/02/avast-filerep.html Avast Filrep]

*[http://www.ghacks.net/2013/08/17/a-first-look-at-avast-free-antivirus-2014/ Deepscreen and hardened mode]

== Browser security ==

=== Addons ===

*[http://www.techrepublic.com/article/five-must-have-security-browser-add-ons/ 5 Browser security addons]
*[http://www.brightfort.com/spywareblaster.html Spyware blaster]

=== Extensions ===

*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/open-with-firefox/poeacjbaiakjnaepdjgggojcjoajakmd?hl=en-US Open with Firefox]

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/open-with/ Open with] - Quickly test out your web pages in Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, or Opera.

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/extensions/?sort=users Popular Firefox extensions]

*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/popular Popular chrome addons]

*[http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/283-best-google-chrome-extensions.html# Best chrome extensions]

=== Internet Explorer ===

*[http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-Is-Much-Safer-than-Firefox-and-Chrome-362988.shtml Microsoft: Internet Explorer 11 Is Significantly Safer than Firefox and Chrome]

=== Chrome ===

*[http://arstechnica.com/business/2011/12/chrome-sandboxing-makes-it-the-most-secure-browser-vendor-study-claims/ Sandboxing makes chrome the most secure browser vendor claims]
*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/saferchrome/lgpkjjingioekjianemgdobchenebhek Safer chrome extension]

=== Firefox ===

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
*[http://noscript.net/ NoScript website]
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039455/five-steps-to-ultimate-firefox-security.html 5 steps to secure your Firefox Browser]
*[http://www.ghacks.net/2015/01/24/mozilla-adds-npapi-plug-in-sandbox-to-firefox Mozilla adds NPAPI plug-in sandbox to Firefox]

Making Firefox faster without decrease in browser security:

*[http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Firefox-Load-Pages-Faster Make Firefox pages load faster]
*[http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/applications/8-hacks-to-make-firefox-ridiculously-fast-468317#null 8 hacks to make Firefox faster]

==== Firefox reviews ====

*[http://www.zdnet.com/now-is-the-time-to-switch-back-to-firefox-7000028641/ Now is the time to switch back to Firefox - April 2014]
*[http://www.cnet.com/news/massive-firefox-update-hits-refresh-on-browsing/ Massive Firefox update]
*[http://www.csoonline.com/article/2134473/malware-cybercrime/experts-warn-against-judging-firefox-on-poor-pwn2own-performance.html Experts warn against judging Firefox on poor Pwn2Own performance]

==== Waterfox ====

*[https://www.waterfoxproject.org/#waterfox Waterfox project]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfox Waterfox - article]

*[http://www.myce.com/news/version-34-0-of-faster-64-bit-version-of-firefox-released-73843/?PageSpeed=noscript Version 34.0 of faster 64-bit version of Firefox released]

About Waterfox company:

*[http://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2014/duke-of-york/ About Waterfox company and Alex Kontos]

==== Commodo IceDragon ====

*[http://www.ghacks.net/2012/07/30/comodo-ice-dragon-firefox-based-web-browser/ Commodo Ice Dragon]
*[http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/software/3444392/comodo-icedragon-20-review/ Commodo IceDragon - Review]

==== Palemoon - Firefox 64 bit ====

*[http://www.palemoon.org/ Palemoon - Firefox 64 bit]
*[http://forum.palemoon.org/index.php Palemoon Forum]
*[http://forum.palemoon.org/index.php Palemoon FAQ]
*[http://www.palemoon.org/releasenotes-ng.shtml Palemoon release notes]

==== Brave browser ====

*[http://bitcoinist.net/brave-web-browser-early-look-faster-firefox-bitcoin-integration Brave Web Browser Early Look: 27% Faster Than Firefox, Bitcoin Integration]

==== Cometbird ====

*[[CometBird]]

=== Opera ===

*[http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/ Opera security tips]
*[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9136920/One_in_four_hackers_runs_Opera_to_ward_off_other_criminals 25% of hackers use Opera to ward off cyber thieves]

== ISP Filtering ==

*[http://www.lavasoft.com/support/spywareeducationcenter/wp_ispmalwarefiltering.php ISP malware filtering - guide]

=== ISP Filtering - malware and anti-porn ===

*[http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/network-security/web-security/ ATT web security]
*[https://www.barracuda.com/products/webfilter Barracuda Web Filtering]
*[http://www.symantec.com/web-gateway Symantec Web Gateway]
*[http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/iosswrel/ps6537/ps6586/ps6643/data_sheet_c78-458833.html Cisco IOS content filtering]

=== Christian ISP filtering - anti-porn ===

*[http://www.cnonline.net/ Christian-Net]
*[http://christianity.about.com/od/practicaltools/tp/christianisps.htm Top internet filtering companies]

== Blocking ports ==

*[http://www.securitymanagement.com/archive/library/Sans_Ulrich1203.pdf Blocking ports 135, 137, 139, and 445]

== Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks ==

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-site_scripting Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks]

[http://noscript.net/features#xss Noscript addon] handles this security threat.

