Saturday, July 31, 2004
Saturday Technews Blog
Visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Weekend Upgrade
You are eligible for a personal upgrade of your tech knowledge and the only cost to you is your time. Listen to Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI, from 12-3pm PDT on Saturdays and Sundays and you will increase your tech know-how as Leo answers your questions about all things tech. You can listen live in Southern California at AM 640 or on the internet by visiting Leo’s show notes and clicking on the KFI logo. In the interest of disclosure, I am the recording secretary for Leo’s radio show and I help with the production of the show notes. I learn something every time I listen to Leo and you will too!
Keyboard Shortcuts for iPhoto
Apple’s iPhoto is even easier to use when you learn a few keyboard shortcuts to speed you through your photo experience. To show or hide the title of a picture you can use Shift-Command-T as opposed to accessing the command from View in your toolbar. To view all the keyboard shortcuts visit the Apple iLife site.
IE Update from Microsoft
As we reported yesterday, Microsoft has released a patch for Internet Explorer Service Pack 6 in response to the latest round of hack attacks on the IE browser. Windows users can access the update at the Microsoft Support web site.
Set Google Preferences
Google has a wide range of settings you can change by using the Preferences link adjacent to the search box. If you choose ‘SafeSearch Filtering’ you can provide a significant level of control over what material is viewed while searching. To learn about the various options you can visit Google’s help page.
McAfee FreeScan
PC World has a link for McAfee FreeScan that will determine if your system is infected with a virus. If a virus is detected, FreeScan displays information on the problem and provides links for removal tools. Visit the PC World web site for more information and the link to FreeScan.
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?WWW_URL=www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp
Sneak Peak at MSN’s Search Engine
If you want to try MSN’s new search technology, we have the link for you thanks to the Industry Standard. The new search engine is ‘built from the ground up’ and you can take if for a spin at the Tech Preview site of MSN.
Potential Dark Tip
We don’t usually encourage ‘dark tips’, but we found this item and sent it to The Screen Savers’ Kevin Rose to use for his Dark Tip Feature: You can get a free copy of Microsoft’s Digital Image Suite if you sign-up for and attend this Microsoft Connections Event. At the conclusion of the program, you will receive a free copy of Microsoft's Digital Image Suite. Just like the TS 2 seminars and the MS Partner program, you need to be a legit business to get the goods. But they do not check out your ‘business’ that closely.
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Weekend Upgrade
You are eligible for a personal upgrade of your tech knowledge and the only cost to you is your time. Listen to Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI, from 12-3pm PDT on Saturdays and Sundays and you will increase your tech know-how as Leo answers your questions about all things tech. You can listen live in Southern California at AM 640 or on the internet by visiting Leo’s show notes and clicking on the KFI logo. In the interest of disclosure, I am the recording secretary for Leo’s radio show and I help with the production of the show notes. I learn something every time I listen to Leo and you will too!
Keyboard Shortcuts for iPhoto
Apple’s iPhoto is even easier to use when you learn a few keyboard shortcuts to speed you through your photo experience. To show or hide the title of a picture you can use Shift-Command-T as opposed to accessing the command from View in your toolbar. To view all the keyboard shortcuts visit the Apple iLife site.
IE Update from Microsoft
As we reported yesterday, Microsoft has released a patch for Internet Explorer Service Pack 6 in response to the latest round of hack attacks on the IE browser. Windows users can access the update at the Microsoft Support web site.
Set Google Preferences
Google has a wide range of settings you can change by using the Preferences link adjacent to the search box. If you choose ‘SafeSearch Filtering’ you can provide a significant level of control over what material is viewed while searching. To learn about the various options you can visit Google’s help page.
McAfee FreeScan
PC World has a link for McAfee FreeScan that will determine if your system is infected with a virus. If a virus is detected, FreeScan displays information on the problem and provides links for removal tools. Visit the PC World web site for more information and the link to FreeScan.
