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[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #724 HackFix

From: "Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
To: mikeswhatsnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:56:18 -0800
MikesWhatsNews, 19, 03, 2004
in today's issue #724

US-CERT Cyber Security Bulletin SB04-077
HackFix Updates
2       Identity Theft - The Police Notebook
3       Digby's Donuts
4       A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows
5       "Longhorn": Get an early look at the next Windows
6       Zone Labs Instant Messaging Security Software
7       AGE GAUGES: Birthday Trivia
8       CCC    Hotkeycontrol XP
9               Quicker Drop Downs
10      Karen's Directory Printer v4.0.2
11      Deleting Files in Use
12      NEW BAGLE VARIANTS SPREAD WITHOUT EMAIL ATTACHMENT
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Summary of Security Items from March 3 through March 16, 2004
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB04-077.html
   US-CERT will begin to incorporate some of the information from
   CyberNotes into Cyber Security Bulletins. CyberNotes were previously
   compiled for the Department of Homeland Security and posted to the
   NIPC web site. During the transition of the information into the Cyber
   Security Bulletin, we are offering a PDF version of the most recent
   version of CyberNotes on the US-CERT web site.

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/body/bulletins/SB04-077.pdf
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  HackFix updates, thanks to Christy;
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org
This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (03/18/2004)


All Software listed Alphabetically by Company name as some 
companies manufacture more then one product.


Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: 
http://www.esafe.com/esafe/downloads/virusig.asp
Or
From the Esafe folder in your Start Menu select Download Updates
~~~~~

AlWil Software

Avast Antivirus
Last Updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.avast.com/i_kat_69.html
Or
Right click on the AVAST icon in the system tray, Select iAVS Update, 
AVAST will check for updates and download the appropriate files as needed.
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 Authentium Software Systems

Command antivirus
Last Updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit http://www.authentium.com/support/downloads/index.cfm
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Center for Antivirus Technologies (CAT)

Quickheal
Last Updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.quickheal.com/winupg.htm
Or
Open Quickheal select Utility from the top toolbar and liveupdate.  
Follow the onscreen prompts. 
 Alternately you can select Liveupdate directly from the 
QuickHeal program menu on the startmenu.
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Frisk Software Systems

Fprot
Last Updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates

E-Trust
Last updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
http://support.cai.com/Download/virussig.html
Or
From the Respective folder in your Start Menu select Autodownload

For Vet Anti virus
http://www.vet.com.au/html/software/update.html

Be sure to have your Customer ID and your registered email address 
handy for verification.

**Note**

We knew this time would come eventually, that Computer Associates 
would not continue to support/update the older program 
https://www2.my-etrust.com/services/ipe_support??
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GeCad Software

Rav (Reliable AntiVirus)
Last Updated:  Mar 18/2004
To update your software:
Visit: 
http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/dldupdate.php?type=Daily
Or
Open Rav and select Rav Update from the toolbar
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Grisoft Inc.

AVG 
Last updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php
Or 
Open AVG and click Virus Database to check for updates
Or
Open AVG control centre and click Update Manager/update now

**Note:  
To help speed up AVG updates you can set your program to use 
an alternate download site.  
Open AVG control centre->update manager->download from server.  
The drop downbox should have listed www.grisoft.com (default)  and 
www.grisoft.cz. (be sure to select "apply" when done to save the changes) 
The default site is most often used so can at times become temporarily 
unavailable.  By using the secondary site (www.grisoft.cz) helps to ease 
the server and makes your update go quicker as most don't use it!
~~~~~

H+Bedv

AntiVir
Last updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
Or
Open AntiVir, from the top toolbar select Tools->
start internet update and follow the on screen prompts.


Vexira 
Last updated Mar 181/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.centralcommand.com/updates.html
Or
Open Vexira, from the top toolbar select Tools->
start internet update and follow the on screen prompts.

Vexira Antivirus is marketed by Central Command 
however it is the same program as Antivir with only a different name.
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Kaspersky

Kaspersky Anti-Virus (formerly AVP)
Last updated Mar 12/2004 
To update your software
Visit: http://www.kasperskylabs.com/updates.asp
Or
Open AVP from the top toolbar click Tools-> Update virus definition
Or
From the Kaspersky folder in your Start Menu select AVP updater


*Note*  Avp now has available a cumulative update and a 
daily update with the daily being any important items they 
feel shouldn't wait till the next cumulative update.  Our 
dates here are based on the most recent Major update.