== Ditching the security risks of Adobe flash, Adobe reader and Java ==

*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2030153/how-i-ditched-the-security-risks-and-lived-without- Ditching the security risks of Adobe flash, Adobe reader and Java]

== Intrusion detection systems ==

*[http://netsecurity.about.com/od/intrusiondetectionid1/a/aafreeids.htm Free intrusion detection software]

*[http://www.snort.org/ Snort]

*[http://www.winsnort.com/ Winsnort]

*[https://analyzer.symantec.com/faq.aspx DeepSight Analyzer]

*[http://sguil.sourceforge.net/ Sguil]

== Router configurations ==

*[http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/qt/macaddress.htm MAC address filtering]

== Company that compares the pros and cons of antivirus software ==

*[http://www.av-comparatives.org/ Av-Comparatives]

== Anti-rootkit ==

Preventing rootkits:

*[http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22932556-How-to-Prevent-Rootkits How to prevent rootkits]

'''<big>Free:</big>'''

*[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/data-center/rootkits-is-removing-them-even-possible/ Removing rootkit tools and difficulty]

TrendMicro:

*[http://free.antivirus.com/us/#cleanup-and-prevention Rootkit buster and RuBotted]

Malwarebytes antirootkit (beta):

*[http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/mbar/ Malwarebytes antirootkit beta]

Panda:

*[http://download.cnet.com/Panda-Anti-Rootkit/3000-8022_4-10717196.html Panda anti-rootkit download]
*[http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2119252,00.asp Panda anti-rootkit - review]

Sophos:

*[http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.aspx Sophos anti-rootkit]
*[http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2114882,00.asp Sophos anti-rootkit - PC Magazine review]

TDSSKiller:

*[http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446# Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.]

F secure blacklight:

*[http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/f_secure_blacklight.html F secure Blacklight beta]
*[http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/082806-rootkits.html F secure blacklight - review]

Sysclean:

*[http://downloadcenter.trendmicro.com/index.php?regs=NABU&clk=latest&clkval=353&lang_loc=1 Sysclean from Trend Micro will remove the registry entries that start up rootkit drivers and allow the malware to be removed, or at least it claims to be effective against the FU type rootkit infection]

== Safer internet surfing ==

*[http://www.siteadvisor.com/download/windows.html McAfee Site Advisor]
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/safe-preview/?src=search Safe Preview addon]
*[https://safeweb.norton.com/ Norton Safeweb]
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/urlpreviewer/?src=api URL previewer]

== Tor ==
Tor:

*[http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Tor-With-Firefox Use TOR with Firefox]
*[http://www.extremetech.com/computing/101633-how-to-use-tor-and-is-it-actually-safe-and-anonymous Installing and using TOR]

== Keeping your computer safe via sandboxing ==

*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/247416/how_to_keep_your_pc_safe_with_sandboxing.html?page=2 Keeping your PC safe via sandboxing]

Sandboxie:

*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/233182/sandboxie.html Sandboxie]

*[http://www.sandboxie.com/index.php?FirefoxTips Firefox tips for sandboxie]

== Website advisors ==

*[http://www.mywot.com/ Weboftrust]
*[http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/www McAfee Siteadvisor]

== Suspicious File checker ==

*[https://www.virustotal.com/ Virus Total suspicious file checker]
*[http://www.trishtech.com/security/check_suspicious_files_using_drweb_online_check.php Dr. Web online]
*[http://onlinescan.avast.com/ Online Avast file checker]

== Computer security tips ==

*[http://www.sans.org/reading_room/whitepapers/hsoffice/computer-security-practices-home-home-office-small-business-telecommuters_616 Computer security - best practices and software/hardware]
*[http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/Best_Practices_Datasheets.pdf PC security best practices - NSA]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnneGqdyTRc Multiple Antivirus Bootable Rescue CD Utility - Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disc Utility by Britec]
*[http://www.sarducd.it/ Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disc Utility by Britec]
*[http://allthingsd.com/20050817/pc-mac-joined-at-switch/ Using multiple machines and operating system via KVM switch - computer security]
*[http://www.ehow.com/how_7696662_secure-network-kvm.html KVM security]