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?WWW_URL=www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp
Sneak Peak at MSN’s Search Engine
If you want to try MSN’s new search technology, we have the link for you thanks to the Industry Standard. The new search engine is ‘built from the ground up’ and you can take if for a spin at the Tech Preview site of MSN.
Potential Dark Tip
We don’t usually encourage ‘dark tips’, but we found this item and sent it to The Screen Savers’ Kevin Rose to use for his Dark Tip Feature: You can get a free copy of Microsoft’s Digital Image Suite if you sign-up for and attend this Microsoft Connections Event. At the conclusion of the program, you will receive a free copy of Microsoft's Digital Image Suite. Just like the TS 2 seminars and the MS Partner program, you need to be a legit business to get the goods. But they do not check out your ‘business’ that closely.
Please visit our other web site: California Fairs and Festivals.com
Friday, July 30, 2004
Internet Explorer UPDATE
7-30-04 UPDATE:
Microsoft Releases Patch for Internet Explorer
Microsoft has released a patch for Internet Explorer Service Pack 6 in response the latest round of hack attacks on the IE browser. Windows users can access the update at the Microsoft Support web site. Mike from Multipleplatforms.com/.
Visit our other web site: California Fairs and Festivals.com
Microsoft Releases Patch for Internet Explorer
Microsoft has released a patch for Internet Explorer Service Pack 6 in response the latest round of hack attacks on the IE browser. Windows users can access the update at the Microsoft Support web site. Mike from Multipleplatforms.com/.
Visit our other web site: California Fairs and Festivals.com
Finally Friday Technews Blog
Please visit Mulitpleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Conceal Your E-mail Address From Spammers
Microsoft provides tips methods you can use to keep spammers away from your inbox. Learn how to munge your address so the spammers programs can’t find you, but real people can. The suggestions from Microsoft’s support site can be applied to Multiple Platforms.
VPN Security Fix
CNET reports that Check Point VPN has released an update for the buffer overrun issue disclosed recently. Systems in jeopardy are those with the Aggressive Mode IKE enabled and then only if they are using remote access. Learn more about the link for the patch at CNET.
What is a Buffer Overrun?
An excellent question and here is a good answer from Eddy’s home page:
“In general, a ‘buffer’ is a portion of memory reserved by the computer program in which to hold some data, usually temporarily. The problem comes when the data to be stored in that piece of memory is bigger than the piece of memory - in which case, if the program doesn't notice this, the data fills up the reserved piece of memory and over-writes whatever was written in the next portions of memory along. This is called a buffer over-run. It may damage other data being used by the program, which may lead to the program crashing; in the worst case, it over-writes the program itself, so that the surplus data gets executed in place of the programmer's instructions. This last case is the usual one for security exploits, as the attacker supplies some ‘data’ that are, in fact, instructions for the machine, in machine code”. Good Answer! Good Answer! Eddy’s site hasn’t been updated since last November, but contains some good information.
Secunia Confirms Spoofing Issue for Mozilla Browsers
Secunia issued a warning confirming that Mozilla and Firefox browsers can be spoofed by web site hackers. If this problem were to be exploited, you would basically experience a browser hijacking similar to those that have occurred to Internet Explorer users. As we advised earlier in the week, make sure you access sites for financial transactions directly from a bookmark or search engine and do not follow links from chat rooms! The Mozilla Foundation has already promised a fix although there wasn’t a patch available on Friday at 0800 PDT.
Updates for Gentoo and Mandrake
Secunia issued an update notice for Gentoo Linux 1.x and Mandrake Linux 9.x and they advise users to install these moderately critical updates ASAP.
Can You Hear Me Now?
It is working and we can hear just fine, thank you. Since we quit downloading freeware on our PCs, we have received two clean bills of health, a significant improvement over previous spyware scans. So in our humble opinion, at least part of our spyware problem was trying-out all the great looking applications available as freeware. Does that mean we will never use freeware, absolutely not! We just encourage you to either test it out on Virtual PC first, or wait for a trusted expert to do the same.
