[MikesWhatsNews] MWN #759 HackFix
- From: "Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 16:25:30 -0800
MikesWhatsNews 03, 12, 2004
in today's issue #759
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer
2 Hector Protector Button/Screen Saver
3 New Browser Flaw Out
4 Java Update 1.4.1_07
5 Breaking, Entering Your PC
6 Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
7 Jotti's malware scan 2.42
8 CCC LawForKids
9 Optimize System Performance in XP
10 Internet Explorer Fix
11 Keyboard Shortcut to System Restore in XP
12 US-CERT Security Bulletins Summary of Security Items
HackFix Updates
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Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (IE 6.0 SP1)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889293
Last Review : December 1, 2004
Revision : 1.0
Microsoft has released security bulletin MS04-040. The security bulletin
contains all the relevant information about the security update, including
file manifest information and deployment options.
To view the complete security bulletin, visit the following Microsoft Web
sites:
Consumer:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/200410_windows.mspx
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Hector Protector Button/Screen Saver
http://www.microsoft.com/nz/athome/security/children/hector.mspx
This Hector Protector? button has been created by the NetSafe® Programme
of New Zealand to help keep children safe online. The function of this
button is to give a child the ability to quickly cover the screen of the
computer with a screen saver of Hector Protector? when they encounter
material that frightens or upsets them. With a click of the button, the
problem is covered over by Hector until a trusted adult can come and deal
with the situation. Hector also gives children very positive feedback for
using the button and talking with an adult about the problem.
There are separate down loads for users of Windows XP and for all other
Windows operating system users
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From; Microsoft
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New Browser Flaw Out By Sean Michael Kerner
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3440971
It's not rare when a flaw disables Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), but it
is rare when the same flaw affects the alternatives.
That's the unfortunate case with a new bug that targets the Mozilla Browser,
Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Apple Safari. It causes them to crash and could
potentially form the basis of an exploit that would affect virtually all
major browsers.
The bug has been called the Infinite Array Sort Denial Of Service
Vulnerability and causes the affected browsers to execute an infinite
JavaScript array sort. That operation in turn effectively causes a DoS on
the browser in question and causes it to crash by exhausting stack memory.
At present there are no confirmed exploits in the wild that expand the
vulnerability to execute malicious code, though that may only be a matter of
time.
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From; http://esecurityplanet.com/
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Java Update 1.4.1_07
http://jdl.sun.com/update/1.4.1/?version=1.4.1_01-b01
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition 1.4.1_07 is available for
download
This will fix the venerability which is found in earlier versions.
refference article; http://secunia.com/SA13271
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Breaking, Entering Your PC By Terry McDermott LA Times Staff Writer
<http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=2026&u=/latimests/breakingen
teringyourpc&printer=1>
Shorter link; http://shorterlink.com/?TPFPTX
It can, and often does, start something like this:
You're online, maybe searching for a specific piece of information, maybe
just cruising the Web. I was investigating new search technologies that were
advertised as useful in dealing with variations in the spelling of names and
had read that Lycos, a pre-Google Internet portal and search engine, had
developed some.
I found links for Lycos and clicked on one. That was the beginning. Within
minutes, my computer was swamped with advertisements ? pop-ups,
pop-unders, pop-all-overs. There were so many I couldn't close them before
others started appearing. I had to shut the computer down.
When it restarted, my Web browser had a new pornographic home page, and soon
another flood of advertisements was underway. This time, I was able to get
rid of most of it and resume working.
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Thanks to; Sean at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mycomputerheadaches/
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Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
They're back!
PowerToys are additional programs that developers work on after a product
has been released to manufacturing. They add fun and functionality to the
Windows experience.
Download
ClearType Tuner PowerToy
HTML Slide Show Wizard
Alt-Tab Replacement
Open Command Window Here
Tweak UI
Tweak UI for Itanium?-based systems
Power Calculator
Image Resizer
CD Slide Show Generator
Virtual Desktop Manager
Taskbar Magnifier
Webcam Timershot
Note We've taken great care to ensure that PowerToys operate as they should,
but they are not part of Windows and are not supported by Microsoft. For
this reason, Microsoft Technical Support is unable to answer questions about
PowerToys. PowerToys are for Windows XP only.