**Note:  Improved update accessiblity.  To ease the update web traffic
Kaspersky labs has additional servers for autoupdating.  The program
defaults to use one server but can be altered to check a variety of 
servers. Select Kaspersky updater, select update via the internet to 
open the drop down box(es) select "location"  Check the box labeled 
"Use alternate locations from the list"  select next and next to update.  
This option should stay selected after the first time.  This helps 
Kaspersky lighten the load for updates and helps you obtain updates 
easier.
~~~~~

Network Associates

Mcafee 
Last updated Mar 17/2004
To update your software 
For Mcafee Visit
http://www.networkassociates.com/us/downloads/updates/superdat.asp
(for Virus and Engine updates)


Drsolomn (Product no longer available for new users however 
updates still available for current users):  Go to the following 
Internet site: http://download.mcafee.com/updates/4x.asp
IMPORTANT: When you get to this site you may notice that it refers 
to VirusScan. This update is not only for VirusScan. It also works 
with Dr.Solomon's. 

Or
Open your respective software virus scan scheduler, double click 
Auto update, click Run Now to do a manual live update, or click 
Schedule to set up a timed live update.
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Norman Data Defence

Norman Virus Control
Last updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.norman.com/downloads.shtml#definition_files_updates
Be sure to have your Valid Username and password handy for verification.
Or
From the Norman folder in your Start Menu select Internet Update

**Note Norman Virus Control web updates are only for version prior to 
5.0.  Norman 5.0 can only be updated via the update in the program itself.

Thunderbyte Anti Virus
Current Version: This product is no longer being supported.
http://www.norman.com/tbav.shtml
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Softwin

BitDefender (Previously known as AVX - AntiVirus eXpert as of Nov 06/01)
Last Updated Mar 12/2004 
To update your software
Visit: 
http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/downloads.php?menu_id=19&s_id=3
Or
Open BitDefender select Protection Options->live upgrade
Or
From the BitDefender folder in your Start Menu select Bitdefender Live
         
Press Release on the software change 
http://www.bitdefender.com/press/ref1.php
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Sophos

Sophos Anti Virus
Last IDE available Mar 18/2004
To obtain the latest IDE files
Visit: http://www.sophos.com/downloads/ide/

**Note:  Sophos does not update as other products do.  They update 
the Engine/software once a month (or so) to include all the previous 
IDE files.  New IDE files are available with new virus threats and must 
be downloaded individually until the next software update is available.  
Our update dates reflect the most recent available IDE file.
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Symantec

Nortons AntiVirus
Last updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: 
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/defs.download.html select 
your language -> product from the list
Or
Open Nortons software and click the "live update" button
Or
From the Nortons folder in your Start Menu select LiveUpdate - 
Norton Antivirus
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Trend Micro

PcCillin 
Last updated Mar 18/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.antivirus.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to have your Registration number handy for verification
Or
Open PcCillin click Update then click Update Now (or Update later 
to Schedule a timed update)
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If there is an Anti Virus program that is Not listed here that
you would like to see added to the weekly updates list Please
feel free to let us know.

Remember Your anti virus software is only as good as the user...
If you don't keep it updated it won't provide you with maximum
protection.

This weekly Update will be sent every Thursday on or after
6pm (eastern) to keep you up to date on virus pattern updates
available. Virus patterns are checked for most recent update
date as of 6pm Thursdays.

~~~~

~ Hackfix Project Staff
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org

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2
Identity Theft - The Police Notebook
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/idtheft6.htm#TABLE
"Identity theft" refers to crimes in which someone wrongfully obtains and
uses another person's personal data (i.e., name, date of birth, social
security number, driver's license number, and your financial identity?
credit card, bank account and phone-card numbers) in some way that involves
fraud or deception, typically for economic gain (to obtain money or
goods/services). Criminals also use identity theft to fraudulently obtain
identification cards, driver licenses, birth certificates, social security
numbers, travel visas and other official government papers. 
++
http://www.ou.edu/oupd/idtheft.htm
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3
Digby's Donuts free
http://www.nstorm.com/games/game_detail.asp?game_id=81
OS: Win98/ME/XP Processor: P-300 Memory: 32 MB RAM 
Disk Space: 14.03 MB DirectX: 8.0
Digby's donuts are so good, he can't get them to the counter before they're
snatched up. As Digby's new employee it's your job to catch the donuts when
they come fresh out of the oven, and stack them in the display counter.
Stack them in groups of three by frosting color and they'll disappear down
the customer's throats, earning you big tips. Winner of the first ever
RealOne Arcade Game Showdown, Digby's Donuts is a deliciously addictive (and
non-fattening) treat for the whole family!
++ 
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4
A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows
 http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/220

It's the aforementioned "A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows;" a
useful tool aimed mainly at those who are unfamiliar with security issues.
If you have less-experienced friends or colleagues who depend on you to help
them solve their PC problems, you could do them--- and yourself!--- a favor
by pointing them to that article.

