[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #591 HackFix

MikesWhatsNews, 8, 11, 2002
in today's issue #591
Virus Alert ~ W32/Oror-Fam 
HackFix Updates
2       Age of Mythology
3       SpywareBlaster
4       MegaCipher 3
5       Process Viewer  for Windows
6       CleanUp! 3.0
7       MODBOOT 
8       CCC     Kids n Cars
9               Kids on the Internet
10      Desktop Manager
11      Installing Win XP Pro or Home Upgrade CD without a Previous OS installed
____________________________________________________________

NOTE: Any time you see the "  ++ ",  it means there is more 
          of the article, or story, on the linked site. Mike
____________________________________________________________

There is a complete archive of past MikesWhatsNews newsletters 
available to members on the Yahoo page, it is searchable by word 
or issue #.  Here is the address direct to the messages;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MikesWhatsNews/messages
and; http://www.freelists.org/archives/mikeswhatsnews/
____________________________________________________________

Virus Alert ~ W32/Oror-Fam 

Aliases: I-Worm.Roron, I-Worm.Roron.12, I-Worm.Roron.25, 
I-Worm.Roron.31, I-Worm.Roron.35, I-Worm.Roron.37, I-Worm.Roron.39 

Infromation from; Sophos Alert System: 

Type: Win32 worm 

A virus identity file (IDE) which provides protection is available now from
our website and will be incorporated into the December 2002 (3.64) release
of Sophos Anti-Virus. 

Note: At the time of writing Sophos has received no reports from users
affected by these worms. However, we have issued this advisory following
enquiries to our support department from customers. 

More information about W32/Oror-Fam can be found at;
http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/w32ororfam.html 

Kaspersky Lab News Agent Network Worm "Roron" - Red Alert! 
http://www.viruslist.com/eng/viruslist.html?id=57811


Synantec
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.oror.b@xxxxx
ml

____________________________________________________________

  HackFix updates, thanks to Christy;
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org
This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (11/07/2002)


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


Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated Nov 06/2002
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
~~~~~

AlWil Software

Avast Antivirus
Last Updated Nov 05/2002
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.
~~~~~

Command Software Systems

Command antivirus/Fprot
Last Updated Nov 07/2002
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
~~~~~

Computer Associates

E-Trust
Last updated Nov 07/2002
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??
~~~~~~


GeCad Software

Rav (Reliable AntiVirus)
Last Updated:  Nov 07/2002
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/dldupdate.php?type=3DDaily
Or
Open Rav and select Rav Update from the toolbar
~~~~~

Grisoft Inc.

AVG 
Last updated Nov 07/2002
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!
~~~~~

Kaspersky

Kaspersky Anti-Virus (formerly AVP)
Last updated Nov 01/2002
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.
~~~~~

Network Associates

Mcafee 
Last updated Nov 06/2002
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.
~~~~~

Norman Data Defence

Norman Virus Control
Last updated Nov 06/2002
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
~~~~~

Softwin

BitDefender (Previously known as AVX - AntiVirus eXpert as of Nov 06/01)
Last Updated Nov 01/2002
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
~~~~~

Sophos

Sophos Anti Virus
Last IDE available Nov 07/2002
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.
~~~~~

Symantec

Nortons AntiVirus
Last updated Nov 07/2002
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
~~~~~

