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- From: "Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 16:15:31 -0700
MikesWhatsNews 15, 05, 2005
in today's issue #780
2 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2005
3 Enhanced Paint Program
4 FireFox Tweak Guide
5 Mahjong Mania Deluxe
6 a-squared HiJackFree
7 Novell Linux Users International
8 CCC End Task To Solve System Lockup
9 Vallen JPegger
10 Intro to Spyware
11 Wrapped URL's
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2
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2005
Issued: May 10, 2005
Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=47292
MS05-024 - Vulnerability in Web View Could Allow Remote Code
Execution (894320)
- Affected Software:
- Windows 2000 Service Pack 3
- Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Review the FAQ section of bulletin MS05-O24 for
information about these operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
- Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME)
- Impact: Remote Code Execution
- Version Number: 1.0
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3
Enhanced Paint Program
http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/
If you use the Paint graphics program built into Microsoft's operating systems,
you have probably wished from time to time for an enhanced version. You don't
need all the fancy features (or high price) of packages like Adobe's PhotoShop
or even Corel's less expensive but still a little pricey PhotoPaint, but you'd
like a little more than Paint offers, and you'd like it at no cost. No problem!
Some folks at Washington State University got permission and help from
Microsoft in making a new version of Paint, which they call Paint.NET. It will
do a lot of the things that the commercial graphics programs do. You can even
use layers. If you're looking for a good graphics program but don't want to pay
for it, check this out.
From; http://www.winxpnews.com
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4
FireFox Tweak Guide
http://www.tweakguides.com/Firefox_1.html
Whether you're a first-time user or a veteran, this Firefox Tweak
Guide brings together all the major tips, tricks and tweaks for
Firefox. From the basic to the advanced, the following 11 pages of
information are sure to enhance your Firefox experience.
Note: This guide refers to the latest official version of Mozilla Firefox
Version 1.0.3. The guide is designed specifically for those running Firefox on
Windows XP, however most of the tweaks in this guide apply to Firefox on other
platforms. Make sure to check back regularly for updates.
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5
Mahjong Mania Deluxe
http://www.nstorm.com/games/game_detail.asp?game_id=315
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me
Mahjong, the way it should be... fun, customizable and with great graphics!
Treat yourself to thousands of board possibilities as you can make your own or
download new ones online. Pack in the fun with new themes, music and
backgrounds to keep the game fresh. A must-try mahjong that will knock your
socks off!
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6
a-squared HiJackFree
http://www.hijackfree.com/en/
a-squared HiJackFree is a detailed system analysis tool which helps advanced
users to detect and remove all types of HiJackers, Spyware, Adware, Trojans and
Worms.
Manage all types of Autoruns on your system
Control all Explorer and Browser plugins (BHOs, Toolbars, etc.)
Manage all running Processes and their associated modules
Control all Services, even those Windows doesn't display
View open ports and the associated listening processes
View all DNS entries in the hosts file
Manage installed Layered Service Providers (LSPs)
Analyze the system configuration with using our live online analysis
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Thanks to: Armando
Forum here: http://forum.emsisoft.com/viewforum.php?f=32
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7
Novell Linux Users International
www.luinet.org
LUI exists to help Linux professionals access the technical, career, and
training tools and
resources needed to succeed with Novell Linux and partner solutions.
Novell Linux Users International was founded in 2003 to support Linux
professionals, local
Linux User Groups (LUGs) and the companies that develop products and solutions
for the
Linux platform. LUI is affiliated with the Novell Customer Communities
organization,
as well as numerous other partnerships.
Membership in LUI is Free! As a member of LUI you have access to:
Monthly e-mail newsletter
Access to Novell Linux Webcasts
Other exclusive benefits and resources
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8
'Christy's Computer Corner'
thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org
Vallen JPegger Freeware
http://www.vallen.de/freeware/
Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP.
Vallen JPegger is a handy and full featured image viewer, which shouldn't be
missing on any PC. Now in 10 different languages including full Unicode
support. It is designed for large image libraries with thousands of files. This
little power pack reads 40 different image file formats, supports lossless JPEG
rotation and includes an unique MP3 Organizer including a simple player:
MP3 files are categorized according their MP3 tag information into artist,
genre and album in a comfortable tree structure.