If you're already up to speed about security there's not much there to
learn, but it's still good to have a lot of disparate security info
collected into one compact place.
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From langa list;
http://www.langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-03-04.htm
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5
"Longhorn": Get an early look at the next Windows
 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=441656>
The MSDN® Longhorn Developer Center gives you access to product overviews,
code samples, tools, and more.
++
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6
Free Zone Labs Instant Messaging Security Software
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_ims.jsp

Zone Labs IMsecure® products keep conversations private and provide
protection to vulnerable IM connections.
There's safety in numbers?or is there? Instant messaging software is
installed on more than 275 million computers, but is it safe? The reality
is, IM software can open a Pandora's box of security threats on your
computer, including:

Privacy concerns such as identity theft, theft of confidential information
and interception of unencrypted messages.  
Damage from hackers and viruses written specifically to exploit IM as a way
to sabotage your PC.  
Productivity losses from spam and other unwanted communications. 
Disregard of parental controls, ranging from the annoying?kids infecting
their parents' PC with infected downloads?to the tragic, such as children
being abducted by strangers they meet on IM systems.

Zone Labs understands that when it comes to IM, safety is of paramount
importance. Zone Labs IMsecure products, are the first comprehensive
security solutions that keep IM conversations private and protect PCs from
spammers, identity thieves, hackers and predators who exploit vulnerable IM
connections.

Equally important, the products are easy to use. They provide universal
protection, work seamlessly with AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and
MSN Messenger. They protect you regardless of the service or client you
use?even universal clients like Trillian.
++

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7
AGE GAUGES: Birthday Trivia
http://www.frontiernet.net/~cdm/age1.html
Who is older and younger than you? How old were you when ....?
++
thanks to; Mac one of the moderators on CHAD
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Computer_Help_and_Discussion/
If it ain't fun, I'm done!
http://www.marthas-web.com
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8
'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

Hotkeycontrol XP  Freeware
http://www.tucows.com/preview/300296.html

This is a hotkey utility that allows you to set hotkeys to do common tasks
like opening files, ejecting your CD-ROM drives,
restarting your computer, controlling active windows, controlling Windows
media player and Winamp 3, changing volume, typing in commonly used text and
running macros. 
The volume status can be shown on the screen or in the tray and you can also
display any information on screen. 
The additional keys on your existing multimedia, Internet keyboard can be
used with Hotkeycontrol XP and all the hotkeys are functional in games and
in other full-screen DirectX applications.
~~~~~~~~
9
Quicker Drop Downs

Let's say you're filling out an online registration form that asks for your
country. If you live in Australia, you're all set
since your country is towards the top. But what if you live here in the US? 
You have to scroll through tons of countries (many of which you've never
heard of) to get to the entry for "United
States."

Well, here's a quicker way. When you get to the box, click the first letter
of the item you're hunting for. You'll find that
items beginning with that letter start popping up in the drop box. 
So, when you get to the box, just hit the letter "U" until "United States"
comes up. No more scrolling!

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10
Directory Printer v4.0.2
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp
No more fumbling with My Computer or Windows Explorer, wishing you could
print information about all your files. Karen's Directory Printer can print
the name of every file on a drive, along with the file's size, date and time
of last modification, and attributes (Read-Only, Hidden, System and
Archive)! And now, the list of files can be sorted by name, size, date
created, date last modified, or date of last access.
++
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11
Mikes Friday Tip ~ Deleting Files in Use

Sometimes we find out that we cannot delete files as Windows says they are
"in use".
This frequently happens with virus/trojans/spyware and browser hijackers.

Often we have to boot to Safe Mode to attempt to delete them.

To get to Safe Mode reboot and click the "F8" key intermitantly to bring up
the Safe Mode options.

In Windows 995\95 we had the option to go into DOS and delete files.

There is also a handy free utility availible;
GiPo@MoveOnBoot 
http://www.gibinsoft.net/gipoutils/fileutil/
Copies, moves or deletes files and folders on the next system boot. 
The utility is very useful when the user needs to replace or delete files
which are locked by other applications, loaded into the memory or just
cannot be changed until next system boot. 
Look on the bottom of the page for the  Older Software.
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NEW BAGLE VARIANTS SPREAD WITHOUT EMAIL ATTACHMENT
http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/articles/bagletwist.html
Sophos has warned of a new twist in the Bagle virus saga.
Two new variants, W32/Bagle-Q and W32/Bagle-R, use a
different method of infection, spreading without an email
attachment, in an attempt to bypass anti-virus protection.


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however no virus scanner is 100% effective as manufactures cannot keep up with 
the rapid change of viruses that happens daily.
Be sure to update yours regularly.
http://www.hackfix.org/software/antivirus.html
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