== Encrypted chatting ==

*[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/07/crypto-cat-encryption-for-all/all/ Cryptocat]

== MAC security ==

*[http://mac-antivirus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Mac Anti-virus]
*[http://macscan.securemac.com/ MacScan]
*[https://bestantiviruspro.org/review/avast-antivirus-review/ Avast for mac review]

== Email security tips ==

*[https://sites.google.com/site/emailsectips/ email security tips]

== VPNs and Proxies ==

*[http://www.hidemyass.com/ Free web proxy]

VPN vs. Proxies:

*[http://vpn-reviews.net/vpns-proxies/ VPN vs. Proxies]

*[http://anonymitynetwork.com/vpn-vs-proxy.html VPN vs. Proxies]

Review of VPNs in terms of privacy and logs kept:

*[http://torrentfreak.com/which-vpn-providers-really-take-anonymity-seriously-111007/ Review of VPNs in terms of privacy and logs kept - Torrentfreak review]

Cyberghost:

*[http://cyberghostvpn.com/ Cyberghost]
*[https://cyberghostvpn.com/proxy/?proxy=us.proxy.cyberghostvpn.com Cyberghost - free proxy]
*[http://download.cnet.com/CyberGhost-VPN/3000-2144_4-75145993.html Cyberghost - CNET Review]

== Free anti-virus and anti-spyware ==

*Hijack This
*Malwarebytes
*Microsoft essentials
*AVG
*Avast
*Norman Malware Remover
*Unhackme
*Combofi
*ARIES Rootkit Remover*
*RootkitRevealer
*RootRepeal

== Bootable CD for anti-virus and anti-spyware ==

*[http://www.techmixer.com/free-bootable-antivirus-rescue-cds-download-list/ FREE Bootable AntiVirus Rescue CDs Download List]

== Free online scanners ==

*[http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/ Hitmanpro]
*[http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ Trend Micro Housecall]
*[http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ ESET Online Scanner]
*[http://live.sunbeltsoftware.com/ Vipre rescue]
*[http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/home_global/online-scanner F secure online scanner]
*[http://www.kaspersky.com/virus-scanner Kaspersky online virus scanner]
*[http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/ Panda cloud cleaner]
*[http://www.bitdefender.com/scanner/online/free.html Bitdefender online cloud scanner]
*[http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ Bitdefender quick scan]

== Passwords ==

=== General tips ===

*[https://sites.google.com/site/passsectips343/ Password security tips and solutions]

=== Encrypting Firefox profiles ===

*[http://www.winability.com/encrypt-firefox-profile-passwords-bookmarks-cookies/ Encrypting firefox profiles]

=== Almost Uncrackable passwords ===

*[http://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Strong password generator]

*[http://www.pctools.com/guides/password/ Secure password generator]

*[http://www.cybrixgroup.com/test/item/the-secret-to-almost-un-crackable-passwords Secret to almost uncrackable passwords]

*[https://sites.google.com/site/sec4373733/ Hacker's alphabet]

*[https://sites.google.com/site/pstrengthtest/ Password Strength testing software]

*[http://www.passwordmeter.com/ PasswordMeter.com - keyword difficulty tool]

== Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online ==

*[http://www.trendmicro.co.uk/infographics/are-you-safe-online/index.html Are you safe online - layers and components of security]

== Free security tools ==

*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2026561/tools-for-the-paranoid-5-free-security-tools-to-protect-your-data.html 5 free computer security tools]

== Computer hardware ==

*[https://sites.google.com/site/computerhardware34737/ Computer hardware]

== Internet Filtering ==

=== Firefox ===

Time management:

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/leechblock/?src=search Leechblock]

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/white-list-ninja/?src=search# Whitelist Ninja]

*[https://sites.google.com/site/lblist4397397/ LB List]

Family friendly:

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/webfilter/?src=ss Web filter pro]

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/censureblock/?src=search Censureblock]

=== Chrome ===

Time management:

*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en Stayfocusd]

Family friendly:

*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/webfilter-pro-the-best-fi/ejgfoklefkbjadjcgjmnhfbdfjolojnn Web filter pro]

=== Opera ===

Time management:

*[https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/url-filter-assistant/?display=en URL filter assistant]

Family friendly:

*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/censureblock/ Censureblock]

== Recommended PC security setup ==

*[https://sites.google.com/site/pcsec4/ Recommended PC security setup]