Get Security Notices from Microsoft
You can sign-up to be notified of security updates posted by Microsoft by visiting the MS support site. Microsoft will notify your e-mail account with a message that contains a digital signature to insure the bulletins authenticity. Make sure you download the PGP key at the bottom of the page.
Visit California Fairs and Festivals.com for information on fun events for this weekend!
Conceal Your E-mail Address From Spammers
Microsoft provides tips methods you can use to keep spammers away from your inbox. Learn how to munge your address so the spammers programs can’t find you, but real people can. The suggestions from Microsoft’s support site can be applied to Multiple Platforms.
VPN Security Fix
CNET reports that Check Point VPN has released an update for the buffer overrun issue disclosed recently. Systems in jeopardy are those with the Aggressive Mode IKE enabled and then only if they are using remote access. Learn more about the link for the patch at CNET.
What is a Buffer Overrun?
An excellent question and here is a good answer from Eddy’s home page:
“In general, a ‘buffer’ is a portion of memory reserved by the computer program in which to hold some data, usually temporarily. The problem comes when the data to be stored in that piece of memory is bigger than the piece of memory - in which case, if the program doesn't notice this, the data fills up the reserved piece of memory and over-writes whatever was written in the next portions of memory along. This is called a buffer over-run. It may damage other data being used by the program, which may lead to the program crashing; in the worst case, it over-writes the program itself, so that the surplus data gets executed in place of the programmer's instructions. This last case is the usual one for security exploits, as the attacker supplies some ‘data’ that are, in fact, instructions for the machine, in machine code”. Good Answer! Good Answer! Eddy’s site hasn’t been updated since last November, but contains some good information.
Secunia Confirms Spoofing Issue for Mozilla Browsers
Secunia issued a warning confirming that Mozilla and Firefox browsers can be spoofed by web site hackers. If this problem were to be exploited, you would basically experience a browser hijacking similar to those that have occurred to Internet Explorer users. As we advised earlier in the week, make sure you access sites for financial transactions directly from a bookmark or search engine and do not follow links from chat rooms! The Mozilla Foundation has already promised a fix although there wasn’t a patch available on Friday at 0800 PDT.
Updates for Gentoo and Mandrake
Secunia issued an update notice for Gentoo Linux 1.x and Mandrake Linux 9.x and they advise users to install these moderately critical updates ASAP.
Can You Hear Me Now?
It is working and we can hear just fine, thank you. Since we quit downloading freeware on our PCs, we have received two clean bills of health, a significant improvement over previous spyware scans. So in our humble opinion, at least part of our spyware problem was trying-out all the great looking applications available as freeware. Does that mean we will never use freeware, absolutely not! We just encourage you to either test it out on Virtual PC first, or wait for a trusted expert to do the same.
Get Security Notices from Microsoft
You can sign-up to be notified of security updates posted by Microsoft by visiting the MS support site. Microsoft will notify your e-mail account with a message that contains a digital signature to insure the bulletins authenticity. Make sure you download the PGP key at the bottom of the page.
Visit California Fairs and Festivals.com for information on fun events for this weekend!
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Thursday Technews Blog
Visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories.
Tool to Publish iTunes
A new application is available from Trance Software that allows iTunes users to export their play lists in several formats. The free software, iTunes Publisher 4.1, is receiving good user reviews and is featured at the Mac OS X web site.
Use iPod as Universal Remote
MacMinute has the link to an article that provides instruction on how to use your iPod as a universal infrared remote control. Several other sources reported on the same issue and most reviews seem to be on the positive side.
Patch Possible for Explorer?
BetaNews is reporting that Microsoft will release a patch for Internet Explorer prior to the normal monthly update. We checked at 0900 PDT and there was no update available, we will keep you posted; until then, keep IE security settings on ‘high’ when you are online.