Trend Micro

PcCillin 
Last updated Nov 05/2002
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)
~~~~~~~~~

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

3017 St Clair Ave #176
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 3L7
____________________________________________________________
2
Age of Mythology  ~ free Demo
http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/greek_home.asp
Age of Mythology is now in stores! 
And now, you can give the game a try before you buy by downloading and
playing the Age of Mythology trial version. 
In the trial version you can play one of the nine civilizations featured in
the retail version and advance through the third age on two random maps, or
play through five scenarios in the single-player campaign. 

From Ensemble Studios, the creators of Age of Empires and Age of Kings,
comes Age of Mythology, a game that transports players to a time when heroes
did battle with monsters of legend and the gods intervened in the affairs of
mortal men.  

Taking on the role of one of nine ancient civilizations, players guide their
people to greatness by commanding all aspects of their empire: gathering
resources, raising massive armies, waging war against enemies, establishing
profitable trade routes, building new settlements, enhancing production or
military might with improvements, exploring new frontiers, and advancing
through four distinct ages. 
++
____________________________________________________________
3
SpywareBlaster 
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/spywareblaster.html
"SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from
ever being installed.

How? By setting a "kill bit" for the CLSIDs of spyware ActiveX controls, it
prevents the installation of any of them from a webpage. You can run
Internet Explorer with Active-X enabled, but you will never even get a
"Yes/No" box popped up, asking you to install a spyware Active-X control
(Internet Explorer will never download or run it!). All other Active-X
controls or plug-ins will work fine.

The SpywareBlaster database contains information on these known spyware
Active-X controls. Make sure you run the Check For Updates feature
frequently to get the latest database! (And make sure you check the new
items to protect your system against them!)

As a side benefit, setting this "kill bit" will also prevent the spyware
Active-X from running, in many cases, if it is already installed on your
system.*"
++
____________________________________________________________
4
MegaCipher 3 ~ free
http://kamatoz.com/
Windows 98 \ Me \ NT \ 2000 \ XP
MegaCipher allows on-the-fly encryption of all kinds of data with 128-bit
open keys. 
Crypted data can only be decrypted with the correct password. 
The key cannot be found with brute force attack as it can have
340,282,366,920,938,463,463,374,607,431,770,000,000 possible combinations! 
Now you can safely hide your private data from others eyes!
____________________________________________________________
5
Process Viewer  for Windows
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,6102,00.asp
Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98
Find out detailed information about the processes running under Windows.
This utility gives you the full list of DLLs for each running 
application, including full path and version information. You can also write

scripts and debuggers to more closely examine processes. The program shows
all 
parent/child relationships to system processes. This newest version includes
a 
utility that lets you use the program from the command line.  
From; PC World
____________________________________________________________
6
CleanUp! 3.0 ~ free
http://cleanup.stevengould.org/
CleanUp! 3.0
includes support for Internet Explorer, Netscape and Opera. 
Runs on Windows 95 through Windows XP.

Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your
privacy - all in one easy solution. 
All for free!
Introducing Windows CleanUp!, the quickest and easiest way to delete
temporary files from your system.

CleanUp! is a powerful and easy-to-use application that removes temporary
files created while surfing the web, empties the Recycle Bin, deletes files
from your temporary folders and more.

CleanUp! frees disk space and reduces the "clutter" on your computer helping
it to run more efficiently. It also can be used as a way to protect your
privacy on the Internet. You can even instruct CleanUp! to securely delete
files making it impossible to retrieve their contents using lower-level disk
tools - just another way of protecting your privacy.
++
____________________________________________________________
7
MODBOOT 
http://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/modboot/
MODBOOT is modular boot disk. 
All programs and files are placed in modules. 
Adding functionally to your disk is as simple as copying one file (module)
to the correct folder.
An example: to add Dos mouse support to your MODBOOT disk you just copy the
module called "mouse.cab" to the "\level1" folder on your boot disk.
All MODBOOT modules are packed using cabinet (.cab) files so a MODBOOT disk
can hold as much data as possible. To expand a .cab file you simply put it
in the right folder and modboot will unpack it for you. When the .cab file
has an "\autorun.bat" modboot will automatically execute it.
++
____________________________________________________________
8
'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

Kids n Cars

http://www.kidsncars.org/

A car safety site for kids.  
Tips to keep kids safe in and around cars.

Welcome to the KIDS 'N CARS  website. We hope you will spend
some time with us and learn about an issue that is near and dear
to all of us.............our kids and their safety. 

KIDS 'N CARS is the first organization dedicated solely to the
prevention of injuries and deaths due to children being left
unattended in or around motor vehicles.   

~~~~~~~~
9
Kids on the Internet

Before you even think about letting your kids use the Internet,
you must set some rules for them and make sure they understand
them. Here are a few of the basics: 

Never agree to meet someone in person or call them on the phone
without asking a parent first.

