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Oct 08

Password Security

  • By admin in Important Info

This subject came to my attention recently.

I started getting emails with the following text in them. I did some searching and it was very interesting what I found. We all know of hackers, but the scope and types of data being hacked means, well, anyone can have their passwords made publicly available by hackers. Some of my old passwords are now publicly available. (not important ones, and they are changed now) Using the same password for lots of accounts is extremely dangerous. More so if you also have these attached to the same email address. Using keyboard pattern passwords seems also to be risky. Simple words with a few numbers added are very common. The best way is using word phrases, like, MyFavdogisLAB. Adding a number or special charachter makes them pretty safe. Eg My2Favdog9isLAB or MyFav&dogisLAB (nothing I would use) Use some sort of password manager. I use Keypass. There are many more available. The little green book works well also.

Show spoof email content...
I know superman (not my password) one of your pass. Lets get right to purpose. You may not know me and you’re probably thinking why you’re getting this email? No one has compensated me to investigate about you.

Let me tell you, I actually placed a malware on the 18+ video clips (sex sites) web site and guess what, you visited this web site to have fun (you know what I mean). While you were watching videos, your web browser began functioning as a Remote control Desktop that has a keylogger which provided me with access to your display screen and also web cam. Just after that, my software gathered all of your contacts from your Messenger, FB, as well as emailaccount. After that I created a video. 1st part shows the video you were viewing (you’ve got a good taste lmao), and next part displays the view of your web camera, and it is you.

You will have only 2 alternatives. We will read up on the solutions in particulars:

First option is to ignore this email. In that case, I am going to send out your very own recorded material to each of your your contacts and also just consider concerning the shame you experience. Not to forget should you be in an intimate relationship, just how it will eventually affect?

In the second place choice will be to compensate me $2000. We are going to think of it as a donation. In this instance, I will right away remove your videotape. You can continue on your daily life like this never happened and you will not hear back again from me.

You’ll make the payment via Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search for “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).

BTC Address: 1FDdc8Q8jYLKALAYZUehRRFyfdosRjzD6J
[case SENSITIVE copy and paste it]

If you have been curious about going to the cop, surely, this email message can not be traced back to me. I have covered my steps. I am also not attempting to ask you for a huge amount, I just like to be paid for.

You have one day in order to make the payment. I’ve a special pixel within this email, and at this moment I know that you have read through this mail. If I do not receive the BitCoins, I definitely will send out your video recording to all of your contacts including friends and family, coworkers, and many others. Nevertheless, if I do get paid, I’ll erase the video immediately. If you need proof, reply with Yeah then I definitely will send your video to your 15 friends. It’s a non:negotiable offer, so please do not waste my time & yours by responding to this e-mail.

Check this site to see if your email has ended up in a list: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

A reddit thread on the subject that is very active recently.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/8gsjba/the_blackmail_email_scam/

Some interesting reading:
https://www.troyhunt.com/data-breach-disclosure-101-how-to-succeed-after-youve-failed/

Jul 03

My domain is in REDEMPTION status! What do I do?

  • By admin in Important Info

Excerpt from tppwholesale.com.au
Applies to .com, .net, .org, .biz, etc domain names

When a generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) name (.com, .net, .org, .biz, etc) has been expired for more than 30 days, it is automatically assigned a redemption WHOIS status for another 30 days. During this period the current registrant still maintains the option to renew the domain. A domain may be recovered from redemption at any time during this 30 day period. A fee will apply, which also includes the first year of renewal.

For further information refer to the gTLD Domain Expiration Cycle.

Do not gamble on lapsing your registration to avoid Redemption recovery cost
It is becoming increasingly common for domain names to be back ordered, which means that your expiring domain name could already be scheduled for registration by another person. Domains are commonly being registered the instant they become available by “domain monetisers” (people who make money by buying and selling domains), who then charge the original domain owner an exorbitant price to regain control of the domain.

Jul 03

What is the life cycle of a .au domain name?

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This excerpt from melbourneit.com.au
Applies to .au domain names

When a .au domain name is registered, it can be transferred between registries immediately (unlike GTLD domains, which have a 60 day embargo period). Your .au domain is always registered for a two year period – .au domains cannot be registered for a longer or shorter period than this.

An .au domain can only be renewed when it is within 90 days of it’s expiry date. When the domain is renewed, two years is added to the existing expiry date – if my domain expired on January 1 2014 and I renewed on October 1, my new expiry date would be January 1 2016. This means there is no penalty for renewing early.