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Thanks to; Albert at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WindowsXp_HowTo/
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Jotti's malware scan 2.42
http://virusscan.jotti.dhs.org/
If you have a file that you are concerned about this site will scan it for
malicious content.
By up loading files to this online service you agree that your files will be
stored locally for personal virus collection interests.
Furthermore: this service is by no means 100% safe. If this scanner says
'OK', it does not necessarily mean the file is clean. There could be a whole
new virus on the loose. NEVER EVER rely on one single product only, not even
this service, even though it utilizes several products. Therefore, I cannot
and will not be held responsible for any damage caused by results presented
by this non-profit online service.
Also, I am aware of the implications of a setup like this. I am sure this
whole thing is by no means scientifically correct, since this is a fully
automated service (although manual correction is possible). I am aware, in
spite of efforts to proactively counter these, false positives might occur,
for example. I do not consider this a very big issue, so please do not
e-mail me about it. This is a simple online scan service, not the university
of Wichita (however, manual correction is performed on a regular basis).
Although I try to keep these results as accurate as humanly possible, the
only viable conclusion to be drawn here: "100% protection" is a myth.
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org
LawForKids.org
http://www.lawforkids.org/
This Web site is dedicated to teaching children about the law.
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Optimize System Performance in XP
Your Windows XP system is automatically configured to handle system
performance according to default settings, which you can alter depending on
your working needs. Settings which deal with visual effects can enhance the
XP interface, but can also slow down your processor speed. To improve the
performance of your XP system, you can customize these settings.
Right-click on the My Computer icon and then choose Properties from the
shortcut menu.
In the System Properties dialog box, select the Advanced tab, and then in
the Performance panel, click the Settings button to open the Performance
Options dialog box.
Select the Visual Effects tab, and then select the Custom option button.
Then, from the list box, deselect those visual effects options that you
don't want Windows XP to generate in order to increase your processor speed.
Once you're finished, click Apply and then OK, and your setting changes will
take effect.
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Internet Explorer Fix
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm
General purpose fix for Internet Explorer [Win 98/ME/2000/XP]
Internet Explorer Fix - is a general purpose repair utility for Internet
Explorer which repairs Internet Explorer by registering it's core DLL files
and through the INF file. Additionally if it detects Windows 2000/XP as the
Operating System, it runs SFC to restore missing or corrupt Windows system
files.
o Registers the core modules of Internet Explorer.
o Refreshes Internet Explorer using IE.INF method. (Optional)
o For Windows 2000/XP: Initiates "SFC /Scannow". (Optional)
o Repairs two important registry keys which are required to set IE as
the default browser
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Keyboard Shortcut to System Restore in XP
You can get to the System Restore feature in Windows XP quickly using this
keyboard shortcut.
WindowKey + Pause/break key at the same time.
Then click the "System Restore" tab
For more information see Microsoft's page;
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/xpsysrst.mspx
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US-CERT Security Bulletins Summary of Security Items
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB04-336.html
This bulletin provides a summary of new or updated vulnerabilities,
exploits,
trends, viruses, and trojans between November 24 through November 30, 2004
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HackFix updates, thanks to Christy;
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org
This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (12/02/2004)
Updates will now vary in time but remain the same in day. Our time schedule
no longer allows for updates to be sent at a specific time on any day so we
will continue to send them on Thursdays to help our readers to remember to
update before leaving for the weekend (time away or from work). We
apologize if this causes any confusion.
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 30/2004
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 Dec 02/2004
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.avast.com/
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 Nov 30/2004
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 Dec 02/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://207.230.103.11/public/updates/updates.asp
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 Nov 30/2004
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates
E-Trust
Last updated Dec 02/2004
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: Dec 02/2004
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 Dec 01/2004
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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Nov 26/2004
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 Dec 01/2004
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 Dec 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 Nov 26/2004
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 Dec 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 Dec 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 02/2004
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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~ Hackfix Project Staff
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org
3017 St Clair Ave #176
Burlington, Ontario
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