One Man Wrecking Crew
CNET reports that the German man in custody for writing the Netsky and Sasser viruses could be responsible for 70% of the virus infections contracted so far this year. A security guru from Sophos used the term ‘staggering’ when describing the scope of hack attacks spawned by this one man wrecking crew. It certainly is incredible that a teenager could cause that much collective damage.
http://news.com.com/Bulk+of+year%27s+PC+infections+pinned+to+one+man/2100-7349_3-5287664.html?part=rss&tag=5287664&subj=news.7349.10
Open Source Update Season
Secunia announced that updates are available for Gentoo Linux 1.x, Fedora Core 1 and 2, and Mandrake Linux 9.x/Mandrake Corporate Server 2.x. Visit the Secunia site to learn more about the updates.
Camino Browser for Macs
Apple users have another option available from the Mozilla Foundation, Camino 0.8. This free application is billed as the ‘alternative to Mozilla and Firefox’ for Mac OS X users; Camino 0.8 adds new features for compatibility with Rendezvous, Address Book, and more. We are going to give it a try over the next few weeks and will update you on any bugs we find.
How To Articles for Windows 98
Windows 98 users can find helpful how-to tips at the Windows 98 support site. The site includes sections on using the internet, computer maintenance, and tips on how to have fun.
Tool to Publish iTunes
A new application is available from Trance Software that allows iTunes users to export their play lists in several formats. The free software, iTunes Publisher 4.1, is receiving good user reviews and is featured at the Mac OS X web site.
Use iPod as Universal Remote
MacMinute has the link to an article that provides instruction on how to use your iPod as a universal infrared remote control. Several other sources reported on the same issue and most reviews seem to be on the positive side.
Patch Possible for Explorer?
BetaNews is reporting that Microsoft will release a patch for Internet Explorer prior to the normal monthly update. We checked at 0900 PDT and there was no update available, we will keep you posted; until then, keep IE security settings on ‘high’ when you are online.
One Man Wrecking Crew
CNET reports that the German man in custody for writing the Netsky and Sasser viruses could be responsible for 70% of the virus infections contracted so far this year. A security guru from Sophos used the term ‘staggering’ when describing the scope of hack attacks spawned by this one man wrecking crew. It certainly is incredible that a teenager could cause that much collective damage.
http://news.com.com/Bulk+of+year%27s+PC+infections+pinned+to+one+man/2100-7349_3-5287664.html?part=rss&tag=5287664&subj=news.7349.10
Open Source Update Season
Secunia announced that updates are available for Gentoo Linux 1.x, Fedora Core 1 and 2, and Mandrake Linux 9.x/Mandrake Corporate Server 2.x. Visit the Secunia site to learn more about the updates.
Camino Browser for Macs
Apple users have another option available from the Mozilla Foundation, Camino 0.8. This free application is billed as the ‘alternative to Mozilla and Firefox’ for Mac OS X users; Camino 0.8 adds new features for compatibility with Rendezvous, Address Book, and more. We are going to give it a try over the next few weeks and will update you on any bugs we find.
How To Articles for Windows 98
Windows 98 users can find helpful how-to tips at the Windows 98 support site. The site includes sections on using the internet, computer maintenance, and tips on how to have fun.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Wednesday Technews Blog
Please visit Multipleplaforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Phony .Mac E-mail Message Making the Rounds
A message claiming to be from ‘Mac.com’ is a hoax and you should not open any attachments from this letter. According to a report in MacFixIt, there are two messages: "Dear user of mac.com, We have received reports that your account was used to send a large amount of spam during the last week. Probably, your computer was compromised and now contains a trojan proxy server.
We recommend you to follow our instruction in order to keep your computer safe.
Sincerely yours, The mac.com team." And the second message states: "Your account has been used to send a huge amount of unsolicited commercial email during this week. Obviously, your computer had been infected and now contains a trojaned proxy server.
We recommend that you follow instructions in the attachment in order to keep your computer safe. Best wishes, The pobox.com support team."
Please do not open the attachments and notify your ISP if you receive these letters.
Mandrake Linux Update
Secunia announced updates are available for Mandrake Linux 9.0 (1,2) and Mandrake users should install these fixes ASAP.
AVG Free Update
AVG Free Anti-Virus has an update available for their free version. If you use AVG launch the program, select service and choose update. Then in the new dialogue box, choose update from the internet and you will receive prompts for the rest of the update installation. If you are not using AVG Free, whats-a-matter-u? Go to www.grisoft.com and download the AVG Free version. It is recommended by experts like Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI.
Great Plug-in for Apple’s Mail
Mac OS X Hints has information on a cool new plug-in for Apple’s Mail that displays the message sender, subject, and some of the letter in a ‘ghosted’ pop-up over the mail icon in your dock. This plug-n received a score of 8 out of 10 from the reviewer at Mac OS X Hints. You can read more about the tool and get the link for Mail.appetizer at Mac OS X Hints web site.
W32.MyDoom.M@mm Receives Category 4 – Severe Threat Level
Symantec issued a category 4 warning for the MyDoom virus and they have a removal tool available at their web site. McAfee also issued an alert and you can visit their website for a system scan to detect the virus and for removal tools.
Microsoft Offers 10 Tips for Better Surfing
Microsoft has ten tips to help Windows users make the most of the web browsing. Surf on over to the Microsoft Support site to learn how to set your browser to open to a page of your choice. Our browsers open to Google’s page, and then we can launch a search as soon as the page loads.
Mac and iPod Expert Chris Breen Tonight
Chris Breen the Mac and iPod expert will discuss the Apple 4G iPod on the Your Mac Life Show tonight. You can find links to the audio feed, chat room, the video stream, and information on the show at the Your Mac Life web site.
Phony .Mac E-mail Message Making the Rounds
A message claiming to be from ‘Mac.com’ is a hoax and you should not open any attachments from this letter. According to a report in MacFixIt, there are two messages: "Dear user of mac.com, We have received reports that your account was used to send a large amount of spam during the last week. Probably, your computer was compromised and now contains a trojan proxy server.
We recommend you to follow our instruction in order to keep your computer safe.
Sincerely yours, The mac.com team." And the second message states: "Your account has been used to send a huge amount of unsolicited commercial email during this week. Obviously, your computer had been infected and now contains a trojaned proxy server.
We recommend that you follow instructions in the attachment in order to keep your computer safe. Best wishes, The pobox.com support team."
Please do not open the attachments and notify your ISP if you receive these letters.
Mandrake Linux Update
Secunia announced updates are available for Mandrake Linux 9.0 (1,2) and Mandrake users should install these fixes ASAP.
AVG Free Update
AVG Free Anti-Virus has an update available for their free version. If you use AVG launch the program, select service and choose update. Then in the new dialogue box, choose update from the internet and you will receive prompts for the rest of the update installation. If you are not using AVG Free, whats-a-matter-u? Go to www.grisoft.com and download the AVG Free version. It is recommended by experts like Leo Laporte, The Tech Guy on KFI.
Great Plug-in for Apple’s Mail
Mac OS X Hints has information on a cool new plug-in for Apple’s Mail that displays the message sender, subject, and some of the letter in a ‘ghosted’ pop-up over the mail icon in your dock. This plug-n received a score of 8 out of 10 from the reviewer at Mac OS X Hints. You can read more about the tool and get the link for Mail.appetizer at Mac OS X Hints web site.
W32.MyDoom.M@mm Receives Category 4 – Severe Threat Level
Symantec issued a category 4 warning for the MyDoom virus and they have a removal tool available at their web site. McAfee also issued an alert and you can visit their website for a system scan to detect the virus and for removal tools.
Microsoft Offers 10 Tips for Better Surfing
Microsoft has ten tips to help Windows users make the most of the web browsing. Surf on over to the Microsoft Support site to learn how to set your browser to open to a page of your choice. Our browsers open to Google’s page, and then we can launch a search as soon as the page loads.