Great for larger music archives.
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9
End Task To Solve System Lockup
Did a program on your Windows XP system just lock up?
Chances are, you can get back to work without rebooting.
Simply end that task.
Press Ctrl-Alt-Del on your keyboard to open the Task Manager. On the
Applications tab, you should see one item that reads "Not Responding" under
Status (if not, you will in a few seconds, try closing and re-opening the Task
Manager).
Select that application, click End Task and you'll see a message telling you
the selected application is not responding. Click End Now then wait as Windows
ends the task. You should be able to re-open that application and get back to
work.
(Note: Unfortunately, in some cases, the above steps won't work and you'll need
to reboot entirely.)
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Intro to Spyware
http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_intro.php
There are a lot of differing opinions on what the definitions of Parasiteware
Spyware,
Adware and Malware should be.
In order to help you we have provided brief definitions in this miniature spy
primer.
ParasiteWare
ParasiteWare is the term for any Adware that by default overwrites certain
affiliate tracking links.
These tracking links are used by webmasters to sell products and to help fund
websites.
The controversy is centered on companies like WhenU, eBates, and Top Moxie, a
popular maker
of Adware applications. These companies have release their software to assist
users in getting
credit for rebates, cash back shopping, or contributions to funds. To the end
user ParasiteWare
represents little in the way of a security threat.
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Wrapped URL's
Sometimes you may encounter a long URL (web address) that wraps onto more than
one line.
The long URL may wrap and need to be pasted back together.
A trick for this is to click Reply to the email and put the URL back together
and copy and paste it into your browser.
Then delete the pending email you used to put the address back together.
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HackFix updates, thanks to Christy;
staff@xxxxxxxxxxx
Http://www.hackfix.org
This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (05/15/2005)
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 May 15/2005
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 12/2005
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 May 15/2005
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 14/2005
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 May 12/2005
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates
E-Trust
Last updated May 12/2005
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.
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GeCad Software
Rav (Reliable AntiVirus)
Last Updated: May 15/2005
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
Announcing the End of Support for AVG Anti-Virus 6.0 (December 31, 2004)
Read more here: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_avg6_termination.php
(New update details will be available soon)
Last updated May 13/2005
To update your software
Visit: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/72/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
Or
You can also perform updates using the Check for
Updates option within the menu that opens after right
mouse button clicking over the AVG icon located on
the system tray.
**Note: To help speed up AVG updates you can set your program to use
an alternate download site.
AVG 7.0 go to the control panel at the bottom is "Update Manager"
select that and then select "settings" (at the bottom) in there under
"url" you can add/delete/edit etc the update urls as needed you
can move the order of the update urls as well.... such as putting the
backup url first etc. You can add the secondary site (www.grisoft.cz)
to help to ease the server and make your update go quicker as most
don't use it!
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H+Bedv
AntiVir
Last updated May 13/2005
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 13/2005
To update your software
Visit: no visable update page on site main page at
http://www.centralcommand.com/index.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
Last updated May 16/2005
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: 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 13/2005
To update your software
For Mcafee Visit
http://www.networkassociates.com/us/downloads/updates/superdat_download.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 13/2005
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.
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Softwin
BitDefender
Last Updated Apr 13/2005
To update your software
Visit:=
http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/downloads.php?menu_id=3D19&s_id=3D3
Or
Open BitDefender select Protection Options->live upgrade
Or
>From the BitDefender folder in your Start Menu select Bitdefender Live
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Sophos
Sophos Anti Virus
Last IDE available May 15/2005
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 12/2005
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 15/2005
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)
**Note: Users of non-NPF (i.e., old 3-digit pattern format) compliant
products will not be able to update to the pattern release indicated
in this email. Non-NPF compliant products can only update to
pattern 991, which was released March 7, 2005. TrendLabs urges
all affected customers to apply the New Pattern Format solution
at http://www.trendmicro.com/en/support/npf/overview.htm or
upgrade to the latest product version to address this limitation.
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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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Burlington, Ontario
L7R 3L7
Antivirus software is a good choice to scan your system for possible viruses,
however no virus scanner is 100% effective as manufactures cannot keep up with
the rapid change of viruses that happens daily.
Be sure to update yours regularly.
http://www.hackfix.org/software/antivirus.html
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