{"product_id":"18390-windows-hacking","title":"Windows Hacking","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Ankit Fadia\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Vikas Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2006\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 94\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8125918140\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to improve the security of your Windows system? Want to customize the look and feel of your Windows system? Want to control all aspects and features of your \/Windows System? Windows Hacking throws light on how to tweak the operating system to make the most of all its features, functionality, looks and feel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe comprehensively researched security tips, tricks and hacks covered in this book shall allow readers to secure Windows better, customize almost all its aspects to suit personal preferences and make it work the extra mile. After reading this book, not only will readers be able to protect their windows system against the most common vulnerabilities, loopholes and threats, but will also be able to play cool tricks to impress their friends. A fun and light read that will also make the reader more aware of Windows related security issues and practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWindows Hacking can help you have harmless fun with friends and family. It will also help you guard against malicious attacks. Handle with care and happy hacking!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eANKIT FADIA is a widely recognized, twenty-year old independent compute security internationally best-selling books on numerous topics related to computer security that have been widely appreciated by both professionals and industry leaders the world over. Widely traveled, Fadia provides customized cyber security training and consulting solutions to an impressive list of clients all across North America, Asia, Australia, and he Middle East. Fedia also handles the Asia operations of a classified intelligence agency. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn November 2001, Fadia was consulted by a classified intelligence agency for breaking an encrypted message sent by one of Osama Bin Laden’s men. Recently Fadia started his won computer security consulting, training and publishing company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with operations all across the Asia Pacific region. For his outstanding contributions in the field of computer security globally, Fadia has been honoured with numerous international awards and is also regularly invited by BBC Radio World News, London, UK, to share the latest updates on computer security.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePREFACE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePASSWORDS\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eProtecting user privacy at logon prompts\u003cbr\u003eImproving password Security settings\u003cbr\u003eConfiguring a minimum Windows logon password length\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a strong password\u003cbr\u003ePreventing Windows logon password caching\u003cbr\u003ePreventing Internet Explorer password caching\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing the password prompt welcome message\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing the password prompt title\u003cbr\u003eAllowing shut down from the password prompt\u003cbr\u003eDisplayi8ng a customized banner each time Windows boots\u003cbr\u003eRequiring Ctrl+Alt+Delete to be pressed before login\u003cbr\u003eBypassing the Windows screensaver password Part I\u003cbr\u003eBypassing the Windows screensaver password Part II\u003cbr\u003eDisabling the Windows screensaver\u003cbr\u003eForcing re-login at the screensaver password prompt\u003cbr\u003eDisabling the Cancel button in the password prompt\u003cbr\u003eDisabling the Change password option\u003cbr\u003eCracking all Windows passwords\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE LOOK AND FEEL\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing the startup and shutdown screens\u003cbr\u003eBlocking Windows hotkeys\u003cbr\u003eDisabling right click on the desktop\u003cbr\u003eDisabling right click on the stat button\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing the Start button right click context menu \u003cbr\u003eDisabling the Start button and the Windows menu bar\u003cbr\u003eLocking the toolbars\u003cbr\u003eDisabling the New menu item\u003cbr\u003ePreventing users from shutting down\u003cbr\u003ePreventing users form logging off\u003cbr\u003eForcing logoff on the Start menu\u003cbr\u003eAllowing quick reboot\u003cbr\u003ePreventing users form using the Windows update option\u003cbr\u003ePreventing certain applications from running\u003cbr\u003eDisabling user customization\u003cbr\u003eExiting widows quickly\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing folder icons\u003cbr\u003eBlocking access to specific drives\u003cbr\u003eLocking the Windows registry\u003cbr\u003eDeleting special folders from the desktop\u003cbr\u003eBlocking changes to special folder locations\u003cbr\u003eLocking floppy drives\u003cbr\u003eAdding context menu items to folders\u003cbr\u003ePutting restriction on everything in windows\u003cbr\u003eEditing Windows through Explorer.exe\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing the Add\/Remove Programs page (Control Panel)\u003cbr\u003eBlocking automatic start up of programs\u003cbr\u003ePreventing specific applications form running automatically\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing the MSN Messenger warning message\u003cbr\u003eCustomizing the MSN Messenger background image\u003cbr\u003ePutting restrictions on MSN Messenger\u003cbr\u003eDisabling MSN Messenger\u003cbr\u003eSimulating a desktop earthquake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPENDIX-SECURITY CHECKLISTS\u003cbr\u003eChecklist for choosing a strong password\u003cbr\u003eChecklist for securing a home computer (basic)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Ankit Fadia \/ Vikas Publishing \/ Paperback","offer_id":40783092056233,"sku":"18390","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/18390.jpg?v=1625496806","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/de\/products\/18390-windows-hacking","provider":"India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}