[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #655 HackFix

MikesWhatsNews, 25, 04, 2003
in today's issue #655
HackFix Updates
2       Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-015
3       Free Nero/Nero Express Demoversion
4       iProtectYou Free 3.03
5       10 Finger BreakOut v4.31
6       Fun Packs for XP
7       Webopedia Search Tool
8       CCC     UnClean 2.0
9               Netscape 6 Themes
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This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (04/24/2003)


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


Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated Apr 14/2003
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 Apr 23/2003
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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Center for Antivirus Technologies (CAT)

Quickheal
Last Updated Apr 23/2003
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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Command Software Systems

Command antivirus/Fprot
Last Updated Apr 24/2003
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 Apr 24/2003
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:  Apr 24/2003
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 Apr 24/2003
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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H+Bedv

AntiVir
Last updated Apr 23/2003
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 Apr 23/2003
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 Apr 18/2003 
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 Apr 23/2003
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)

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 Apr 24/2003
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 Apr 18/2003 
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 Apr 23/2003
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 Apr 24/2003
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 Apr 24/2003
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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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-015
Security Update for Microsoft Internet Explorer
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=129146

WHY WE ARE ISSUING THIS UPDATE
A number of security issues have been identified in Microsoft 
Internet Explorer that could allow an attacker to compromise your 
Microsoft Windows(R)-based systems and then take a variety of 
actions. For example, an attacker could read files on your 
computer. You can help protect your computer by installing this
update from Microsoft.

PRODUCTS AFFECTED
Internet Explorer 5.01 (Service Pack 3 required to install update) 
Internet Explorer 5.5 (Service Pack 2 required to install update) 
Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) 
Internet Explorer 6.0 

Internet Explorer versions 5.0 and earlier are no longer supported. 
These versions may or may not be affected.

Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer share components. You should 
apply this update if you have Internet Explorer 5.01 or later. 
Users with earlier versions are strongly encouraged to upgrade.


Please review Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-014
Security Update for Microsoft Outlook Express
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=129147

WHY WE ARE ISSUING THIS UPDATE
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft Outlook(R) Express 
that could allow an attacker to read files on your computer or cause 
a program to run on your computer. You can help protect your computer
by installing this update from Microsoft.

PRODUCTS AFFECTED
Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 
Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 
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Free Nero/Nero Express Demoversion and Update version: 5.5.10.20
 http://www.nero.com/en/index.html#download 
Filesize: 12.78 MB (13401153 bytes)
Current version: 5.5.10.20
Release date: April 01th, 2003
Running until: April 30th, 2003
 
Important Installation Information  
This file can be used as a free Nero demo version, if you didn't have Nero
installed previously, or as an update from an older version of Nero. In case
of an update the software will detect whether you are entitled to a free
update or not. 
 
Important Additional Information  
Nero includes now a new version of Nero CDSpeed.  
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iProtectYou Free 3.03
http://tde.tucows.com/preview/295406.html
Win 98/NT/2K/ME/XP
Any easy to use, free software product that allows you to manage what comes
through the Internet to your PC. You can use it to block/allow websites,
emails, chats and instant messages. Blocking is by lists and keywords. You
can even reduce pop-ups (a little weak but handy) and control user-time on
line. Plus, there is an activity log you may activate to review detailed
information about a user's online activities.

The download is fast and the install is simple. This product consistently
earns the highest user ratings on Web. It is that good and that easy to use.
Most web pundits rank it very high, too, but some knock it down a peg
because it is not highly automated (you make all the choices) and therefore
not slick enough to earn the highest tech marks. But, low-tech and mid-tech
users understand it, like it and use it.
From; Kissco Newsletter http://www.kissco.com
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10 Finger BreakOut v4.31 ~ Freeware
http://www.gile.de/Typing-Tutor.htm
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000 
Want to improve your typing? no, want to play a game?, yes! now you can do
both. 
With 10 Finger BreakOut typing tutor game you will learn to type and improve
your typing skills. This is a REAL Arcade Game, in which you are escaping
from invaders, shooting and trying to hit balls. This is no fake ? you are
playing BreakOut ! (You are not just typing characters). With this game you
WILL have fun, but don?t worry, by playing 10 Finger BreakOut you sure are
learning to type. 
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Fun Packs for XP ~ free
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/experiences/create/
Windows XP puts your imagination in charge, making it easy to create
greeting cards with your own photos, spice up your home movies with new
sound effects and turn them into video screen savers, turn your computer
into the party jukebox, and more. 
 
Download New Windows XP Creativity Fun Packs
 
Download screen savers, PowerToys, and other tools that help you have more
fun and create amazing things with Windows XP this spring. 
Digital Photography and Browsing Fun Pack 
Windows Movie Maker 2 Fun Pack 
Windows Media Player 9 Series Fun Pack 
Windows XP PowerToys  
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Webopedia Search Tool
http://www.webopedia.com/searchtool/
Webopedia's search utility sits in your personal bookmark toolbar ready to
be used when you need the definition of a technical term!
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

UnClean 2.0
Freeware
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,10304,00.asp
Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP

Detailed information on how to use UnClean 2.0 and what it can do
please see 
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,541133,00.asp

If the install utility for an application has been designed correctly, it
will put uninstall information into the registry.
This information is used by the Add/Remove Programs applet (ARP) in the
Windows Control Panel. Modern install utilities store some additional
information: expected size of the installation, install date, publisher's
name, URL for technical support, and more. Unfortunately, the ARP for
Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT4
ignores all the information, showing only a list of programs that can be
uninstalled. Windows 2000 and XP have an updated ARP that displays the new
information, but it's slow to load and awkward to use. UnClean 2 is an
improved replacement for the uninstall portion of the ARP. It provides full
and clear access to all
available information, and does so for any of the six current Windows
platforms. You can delete an uninstall entry if you discover that it's no
longer valid. And of course you can remove, change, or repair programs in
the same way that you can with ARP. 
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Netscape 6 themes
Netscape users, do you ever wish that your browser had a little more
pizzazz? 
Netscape 6 themes (http://home.netscape.com/themes/6_2/) allow you to modify
the browser to suit your personality. If you like the look of one of the
themes featured on the home page, just click the Install Now
link and you're off and running. After you download the theme, select View,
Apply Theme, and then select the name of your new theme.

If you'd like to explore more options, click the "Theme Park" link and
browse through the Netscape themes newsgroup to find links and information
about more themes.

If you don't like the results of your browser redecoration, you can always
select View, Apply Theme, and switch back to the "Classic" theme, which
returns Netscape 6 back to its original configuration.

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