[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #539 HackFix

MikesWhatsNews, 19, 07, 2002
in today's issue #539
HackFix Updates
2       TweakAll 3
3       Port mapper, v1.40b
4       Alex The Allegator 2 
5       WhatIsMyIP.com 
6       DeskPass2000
7       Tina's FrontPage Tips ~ Adding text balloons to graphics
8       CCC      KPKFile 
9               Wallpaper / Background
10      Scumware Links
11      Softhome Free Personal Email
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  HackFix updates, thanks to Christy;
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This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (07/18/2002)


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


Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated July 17/2002
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
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AlWil Software

Avast Antivirus
Last Updated July 17/2002
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.avast.com/latest.htm
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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Command Software Systems

Command antivirus/Fprot
Last Updated July 17/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.complex.is/f-prot/Download.html (F-Prot)
http://www.commandcom.com/downloads/virus_definition_updates.html 
(Command)
Or
Open Command antivirus click Update Deffiles
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Computer Associates

E-Trust
Last updated July 18/2002
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:  July 18/2002
To update your software:
Visit:
http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/dldupdate.php?type=3DDaily
Or
Open Rav and select Rav Update from the toolbar
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Grisoft Inc.

AVG 
Last updated July 15/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.grisoft.com/html/us_updt.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!
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Kaspersky

Kaspersky Anti-Virus (formerly AVP)
Last updated July 12/2002
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.
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Network Associates

Mcafee 
Last updated July 17/2002
To update your software 
For Mcafee Visit
http://www.nai.com/naicommon/download/dats/superdat.asp 
(for Virus and Engine updates)
http://www.nai.com/naicommon/download/dats/mcafee_4x.asp 
(for Just virus pattern updates)

For 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 July 18/2002
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 July 12/2002
To update your software
Visit: http://www.bitdefender.com/html/updates.php
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 July 15/2002
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 July 17/2002
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 July 16/2002
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.

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

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Burlington, Ontario
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TweakAll 3
http://www.codeforge.co.uk/home/tweakall.asp

TweakAll is a small program that allows you to take control over 
your Windows operating system.

Does your Windows 95/98 system take too long to startup? 
Not a problem! With TweakAll you can cut boot times and 
give yourself some more free memory at the same time.

Want to tweak your Windows 2000 or XP system to have 
faster, more reliable internet connections? 
Then do that as well!
TweakAll 1.2.3 has been awarded 'Best of Shareware 2001'

TweakAll 3 has been released! 
It supports ALL Windows operating systems versions, 
including Windows XP!

Using a series of powerful plugins, TweakAll 3.0 is more 
powerful than ever and completely expandible. 
It has too many options to be listed here, go to the plugins 
page to see how much TweakAll can do.

And best of all, it's completely FREE! No adverts, no nags, 
no time limits and no 'pro' versions you have to pay for.
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3
Port mapper, v1.40b free
http://www.kmint21.com/free/
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
This is a very simple command-line port mapper (port redirector).

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4

Alex The Allegator 2  freeware
http://www.vnunet.com/Download/1133479Good-humoured puzzle fun.
 Win 2000/95/98/ME/NT/ XP
This is a fun game for both adults and children, with nice 
graphics and a simple premise.
The game is played on a board of 8in x 8in squares, 
either as one player (against Alex or Aaron the alligators), 
or two players.

Take it in turns to place square playing pieces onto the 
board in an attempt to create groups of four or more squares.

Create a group of four or more and they are removed from 
the game, and points are awarded - 
the larger the group the bigger the score.
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5
WhatIsMyIP.com 
http://www.whatismyip.com/
Courtesy of WhatIsMyIP.com
WhatIsMyIP.com is the easiest way
to determine your IP address.

It is also a great source for information about the internet 
and for tutorials on networking and computers.
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6
DeskPass2000 
http://www.ask-nic.com/nic/index.html
Password Software for Windows95 98 & WindowsMe. 
Free Program Download
DeskPass2000 gives you the power to control, restrict, and prevent
unauthorized access to your computer system. With DeskPass2000 you
can password protect your computer, lock your drives, executable
files, keyboard, windows explorer, desktop icons, internet access
restrictions and much more. 
If you need to keep the kids from opening  private programs,
ground them from the internet, insure that no programs will be
installed through any of your drives, find the password for your
access97 data file or just keep that inquisitive office associate
from accessing your computer while you are home sick, then this is
the program for you. 

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Tina's FrontPage Tips, by Tina Clarke

FrontPage 2002 - Adding text balloons to graphics.

Whilst in Page View click the Drawing Icon
(looks like an A with two shapes) This will bring
up the Drawing toolbar.

Choose AutoShapes | Callouts and select a
shape.

Position the cursor where you want the balloon
to appear and click to insert. Tip you can move
after insertion so don't worry if it's not exactly
right. Next click the text balloon to select it and
then click Fill Color icon on the Drawing toolbar
and choose the colour you want to fill the
balloon with. Position the cursor where you want
to start typing in the text area of the callout
balloon and type or paste your text in.

AccessFP ~ FrontPage Resource Centre
Site ~  http://www.accessfp.net/
Ezine & Forums ~ http://anyfrontpage.com/  FREE FP E-Books
Journal ~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AccessFPJournal

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'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

KPKFile 
Freeware 
http://www.geocities.com/john52612000/
Win95/98/ME/NT/2k/XP

With a simple and familiar interface, this application is
designed to keep your private folders and documents safe from
prying eyes.  It comes with two separate functions, including
file encrypting and wiping.  File encrypting and wiping packs
files into a binary code that can be hidden inside another
working file. Private folders let you store a grouping of
subdirectories in tree form. This program sets itself apart
because it can be run outside KPKFile and still hide pre-existing
folders.  Encoded programs are also password protected.
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Wallpaper / Background
If you have IE6,  you can save images as 'Background', by right
clicking on them and;
Set as Background.

In Mozilla, right click and; Set as Wallpaper .

For Opera, right click and; Use image as; Desktop 

You can also download, images or screensavers from the web. 


This site has some good Backgrounds
http://www.jtad2000.com/

Another good site that lets you change your downloaded wallpaper 
automatically is www.webshots.com.

"Choose from over 1400 truly free screensavers organised in 14
categories"
http://www.freesaver.com/categories.htm

Biker screen savers from - Rocky's Harley-Davidson=AE - 
Authorized Harley-Davidson=AE Dealer for London Ontario CANADA
http://www.rockys-harley.com/free-scr-harleys.html
With sound effects<g>

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Scumware Links
 http://www.scumwarelinks.com/
Links to information and fixes for products that modify your web
site without your permission.
This site lists current scumware and sneakware so you can make
sure you aren't installing anything that you will later regret.

Sites with detailed information as to the nature and issues of
scumware (includes sites with screen shots of altered web sites
and lists of "key words" that are being hijacked). 
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11
Softhome Free Personal Email 
http://www.softhome.net/
 Sign up now for a personal email address. 
You'll get a free email address you can use for the rest of your
life. 
It won't go away when you change jobs; it won't go away when you
graduate; it won't go away when you change Internet Service
Providers. 
No matter what happens in your life, your family and friends will
always be able to reach you at your SoftHome address. 

Both POP-based email and Web-based Personal email are free. 
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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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