[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #732 HackFix
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- Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 16:22:12 -0700
MikesWhatsNews, 14, 05, 2004
in today's issue #732
HackFix Updates
1 Symantec Security Advisory SYM04-008
2 Microsoft Security Bulletin Re-releases
3 Clip Art for Kids
4 Disable Active Scripting
5 Zuma Deluxe
6 Up Close with Longhorn
7 Why I'm not sending you viruses...
8 CCC Boilerplate Text Utility
9 Using the Outlook Express Preview Pane
10 Outbreak Game
11 Keyboard Shortcut to Start
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This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (05/13/2004)
All Software listed Alphabetically by Company name as some
companies manufacture more then one product.
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated May 13/2004
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
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AlWil Software
Avast Antivirus
Last Updated May 13/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 13/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates
E-Trust
Last updated May 13/2004
To update your software
http://www3.ca.com/support/vicdownload/
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: May 13/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 07/2004
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 May 12/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 07/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 13/2004
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 May 11/2004
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
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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
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This weekly Update will be sent every Thursday on or after
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available. Virus patterns are checked for most recent update
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Symantec Security Advisory SYM04-008
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2004.05.12.htm
l
Symantec Client Firewall Remote Access and Denial of Service Issues
Risk Impact High
Overview
eEye Digital Security notified Symantec Corporation of four vulnerability
issues they discovered in the Symantec Client Firewall products for
Windows. By properly exploiting these issues, an attacker could render the
targeted system inoperable or execute remote code with kernel-level
privileges on the targeted system.
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Re-releases, May 2004
Issued: May 11, 2004
The following bulletins have undergone a major revision increment.
Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details.
* MS01-052
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-052.mspx
Reason for re-release: Bulletin updated to advise of the
availability of an update for Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server
Edition. This update addresses an additional denial of service
vulnerability.
Originally posted: October 18, 2001
Updated: May 11, 2004
Version: 3.0
* MS04-014
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-014.mspx
Reason for re-release: Microsoft has released a revised version
of the Windows XP security update that contains the correctly
localized optional Jet error strings.
Originally posted: April 13, 2004
Updated: May 11, 2004
Version: 2.0
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Clip Art for Kids
http://school.discovery.com/clipart/
If you're children are in the process of building their own web site, you
probably would like to supply them with some
appropriate graphics. One place to find some nice Clip Art for children is
the Discovery School site.
They have Clip Art that your kids can use at home or for school projects.
Discovery School is at Discovery.com
Don't forget to check the copyright requirements when using any Clip Art.
Thanks to Christy
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Disable Active Scripting
A New Window Appears When You Visit Some Web Sites
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=308446&product=ie
Applies To
This article was previously published under Q308446
SYMPTOMS
When you visit some Web sites, a new Internet Explorer window (or in some
cases, multiple new windows) may open. These windows often contain
advertisements.
CAUSE
This behavior occurs if the administrator or content provider for the site
has added code to open pop-up windows while the Web page is being loaded, or
at other times while you view the site.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, contact the administrator for the Web site to
determine if there is a way to prevent the pop-up windows from being opened.
MORE INFORMATION
You can disable Active Scripting in Internet Explorer to prevent most pop-up
windows from being opened. To disable Active Scripting for a particular Web
site, you can add that site to the Restricted Sites zone, and then disable
Active Scripting and other content for the Restricted Sites zone. This
prevents scripted links from working, but only for the sites that you add to
the Restricted Sites zone.
To add a site to the Restricted Sites zone in Internet Explorer:
Start Internet Explorer.
On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click Restricted Sites, and then click Sites.
In the Add this Web site to the zone box, type the Web address for the site
that you want to restrict, and then click Add. Repeat this step if you want
to add other sites to the zone.
Click OK.
Click Default Level to set the Restricted Sites zone to the recommended
level, which disables Active Scripting.
Click OK.
You can also disable Active Scripting in Internet Explorer for all sites.
You might not want to use this method, because it prevents other scripts
from running. This might cause many Webs sites to be displayed incorrectly.
