Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and processes for monitoring scan attempts in a network. A virtual security appliance with multiple ports is deployed in a network. One or more ports are obfuscated via the virtual security appliance to make the various ports appear to be closed. An address of the virtual security appliance within the network is modified, the several ports are adjusted to assume a predetermined profile, a network neighbor's profile is discovered and emulated, and a received connection attempt intended for the virtual security appliance is monitored.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a malicious actor on a network. In some embodiments the system may gather data regarding one or more authentic hostnames on a network, and generate a pseudo hostname based on the gathered data. The system may then issue a network discovery request for the pseudo hostname. Based on a response to the network discovery request, the system may execute one or more remedial actions.

Abstract: Methods and devices for monitoring scan attempts in a network. Various embodiments provide enhancements to existing honeypot devices. These enhancements may include at least one of: (1) a port access module configured to make at least one honeypot port appear to be closed; (2) a mobility module configured to change the address of the honeypot within the network; (3) an emulation module configured to discover a network neighbor's profile and further configured to emulate the network neighbor's profile.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a malicious actor on a network. In some embodiments the system may gather data regarding one or more authentic hostnames on a network, and generate a pseudo hostname based on the gathered data. The system may then issue a network discovery request for the pseudo hostname. Based on a response to the network discovery request, the system may execute one or more remedial actions.

Abstract: Methods and devices for monitoring scan attempts in a network. Various embodiments provide enhancements to existing honeypot devices. These enhancements may include at least one of: (1) a port access module configured to make at least one honeypot port appear to be closed; (2) a mobility module configured to change the address of the honeypot within the network; (3) an emulation module configured to discover a network neighbor's profile and further configured to emulate the network neighbor's profile.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting a malicious actor on a network. In some embodiments the system may gather data regarding one or more authentic hostnames on a network, and generate a pseudo hostname based on the gathered data. The system may then issue a network discovery request for the pseudo hostname. Based on a response to the network discovery request, the system may execute one or more remedial actions.

Abstract: Methods and devices for monitoring scan attempts in a network. Various embodiments provide enhancements to existing honeypot devices. These enhancements may include at least one of: (1) a port access module configured to make at least one honeypot port appear to be closed; (2) a mobility module configured to change the address of the honeypot within the network; (3) an emulation module configured to discover a network neighbor's profile and further configured to emulate the network neighbor's profile.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieving system, which includes a magnetic golf ball retriever and a golf ball attracted thereto, is disclosed herein. The golf ball retriever includes an elongated rod assembly and a body portion having a circular magnet. The elongated rod assembly is connected to the body portion at one of its ends, and extends radially outward from the circular magnet of the body portion. The golf ball includes a metallic material disposed in one of: (i) an inner core, (ii) at least one mantle layer, (iii) an outer skin, (iv) a space between the inner core and the outer skin, (v) a space between the inner core and the at least one mantle layer, and (vi) a space between the at least one mantle layer and the outer skin. The metallic material provided in the golf ball is in the form of a ferrous powder.

Abstract: Machine implemented method and system is provided for managing resources within an operating environment having a plurality of computing systems and a plurality of virtual machines. The resources are monitored and resource utilization is compared to configured threshold values for managing over utilization. If resource utilization reaches the threshold value, then the resource is identified as being over utilized. One or more data structures are used to display and verify the over utilization on a display device. The root cause of the over utilization is identified and then corrective action may be taken to reduce the over utilization.

Abstract: A system, computer program and method for developing a graphical user interface (GUI) in a computer program. The invention allows developers to control the properties of interface components according to the state of a program during execution. According to the invention, a GUI development environment may be configured to provide a GUI builder for creating the GUI, display an interface component with at least one interface component property to be instantiated in the GUI, display a property interface to input at least one value for the interface component property in response to an event detectable by the computer program during GUI program execution, and automatically generate GUI program code effectuating the value for the interface component property in response to the event detectable by the computer program during GUI program execution.

Abstract: A system, computer program and method for developing a graphical user interface (GUI) in a computer program. The invention allows developers to control the properties of interface components according to the state of a program during execution. According to the invention, a GUI development environment may be configured to provide a GUI builder for creating the GUI, display an interface component with at least one interface component property to be instantiated in the GUI, display a property interface to input at least one value for the interface component property in response to an event detectable by the computer program during GUI program execution, and automatically generate GUI program code effectuating the value for the interface component property in response to the event detectable by the computer program during GUI program execution.

Abstract: A system, computer program and method for developing a graphical user interface (GUI) in a computer program. The invention allows developers to control the properties of interface components according to the state of a program during execution. According to the invention, a GUI development environment may be configured to provide a GUI builder for creating the GUI, display an interface component with at least one interface component property to be instantiated in the GUI, display a property interface to input at least one value for the interface component property in response to an event detectable by the computer program during GUI program execution, and automatically generate GUI program code effectuating the value for the interface component property in response to the event detectable by the computer program during GUI program execution.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a system, methods and compositions for attaching architectural panels to a building surface, such as a wall. In certain embodiments, the system comprises panels, each with upper, lower and side interlocking members. In a preferred embodiment, the upper and lower interlocking members form a modified tongue and groove joint, with a 45 degree angle interface, while the side interlocking members form a ship lap joint. The upper and lower interlocking members may be designed to press the panels against the building surface and to hide the locations of screws or other attachment devices when the interlocking members are engaged. The system provides a stronger and more secure attachment of panels to a building surface, while eliminating the problem of having to disguise the location of the attachment devices where such devices are inserted directly through the surface of the panel.

Abstract: A method and software tool for performing an operation on a graphic object in a display of overlapping graphic objects in a data processing system are provided. The method comprises the steps of detecting the position of a pointer on the display; displaying to a user an indication of potential target objects of the operation which coincide with the pointer position; detecting a selection of one of the indicated potential target objects as the target object; and performing the operation on the selected object. In the case where the target object is not the outermost layer of the graphic objects on the display, the method may also comprise temporarily making the selected target object visible during performance of the operation on the target object by making the overlying objects transparent.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a system, methods and compositions for attaching architectural panels to a building surface, such as a wall. In certain embodiments, the system comprises panels, each with upper, lower and side interlocking members. In a preferred embodiment, the upper and lower interlocking members form a modified tongue and groove joint, with a 45 degree angle interface, while the side interlocking members form a ship lap joint. The upper and lower interlocking members may be designed to press the panels against the building surface and to hide the locations of screws or other attachment devices when the interlocking members are engaged. The system provides a stronger and more secure attachment of panels to a building surface, while eliminating the problem of having to disguise the location of the attachment devices where such devices are inserted directly through the surface of the panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a system, methods and compositions for attaching architectural panels to a building surface, such as a wall. In certain embodiments, the system comprises panels, each with upper, lower and side interlocking members. In a preferred embodiment, the upper and lower interlocking members form a modified tongue and groove joint, with a 45 degree angle interface, while the side interlocking members form a ship lap joint. The upper and lower interlocking members may be designed to press the panels against the building surface and to hide the locations of screws or other attachment devices when the interlocking members are engaged. The system provides a stronger and more secure attachment of panels to a building surface, while eliminating the problem of having to disguise the location of the attachment devices where such devices are inserted directly through the surface of the panel.

Abstract: An improved toy football having a plurality of fins dimensioned to stabilize the toy football while in flight, to provide for a controlled throw, and to reduce drag so that the toy football may be thrown farther than prior art toy footballs. An improved toy football for use at night or in areas where there is little light. A method for increasing throwing distance of a toy football.