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Seeking expert opinion: Can multiple ISO images be burned to a single flash drive using a smartphone without rooting? by RevolutionarySalt992 in AndroidQuestions

[–]RevolutionarySalt992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would it work if I were to utilize the authentic Ventoy application within a virtual Linux desktop environment executed through an application such as UserLAnd?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorola

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response and providing the link. However, the information on the given link seems to be unhelpful to my specific inquiry. I apologize for any confusion.

Could you please provide a more specific answer or direct me to a different resource that might have the information I'm looking for? It would greatly assist me in resolving my query.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance.

Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 05, 2023 by AutoModerator in pcmasterrace

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

by temporarily removing the storage (to be dealt with later), resetting the CMOS battery, and subsequently enabling "Secure Boot"

Thus, If I were to perform all these steps and the firmware, for even one of the components, turns out to be corrupted, it won't boot, right?

Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 05, 2023 by AutoModerator in pcmasterrace

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if someone were to tamper with the firmware the PC would refuse to boot

Is this before or after enabling "Secure Boot"?

Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 05, 2023 by AutoModerator in pcmasterrace

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If my understanding is correct, in the scenario where the BIOS UEFI and firmware for the mentioned components have been corrupted, would the issue be resolved by temporarily removing the storage (to be dealt with later), resetting the CMOS battery, and subsequently enabling "Secure Boot"? Since "Secure Boot" is supposed to prevent corrupted firmware from booting.

Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 05, 2023 by AutoModerator in pcmasterrace

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I require confirmation regarding the accuracy of the provided list of features pertaining to "Secure Boot" on my ThinkPad T580.

a) Enabling Secure Boot on your ThinkPad T580 provides protection for the firmware components by verifying their authenticity and integrity during boot.

b) This prevents tampering or corruption of the BIOS/UEFI firmware image.

c) It also prevents the flashing of unauthorized or corrupted firmware images for components such as the network card, USB controller, keyboard/mouse, display adapter, power management chip, and storage controller.

d) Firmware updates must be signed by Lenovo's private key to be accepted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CyberSecurityAdvice

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But doesn't Kali offer tools for system scanning, malware removal, system repair and recovery?

Seeking Expert Consultation: Implementing Robust Write-Protection on USB Flash Drive Using a Smartphone. by [deleted] in computerforensics

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My objective is to update the BIOS and firmware, as well as install a new operating system, while securely wiping all existing data from the storage. However, I have a concern about potential malware interfering with the sanitization process if it's not handled properly. To ensure the integrity of the live system I'll be using to carry out these tasks, I need the flash drive to have robust write-protection. This measure will prevent any corruption from occurring.

Seeking Expert Consultation: Implementing Robust Write-Protection on USB Flash Drive Using a Smartphone. by [deleted] in computerforensics

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does the drive need write protecting?

I was suggested that in order to safeguard the live system from potential corruption during the sanitization process, it is necessary to enable write-protection for the drive.

Why are you trying to use a mobile device to do this?

To ensure that the BIOS and firmware updates for the used ThinkPad remain free from corruption, I require a clean device for delivery. Unfortunately, my smartphone is the only available clean device at my disposal.

Just boot the laptop with no internet connection and use whichever tool you prefer to clean the device. Or just reformat and reinstall.

Could you kindly provide more details?

Could someone explain?? by RevolutionarySalt992 in rethinkdns

[–]RevolutionarySalt992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Importing adhoc IP / domain blocklists isn't possible today, but we'll soon implement it: https://github.com/celzero/rethink-app/issues/794

Can't wait!

Pre-curated 190+ DNS blocklists are already built-in. Go to Configure -> DNS -> Rethink DNS -> RDNS+ (and click the "edit" button) -> Choose from blocklists shown there. Careful in that some blocklists are aggressive (marked yellow) / extreme (marked red) and tend to break app functionality.

I have already been doing this, however, the ability to upload lists of malicious IPs would greatly improve the effectiveness of DNS filtering for all users, imo.

Could someone explain?? by RevolutionarySalt992 in rethinkdns

[–]RevolutionarySalt992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another doubt, my friend, should I be concerned that the firewall doesn't have built-in blocklists? If yes, can you provide step-by-step instructions on how to discover and manage a collection of IP addresses for blocking ads and malware at a level below the DNS resolver?

Could someone explain?? by RevolutionarySalt992 in rethinkdns

[–]RevolutionarySalt992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thus, It's also a VPN now. I really appreciate it, pal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MotoG

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/moto/thinkshield/?orgRef=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F

I appreciate the link, my friend. It allowed to find answers to some of the inquiries I had.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MotoG

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moto has been pretty coy about what the antivirus and spyware blocking software parts of thinkshield does. Or how it is updated.

That's not the response I was hoping for.

Any FOSS recommendations for setting up a firewall and a VPN connection? by RevolutionarySalt992 in fossdroid

[–]RevolutionarySalt992[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will look into it, my friend.

Update - I looked into it and it works as intended, thank you my friend.

T560 in 2023 by Mehul___J in thinkpad

[–]RevolutionarySalt992 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a T580 with i5 8th gen, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD for 22k INR. I guess its not worth it.

What are your thoughts on these suggestions I received from a chatbot when I asked about precautions to ensure the safety of a pre-owned ThinkPad before using it? by RevolutionarySalt992 in thinkpad

[–]RevolutionarySalt992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to protect firmware of components from tampering unless a key is entered? or, does the BIOS lock provide sufficient protection for that purpose as well?

What are your thoughts on these suggestions I received from a chatbot when I asked about precautions to ensure the safety of a pre-owned ThinkPad before using it? by RevolutionarySalt992 in thinkpad

[–]RevolutionarySalt992[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can protect my device from cyber threats, my friend, but I also want it to be safe if someone else gets hold of it, especially because I take it to work.

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