To disable Active Scripting for all Internet sites:
Start Internet Explorer.
On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click Internet, and then click Custom Level.
Under Active Scripting in the Scripting section, click Disable.
Click OK.
Click OK.
You can also set the Active Scripting setting to Prompt, which will cause
you to be prompted whether to enable or disable each script that is loaded
from a Web page.
There are many third-party programs that are designed to prevent pop-up and
pop-under windows from being opened. These programs may cause side effects,
such as preventing a Web site from opening a new window or other
script-related problems. Microsoft does not support the installation,
functionality, or use of any such third-party programs.
REFERENCES
For more information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/restrictedsites/stoppopups.as
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5
Zuma Deluxe Game ~ demo
http://zone.msn.com/en/zuma/deluxe.htm
A line of balls circle your frog, rolling steadily toward the skull.
Shoot a ball into a group of the same color to make those balls disappear.
The deluxe version has more levels, more modes, and more power-ups!
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From; Microsoft
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Up Close with Longhorn ~ Preview
http://eletters.pcmag.com/zd1/cts?d=81-732-1-1-2355-62302-1
Tired of waiting for a glimpse of Windows' future?
We've got a preview of the latest alpha version, complete with a slideshow
that gives you more than a hint of things to come.
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From; Inside PC Magazine Online http://eletters.pcmag.com
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Why I'm not sending you viruses... by; Robert Vamosi
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/AnchorDesk/4520-7297_16-5128975.html
But no matter how careful you are, you can't stop the latest virus from
stealing your address out of a ...
What do you think should be done about e-mail spoofing?
Since this latest swarm of medium-threat viruses started , I've gotten a
fair number of e-mail messages claiming I sent someone a virus. Well, I
didn't. Not only do I have a corporate gateway to stop incoming viruses, my
desktop also runs an enterprise version of an antivirus program.
I've become a victim of what I call "viral-borne identity theft," a.k.a.
spoofing. Here's what e-mail spoofing is and what you should be aware of.
But I'll warn you up front: there's not a whole lot you can do to stop
spoofing except minimize your exposure.
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From; zdnet http://www.zdnet.com
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org
Boilerplate Text Utility
http://www.castlesoft.co.nz/CastlePasteStd.htm
This is a real productivity tool. I just love it and I suspect you will too.
CastlePaste is a free utility that allows you to easily paste any one of
multiple text snippets into any program you are currently running. You can
define as many snippets as you like. A number of clipboard extenders do the
same thing but
the real strength of this product is that snippet insertion is made really
easy with a pull down menu that is available from
the title bar of any application you are currently using.
CastlePaste is freeware but there is also a $15 Pro version which handles
multi-line pastes.
Yet another great software product from New Zealand. Must be the clean air
;>)
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Using the Outlook Express Preview Pane
Although the Outlook Express preview pane is very handy, in these days of
e-mail virus contamination, many users believe that it's safer to do without
the preview.
To turn off the preview pane, choose View|Layout. When the dialog box opens,
deselect the "Show preview pane" check box and click OK.
Now, you can look at the "From" information and decide whether to open an
e-mail or just delete it.
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Play Trend Micro?s Interactive ?Outbreak Game?
http://www.trendmicro.com/en/products/network/nvw/evaluate/game.htm
In this interactive game, you are the IT Manager in charge of your corporate
network.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you prevent and minimize the impact
of any
virus attack against the network.
Select the right weapons in the time allotted, to stop or contain a virus.
Make the
wrong choices and you may be looking for a new job!
Play Trend Micro?s interactive outbreak game, and learn how to stop
network viruses
using Trend Micro?s Network VirusWall outbreak prevention appliance.
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11
Mike's Friday Tip ~ Keyboard Shortcut to Start
Most of us are used to using the Windows key to get to the Start menu
without the mouse.
But did you know that you can use the Ctrl + Esc keys to bring up the Start
menu.
This is handy if you have a laptop without the Wink key or an older keyboard
which does not have the Win key
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