Mac and iPod Expert Chris Breen Tonight
Chris Breen the Mac and iPod expert will discuss the Apple 4G iPod on the Your Mac Life Show tonight. You can find links to the audio feed, chat room, the video stream, and information on the show at the Your Mac Life web site.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Tuesday Technews Blog
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Free Tune Tuesday
The Apple iTunes Music Store gives away a free tune every Tuesday and the download today is ‘Everything is Everything’ by Phoenix from their debut album Alphabetical. Get your free tune by visiting the Apple iTunes Music Store web site.
Opera Spoofing Too
Opera users are being warned of the possibility of spoofing by Secunia, as were Mozilla and Firefox, Explorer, and seemingly every browser you can switch to. Learn more about the spoofing issue effecting Opera at the Secunia web site.
MyDoom Threat DecreasesThe appearance yesterday of a new MyDoom variant hit quickly but apparently is not as dreadful as initially forecast. On Monday, the virus was detected in mass numbers and CNET reported on the story after this column was published. The report from CNET today is that the virus peaked after twelve hours and is not impacting the major search engines, as was the case on Monday.
Microsoft Releases Update for Office 2003
Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 for Office 2003 according to CNET. Users should see improved stability, new tools to increase productivity and changes to Word and Outlook. MS encourages users to download the update and predict few problems with integration.
Free Web E-Mail
PC World reports that BuyDomains.com is offering web-based email with 150 MB of storage space and not only is it free, it is pop-up free. The company will launch SeeqMail on Wednesday and the service includes scanning incoming and outgoing messages for viruses and spam filtering. Read more about this free service at PC World.
Designing Page Styles in OpenOffice
OpenOffice users can find a great how-to article on page style designs from LinuxJournal.com’s Bruce Byfield. Bruce details planning, formatting, and applying a page style and much more in this informative article for Ooo users.
Secunia Issues Alert For Mac OS X
Secunia issued an alert for Mac users regarding a problem with “Internet Connect.app” and a possible exploitation by local users. The solution is to remove “Internet Connect.app” from “systems with un-trusted users if it isn’t needed”. If you and your family are the only users of your Mac, you do not need to take any action at this time. Read more about this issue at the Secunia web site.
Gentoo Linux Alert
Secunia issued update alerts for Gentoo Linux 1.x, and users should visit Secunia to learn more about the updates (1,2).
Free Tune Tuesday
The Apple iTunes Music Store gives away a free tune every Tuesday and the download today is ‘Everything is Everything’ by Phoenix from their debut album Alphabetical. Get your free tune by visiting the Apple iTunes Music Store web site.
Opera Spoofing Too
Opera users are being warned of the possibility of spoofing by Secunia, as were Mozilla and Firefox, Explorer, and seemingly every browser you can switch to. Learn more about the spoofing issue effecting Opera at the Secunia web site.
MyDoom Threat DecreasesThe appearance yesterday of a new MyDoom variant hit quickly but apparently is not as dreadful as initially forecast. On Monday, the virus was detected in mass numbers and CNET reported on the story after this column was published. The report from CNET today is that the virus peaked after twelve hours and is not impacting the major search engines, as was the case on Monday.
Microsoft Releases Update for Office 2003
Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 for Office 2003 according to CNET. Users should see improved stability, new tools to increase productivity and changes to Word and Outlook. MS encourages users to download the update and predict few problems with integration.
Free Web E-Mail
PC World reports that BuyDomains.com is offering web-based email with 150 MB of storage space and not only is it free, it is pop-up free. The company will launch SeeqMail on Wednesday and the service includes scanning incoming and outgoing messages for viruses and spam filtering. Read more about this free service at PC World.
Designing Page Styles in OpenOffice
OpenOffice users can find a great how-to article on page style designs from LinuxJournal.com’s Bruce Byfield. Bruce details planning, formatting, and applying a page style and much more in this informative article for Ooo users.
