[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #753 HackFix

MikesWhatsNews  22 , 10, 2004
in today's issue #753

2       National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA04-293A
3       Haunted House
4       StartPage Spyware Removal Tool for IE: 
5       Safe XP
6       Computer Profiler v2.5.1
7       LinspireLive
8       CCC    Handy File Find and Replace
9               Frozen Computer Screen
10      Dilbert Ultimate House
11      Using Labels   
HackFix Updates 
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National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA04-293A
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.html>
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer

_Systems Affected

   Microsoft Windows systems running

     * Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and later; previous,
       unsupported versions of Internet Explorer may also be affected

     * Programs that use the WebBrowser ActiveX control (WebOC) or
       MSHTML rendering engine

Overview

   Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) contains multiple vulnerabilities,
   the most severe of which could allow a remote attacker to execute
   arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running IE.
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Summary of Security Items from October 13 through October 19, 2004
   <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB04-294.html>
   This bulletin provides a summary of new or updated vulnerabilities,
   exploits, trends, viruses, and trojans. between October 13 through
   October 19, 2004.


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Haunted House
http://cgi.hauntedhouse.com/

Yup, it's that time of year again! 
Halloween is quickly approaching and the youngsters are getting excited
about Trick-or-Treat time. 
Well, here's a site that has a ton of resources about haunted houses, barns,
trails, and other scary and spooky stuff.

Other features include a free e-mail address and yes, it could be
you@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx! 
Take polls, visit their spooky site of the week, read the scary story or
visit the Munsters, and much, much
more. 
Don't get too spooked!
Thanks to Christy
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StartPage Spyware Removal Tool for IE: Release: 1.02
http://www.nospy.org/1/

What's new for this version?

- Editable language file (spsrt_lng.ini) has been added into the program so
the program is now ready for international users.

- The program is now compatible with Windows® XP operating system.

- "The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS® and - Microsoft
Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application." error
for Windows XP users has been fixed.

- Icon placing problem under StartMenu for Windows XP users has been fixed.

- Software official web site has changed from Jegna.com to NOSPY.ORG.

Thanks to; Sean  at;
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mycomputerheadaches/ 
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Safe XP
http://www.theorica.tk
Another way to improve your over-all level of system security is to use Safe
XP, a specialized XP security tool that enables users to disable Windows
services & processes that may allow hackers, viruses or simply just
unauthorized users to compromise your system. The program is very simple to
use - just extract it to your PC, run the executable file & select the
options you want.
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6
Computer Profiler v2.5.1
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptprofiler.asp
Learn more than 200 interesting facts about your computer. Details about
your CPU, memory, operating system, even your computer's power source, are
all displayed. You can also copy the information to the Windows clipboard,
and paste it into a document for permanent storage.
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LinspireLive
http://www.linspire.com/lindows_storefront.php?own=no
I am trying this version of Linspire which runs from a CD.
It took about 5 min to boot up and recognizes all my hardware.

The easiest way for Microsoft® Windows users to experience Linux®
without installing anything!
Includes: 
- Full Internet capabilities for browsing, email, instant messaging & more
- MS-compatible Office suite for word processing, spreadsheet and
presentations
- Built-in test for PC hardware compatibility with Linspire
- Free offer to get Linspire 4.5 with purchase of CNR Warehouse*
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
  thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

Handy File Find and Replace Freeware
http://silveragesoftware.com/handytools.html

This tool as the name says it...is a very useful file find and replace
utility...and it's very easy to use. 
It also includes diverse file filters and several search attributes. 
Comes with the "ability to create an HTML listing of the files which contain
processing text fragments -
which makes it a highly-valuable tool for Webmasters and coders!"

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9
Frozen Computer Screen

When nothing on-screen moves except the mouse pointer, the computer is
frozen up solid. 
Try the following approaches, in the following order, to correct the
problem:

*    Press Esc twice. This usually doesn't work, but try it anyway.

*    Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete all at the same time. 
      You see an error message that lists the names of currently running 
      programs -- including the one that's not responding. 
      Click the name of the program that's causing the mess and click 
      the End Task button. If that still doesn't work, try clicking the Shut

      Down button that's next to the End Task button or pressing 
      Ctrl, Alt, and Delete again. That shuts down your computer and 
      lets you start over.

*    Push the computer's reset button.

*    Turn off the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then turn it on
      again. Don't ever flip the computer off and on again quickly.
      Doing so can damage its internal organs.

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Dilbert Ultimate House (DUH)
http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/duh/
DUH, as it has been humorously abbreviated, is a virtual, web-based home
for the one and only Dilbert, a cubicle-dwelling king of convenience many
of us have grown to love.  The virtual home is a fun, environmentally
progressive model for real world homeowners, with unique features such as a
Quiet Room (which doubles as a Screaming Room), a Cat/Dog Room, and a
Vacuum Robot.

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Mike's Friday tip ~ Using Labels 

If you are using colored tabs on your folders in the filing cabinet hear is
a good tick.

Use clear labels to print out the names of the folders, so that the colours
show through.

They also work well to identify books and project binders to allow the
original colours to show through but still identify the items.
I also use them on front photos I give as promotion so folks know I tool the
photos.

Avery frequently includes free label software in their packages of paper
products.
Keep you eyes open while shopping as they often have special seasonal packs
of  card stock with the software included.
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staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org
This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (10/21/2004)


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


Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated Oct 20/2004
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 Oct 21/2004
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.avast.com/eng/download/updates/index.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 Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 20/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates

E-Trust
Last updated Oct 21/2004
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:  Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 15/2004 
To update your software
Visit: http://www.kaspersky.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 Oct 19/2004
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 Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 15/2004 
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 Oct 21/2004
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 Oct 20/2004
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 Oct 19/2004
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
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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Http://www.hackfix.org

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