Never give out your last name, address, phone number, Social
Security number, or the name of your school
without asking a parent first.

Never share your login password, even with your best friend.

If someone tells you not to tell your parents about them, tell
your parents right away!

If you see anything that makes you feel scared or uncomfortable
(even if you just aren't sure), ask a parent or teacher.

Ask your kids to give you a tour of the Internet. 
You can find out a great deal by seeing it through their eyes.  

Was this forwarded to you ?
Get your own subscription here:
<1stpickPCtips-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=subscribe>

____________________________________________________________
10
Desktop Manager V  ~ free
http://www3.nf.sympatico.ca/byronm/dm.html
Desktop Manager is a virtual desktop program and Windows shell. A virtual
desktop program gives you more work space, you use a control of some kind
and you switch to another virtual screen where you can run different
applications. So, instead of hunting for windows behind other windows on one
cramped screen you can keep them separate and switch to them when you need
to work with them. A Windows shell is what you see on the desktop, the
interface for interacting with the system, it includes the icons, folders,
the taskbar, etc. Desktop Manager is what you make of it, these are your
options: 
You can just use the main executable by itself for a virtual desktop program
with each desktop having it?s own display mode, colours, and wallpaper. 
You can use the modules to extend the functionality of Desktop Manager
(refered to from here on as DM) to add more preferences and functionality,
including the ability to have a hot bar of your most frequently used icons
in a strip to the right of your desktop, keep an eye on your ram usage and
check your email. 
Finally, you can replace Explorer with DM as your Windows shell. In the
Extras part of the archive are special modules that provide extra
functionality for this purpose. Needless to say, this is still experimental
in nature, there is little to no documentation for this kind of thing
available to programmers. 
++
Thanks to;  Barry2       
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Computer_tricks_and_tips/join
Web Site at http://www.geocities.com/Computer_tricks_and_tips/index
____________________________________________________________
11
Mike's Friday Tip; 
Installing a Win XP Pro or Home Upgrade CD without a Previous OS installed

Put the instalation CD in the CD rom, and begin the windows install as if it
was the full version.

Dduring the install you will be prompted for a previous operating system.

Now put your old operating system CD in the drive and browse to the I386
folder (for Windows NT or 2000), WIN9X folder (for Windows ME), or WIN98
folder (for Windows 98). 
Click ok, the windows upgrade will confirm this is a full version, then
replace the upgrade CD and continue with the XP upgrade.
____________________________________________________________



Antivirus software is a good choice to scan your system for possible viruses, 
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
______________________________________________________________________
Please feel free, to offer constructive criticism, as that will help me keep it 
interesting.
I also welcome any submissions about new products, web pages, or articles of 
interest.

All submissions posted in MWN will be given proper credit.
"MikesWhatsNews" believes in giving credit where credit is due but at times 
deadlines and information that is very important to readers we accidentally 
misspost an item.

If you believe something to be miscredited, or you know the author of one of 
the articles which we have posted as 'unknown', please do let us know so we can 
correct the information where applicable.

Many times in a article you may see a click here for more information, or to go 
to a link, these often will not work, as the original information, was taken 
from a page with HTML links. This is when you will want to go to the webpage 
indicated in the article, ++ ,for 'the rest of the story'
***MfM*** indicates that I am adding my own information to a particular    
article.
                         `~*~*~*~*~*~`
Mike ~It's a good day if I learned something new.
You can read a sample of my newsletter on my web page http://www.mwn.ca
My virus pages ~ http://virusinfo.hackfix.org 
mytech@xxxxxxxxxxx
~*~*~*~*~
Was this forwarded to you? Want to subscribe? Send an email
to mikeswhatsnews-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=subscribe.

For a complete list of email commands for our list send an email 
to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with a subject line of "info mikeswhatsnews" without 
the quotes.

If you wish to unsubscribe from our list send an email to 
mikeswhatsnews-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?Subject=unsubscribe

To contact the list moderators send an email to 
mikeswhatsnews-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
                              ~*~*~*~*~

Other related posts: