[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #713 HackFix
- From: "Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 15:29:23 -0800
MikesWhatsNews, 02, 01, 2004
in today's issue #713
HackFix Updates
2 Dropload
3 TDiary
4 Using The Host File
5 Earth Maintainance Meditiation
6 Special Agent (SA) Challenge
7 K9 Email Filtering
8 CCC Mailcleaning
9 Window States
10 NTFS Reader DOS Boot Disk
11 Security Suggestion
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This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (01/02/2004)
All Software listed Alphabetically by Company name as some
companies manufacture more then one product.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated Dec 31/2003
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 Jan 02/2004
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 Dec 31/2004
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 Jan 01/2004
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 Dec 31/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates
E-Trust
Last updated Jan 02/2004
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: Jan 01/2004
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 Jan 03/2004
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!
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H+Bedv
AntiVir
Last updated Jan 02/2004
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 Jan 02/2004
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 Jan 02/2004
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.
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Network Associates
Mcafee
Last updated Dec 31/2003
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 Jan 02/2004
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 Jan 02/2004
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 Jan 02/2004
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 Jan 02/2004
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 Dec 31/2003
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
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Http://www.hackfix.org
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Dropload
http://www.dropload.com/
Ever wanted to send a big file to someone but can't because of the file size
limits your email provider imposes?
Dropload is a place for you to drop your files off and have them picked up
by someone else at a later time.
Recipients you specify are sent an email with instructions on how to
download the file.
Files are removed from the system after 48 hours, regardless if they have
been picked up or not.
Recipients can be anyone with an email address.
File limits are 50 megs.
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TDiary ~ Freeware
http://www.tucows.com/preview/298392.html
This program helps you keep a diary or journal on your computer.
You can add entries to your diary and attach images and text to each entry.
All entries to the diary are stored in date and time order, and all data can
be password protected.
You can also import and export data.
Thanks to Christy
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Mike's Friday Tip ~ Using the Hoast File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
One of the unfortunate occurances we encounter while surffing the web is
'something' changing "Hijacking" our home page.
You can use a HOSTS file to block ads, banners, cookies, web bugs, and even
most hijackers. This is accomplished by blocking the Server that supplies
these little gems.
Example - the following entry 127.0.0.1 ad.doubleclick.net blocks all files
supplied by the DoubleClick Server to the web page you are viewing. This
also prevents the server from tracking your movements.
Now includes most major parasites, hijackers and unwanted Search Engines!
In many cases this can speed the loading of web pages by not having to wait
for these ads, banners, hit counters, etc. to load. This also helps to
protect your Privacy by blocking servers that track your viewing habits,
known as "click-thru tracking".
Editors Note: However as time has progressed the focus of this project has
changed from blocking ads/banners to protecting the user from the many
parasites that now exist on the Internet. It doesn't serve much purpose if
you block the ad banner from displaying, but get hijacked by a parasite from
an evil script contained on the web site. The object is to surf faster while
preserving your Safety, Security and Privacy. [more info]
To view the HOSTS file in plain text form.
(139 kb) http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt
Download: hosts.zip [right-click - Select: Save Target As] [Updated
12-15-03]
Unzip and place in the appropriate installed location:
Note: the below locations are for the default paths, edit as needed.
Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Win 98\ME = C:\WINDOWS
There is no need to install, turn on, or change any settings. Windows
automatically looks for the existence of a HOSTS file and if found, checks
the HOSTS file first for entries to the web page you just requested. The
127.0.0.1 is the location of your computer, so when the entry
"ad.doubleclick.net" is requested your computer thinks 127.0.0.1 is the
location of the file. When this file is not located it skips onto the next
file and thus the ad server is blocked from loading the banner, Cookie, or
some unscrupulous javascript file.
In case you're wondering ... this all happens in microseconds, which is much
faster than trying to fetch a file from half way around the world.
++ there are links contained in this article which do not display in this
plain text format.
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EARTH MEDITATION
I have recently put on my website a small logo of an earth and a dove.
www.paulbura.co.uk
Just click on to this Earth Logo and it will instantly bring up the picture
of the Earth in space cradled by a pair of hands.
Take out two minutes of each day to 'tune in' to the image of this planet
and in so doing say the words:
1. LOVE (Breathe in, breathe out, pause)
2. LIGHT (Breathe in, breathe out, pause)
3. LAUGHTER (Breathe in, breathe out, pause)
4. BALANCE (Breathe in, breathe out, pause)
5. HARMONY (Breathe in, breathe out, pause)
6. HEALING (Breathe in, breathe out, pause)
7. PEACE (Breathe in, breathe out, pause)
The word that incorporates all of these words is LOVE. Even if you don't
believe that, just take a couple of minutes each day [even if it's only ONE
minute!] to say these words either out loud or internally. The more people
the merrier, and a more harmonious and peaceful place this world will become
no matter what you believe or what creed you abide by, whatever your belief
system.YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
PS. Print this image out and hang it up in the office, garage, boat, car,
toilet, or wherever or whatever your place of work or leisure. Ask
permission first.or just say: 'To h*ll with it, I'll do it anyway!'
LUV N' LITE N' LARFTER.
Paul Bura
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Special Agent (SA) Challenge
This is the Special Agent (SA) Challenge. Presently, you're a New Agent. As
a New Agent you are still training at the FBI Academy located in the Marine
Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia. You are taking part in 16 weeks of
intensive training that includes physical training, firearms, and classroom
instruction. You hope to be an FBI Agent in the Anchorage, Alaska Field
Office.
To be an Agent, you need to know not only FBI procedures and what is being
investigated now, but past cases and FBI history. Search our website and
increase your knowledge of the FBI. Your position in the FBI as a Special
Agent will depend on how well you do!
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K9 - Version 1.18
http://www.keir.net/k9.html
K9 is an email filtering application that works in conjunction with your
regular POP3 email program and automatically classifies incoming emails as
spam (junk email) or non-spam without the need for maintaining dozens of
rules or constant updates to be downloaded. It uses intelligent statistical
analysis that can result in extremely high accuracy over time.
K9 learns from its mistakes and becomes better and better at being able to
identify spam. More importantly it learns to recognize what you consider to
be spam.
K9 is for standard POP3 email accounts only. It does not directly support
Hotmail, AOL or any other kind of webmail type systems, nor does it support
SSL or secure authentication as used by MSN.
You can choose to download either the minimalist ZIP file containing the K9
executable only (no installer or uninstaller) or the full installation EXE
that will enable you to uninstall the application and all associated files
and registry items if you wish to.
When installing over a previous version you will not lose any information or
"learning". K9 comprises the executable file K9.exe and a Readme.txt text
file and upon running for the first time will create a sub-directory called
Emails containing a further 5 directories. It will also create a new
registry key at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KeirNet\K9. No other files or
directories or registry items are created anywhere. K9 does not contain
spyware, adware or any kind of malware whatsoever. 100% pure. 100% free.
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org
Mailcleaning ~ Freeware
http://www.mailcleaning.com/
Mailcleaning is FREE software to protect users against spam and junkmail.
Mailcleaning is Multilanguage so you can have the
program running in your own language.
Mailcleaning must be running BEFORE you get your email. You have the
possibility to check and clean your mail first before you going to download
it to your own machine and read it with your own mail program.
Mailcleaning carefully checks your incoming mail before it reaches your
email program. When you check your mail with mailcleaning, you mark the
spammers and you create a list wich holds all email addresses from spammers
to block next time you get your email. With a click on 1 button all email
from the spammers are gone forever.
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Window States
Ever have a program that always starts in a "normal" state but you really
want it maximized?
Well, here's a little trick to help you do just that (and more) with a quick
little bit of shortcut editing.
Note: although this seems to work on most programs, sometimes you'll run
across a program that just won't cooperate.
1. First, right-click the shortcut to the program and select Properties.
2. Under the Shortcut tab, you'll see a drop box labeled "Run."
In that box, you'll find options to run the program as either Normal
(it starts up at it's default size),
Minimized (it starts up minimized to the toolbar), or Maximized (it
starts up full screen).
Select the start-up state you want and you're all set.
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NTFS Reader DOS Boot Disk
http://www.ntfs.com/products.htm
NTFS Reader DOS Boot Disk provides read access to NTFS drives from the MS
DOS environment. It supports long filenames as well as compressed and
fragmented files. NTFS Reader for DOS allows you to preview
the files on NTFS and copy them from NTFS to FAT volumes or network drives.
In order to use the software you need to copy the readntfs.exe file to a
bootable floppy disk and boot from it.
http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
DOS NTFS boot disk to access NTFS partitions in Windows XP 2000 or NT
How to make DOS boot disk to access NTFS partitions in Windows ?
Download self-extracting Bootable Floppy Disk Creator for NTFS Reader.
Insert floppy disk and run NtfsFloppySetup.exe
Follow the instructions on the screen
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ID ~Security Suggestion
Here is something to think about.
With the growing instances of Identity Theft, it becomes evident that we
must exercise a degree of security in our 'Web World'<G>
One of the easiest ways for 'scamers' to put it politely! to obtain
information about us is to search genealogy webs to get a lot of the
information we would not knowingly provide to them were the to come knocking
at our door.
It is also a good idea to not use your full name in your email address. In
fact some security professionals recommend using a name which is not gender
specific, as sometimes predators will target gender specific names.
Yahoo will let you pick your own Yahoo ID so use it to mask your true
identity from those who may target you or your family. A nick name could be
your best alternative.
There are numerous other sites that offer free email addresses, a Google
search will bring up lots of alternatives.
If you are using on of the most common email program you will find that you
don't have to put your full (real) name in the "from' field.
In Outlook Express go to;
Tools> Internet Accounts>
* The name of your email provider (IPS)*
Properties> General Tab> Name
*put what you wish to appear in the "From" when you send an email*
Useful links;
One of my articles;
ID theft is a growing industry on the internet *** Do not fall victim to it.
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc2/v15/mike15.htm
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Excelent info!
What to Do if It Happens to You
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17a.htm
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New Consumer Assistance Initiative Announced:
ID Theft Affidavit
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Welcome to the Federal Trade Commission:
Your National Resource for IdentityTheft
How can someone steal your identity? Identity theft occurs when someone uses
your personal information such as your name, Social Security number, credit
card number or other identifying information, without your permission to
commit fraud or other crimes.
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Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
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