Secunia Issues Alert For Mac OS X
Secunia issued an alert for Mac users regarding a problem with “Internet Connect.app” and a possible exploitation by local users. The solution is to remove “Internet Connect.app” from “systems with un-trusted users if it isn’t needed”. If you and your family are the only users of your Mac, you do not need to take any action at this time. Read more about this issue at the Secunia web site.
Gentoo Linux Alert
Secunia issued update alerts for Gentoo Linux 1.x, and users should visit Secunia to learn more about the updates (1,2).
Monday, July 26, 2004
Monday Technews Blog
Please visit Multipleplatforms.com for the links to these stories and more.
Mail.app Fix
MacFixIt has a great tip on eliminating the annoying issue of forgotten passwords. The problem usually manifests itself with Apple’s Mail.app and even when you re-enter the password and check “Remember Password”, Mail does not open and it will not remember the password. The fix involves using Keychain repair. Read more about the problem and the solution in the article from MacFixIt.
McAfee’s Top Ten
McAfee has released their version of the top ten threats of the current year according to a report in PC World. The top threat was (is) Download.Ject, no surprise there. Find out which viruses also made the list by visiting PC Worlds’ web site.
Sophos Reports on bin Laden and Schwarzenegger Viruses
Sophos continues to warn computer users not to open the link that purports to contain pictures of the suicide of bin Laden and have issued an additional warning about another file that claims to have a note regarding Arnold Schwarzenegger’s suicide. You can visit our Sophos web page or the Sophos web site for more information.
Gentoo Linux 2004.2 Release
GentooLinux.org announced the release of Gentoo Linux 2004.2 for AMD64, HPPA, SPARC, and X86 architectures. The release includes better LiveCD properties, wireless capabilities, and SATA support. Read more and get the links for the download at GentooLinux.
Spoofing Problem For Mozilla and Firefox
Secunia issued a moderately critical advisory for Windows users with Mozilla 1.7.1, Firefox 0.9.2 browsers, and Linux users with Firefox 0.9.1. Hackers can spoof a web sites address, and make it appear you are at a legitimate web site. There is no update available at this time. Be careful of the method you use to navigate to trusted sites and use our URL verification tip repeated in last week’s column and also located in our how-to-tips page.
Mail.app Fix
MacFixIt has a great tip on eliminating the annoying issue of forgotten passwords. The problem usually manifests itself with Apple’s Mail.app and even when you re-enter the password and check “Remember Password”, Mail does not open and it will not remember the password. The fix involves using Keychain repair. Read more about the problem and the solution in the article from MacFixIt.
McAfee’s Top Ten
McAfee has released their version of the top ten threats of the current year according to a report in PC World. The top threat was (is) Download.Ject, no surprise there. Find out which viruses also made the list by visiting PC Worlds’ web site.
Sophos Reports on bin Laden and Schwarzenegger Viruses
Sophos continues to warn computer users not to open the link that purports to contain pictures of the suicide of bin Laden and have issued an additional warning about another file that claims to have a note regarding Arnold Schwarzenegger’s suicide. You can visit our Sophos web page or the Sophos web site for more information.
Gentoo Linux 2004.2 Release
GentooLinux.org announced the release of Gentoo Linux 2004.2 for AMD64, HPPA, SPARC, and X86 architectures. The release includes better LiveCD properties, wireless capabilities, and SATA support. Read more and get the links for the download at GentooLinux.
Spoofing Problem For Mozilla and Firefox
Secunia issued a moderately critical advisory for Windows users with Mozilla 1.7.1, Firefox 0.9.2 browsers, and Linux users with Firefox 0.9.1. Hackers can spoof a web sites address, and make it appear you are at a legitimate web site. There is no update available at this time. Be careful of the method you use to navigate to trusted sites and use our URL verification tip repeated in last week’s column and also located in our how-to-tips page.