If you chose, you can change the registrant (owner) of your .au domain name during it’s lifespan. If you do so, a new licence is issued in the name of the new registrant for two years. This means that the if you were to transfer the ownership of a domain expiring (for example) March 1 2015 on January 1 2014, the new expiry date would be January 1 2016.

When an .au domain expires, it can be renewed without penalty for 30 days after expiry. There is no redemption phase on .au domains – after the 30 days the domain status changes from “Expired” to “Pending delete”. This lasts 24-48 hours, after which the domain becomes available again.

The full auDA policy on domain expiry can be read at http://www.auda.org.au/policies/index-of-published-policies/2010/2010-01/

Do not gamble on lapsing your registration to avoid losing your domain
It is becoming increasingly common for domain names to be back ordered, which means that your expiring domain name could already be scheduled for registration by another person. Domains are commonly being registered the instant they become available by “domain monetisers” (people who make money by buying and selling domains), who then charge the original domain owner an exorbitant price to regain control of the domain.

Nov 07

Older websites now out of service

  • By admin in Portfolio

Older websites now out of service, built by GXPC or for Totalbiz Soluions

Machu Picchu South American Bar and Restaurant
Machu Picchu South American Bar and Restaurant
Heka Studio
Heka Studio
wow-photography-2
wow-photography
the-original-timber-furniture-company-2
the-original-timber-furniture-company
sunshine-coast-building-and-pest-reports
i-witness-mini-cordless-security-cameras-product
i-witness-mini-cordless-security-cameras-home
essence
boar-tyne
brendon-summers-aircon
aaa-narrow-access-machinery
aaa-narrow-access-machinery-2
at-your-service-gourmet-catering
beedazzled-2
ek-flooring
aluminium-trailers
antiant-2
antiant
alfies
argyle-on-the-park

Jan 06

The Piano Bar

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The Piano Bar

The Piano Bar

We build this website for The Piano Bar using WordPress. The Piano Bar brings the Mediterranean to the Sunshine Coast. Along with a social atmosphere, the Piano Bar provides a place to relax and enjoy yourself. With Tapas from over 21 countries including Spain, France, Monaco, Malta, Italy, Slovania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Lybia, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, the Piano bar offers an experience that you can not get anywhere else on the coast.

Another WordPress based website by GXPC.

  • Web Design

Jan 06

Machu Picchu South American Restaurant & Bar

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Machu Picchu Restaurant

Machu Picchu Restaurant

Machu Picchu Bar & Restaurant, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, will take you on an authentic journey into South America’s best foods, cocktails, beer and wine.

Step inside for the full-flavoured taste and authentic feel of South America. Served up by the team behind The Piano Bar and Solbar and with a Celebrity Chef from Brazil, Machu Picchu will take you on a journey into the heartland of the region’s best foods – rich with traditional influences and culture-inspired cuisine and washed down with saucy tunes and cocktails, beer and wine straight from South America.From the high protein, high energy, meat loving Argentineans and their Asado, to the refined cuisine of the fish oving Peruvians, South America has it all.

Built on WordPress. Modified theme.

  • Web Design

Jan 06

Total Biz Solutions

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Total Biz Solutions

Total Biz Solutions

Total Biz Solutions

Total Biz Solutions

Total Biz Solutions has been operating since 1998. Our range of services are all of those that fall under the ‘marketing umbrella’ including marketing plan and consultancy, print work, graphic design, web design, development and hosting solutions, promotional items and full corporate branding.

  • Web Design

Jan 06

Gray Construction Group

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Gray Construction Group

Gray Construction Group

Gray Construction Group

Gray Construction Group

Gray Construction Group is a family owned business guided by strong principles. Gray Construction Group builds energy-efficient homes, custom-built family homes, early retirement and holiday homes, and luxury renovations.

This site, built in 2010, is still modern looking today.

  • Web Design

Jan 06

Barefoot Bride Beach & Garden Weddings

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Barefoot Bride Beach & Garden Weddings

Barefoot Bride Beach & Garden Weddings

Barefoot Bride Beach & Garden Weddings create & design beautiful outdoor ceremonies to complement our many gorgeous beaches and gardens on the Sunshine Coast. Our wedding stylist/planner can assist you in creating your dream beach wedding or garden wedding and ensuring your special day is perfect.

Site created in 2012. Lovely looking modern website.

  • Web Design

Jan 06

Unique Concrete Polishing

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Unique Concrete Polishing

Unique Concrete Polishing

Unique Concrete Polishing

Unique Concrete Polishing

Unique Concrete Polishing is a concrete polishing company with a conscience. They will polish your concrete floor until you are happy. I developed this site in 2007 and still look at it with pride.

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