Friday, August 27, 2004
Friday Tech News Blog
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| Tech News 8-27-04 Mac Mail Goes Bye-Bye If you have 650 messages in your Mac Mail In Box like we do, you should read the article available at the Apple Knowledge Base regarding the possibility of loosing those messages. Make sure you protect yourself by saving important e-mail messages in a separate file. No Virtual Sweep, It’s the Real Deal After recently being skimmed by scammers, the report in CNET regarding the arrests of more than 100 people in a worldwide sweep of phishers, hackers, and Internet crimes is welcome news. We sure hope that some of those arrests occurred in Spain to a certain user of our credit card. Ten Tips From Microsoft for Instant Message Safety Microsoft has advice for PC users to stay safe when chatting with friends using Instant Messaging available at their support site. More Security From Microsoft MS also has tips for keeping your Window’s PC safe and you can learn more by visiting the Microsoft Support site. Learn to Not Take The Bait Learn to recognize the bait tossed out by phishers by reading the article on derailing phishing hack attacks in Internetnews.com/. Secunia Updates Secunia has released updates or security bulletins for the following systems: Fedora Core 1/2 Mandrake Linux 9.x Slackware Linux 9.1 Gentoo Linux 1.x What are Hackers and Crackers We often characterize security attacks as “hack attacks”. However, this is a misnomer often used by media-types when trying to explain security issues (see the article above). According to Indiana University, “Originally, the term "hacker" described any amateur computer programmer who discovered ways to make software run more efficiently. In a broader sense, hacker describes anyone who writes computer programs, modifies computer hardware, or tinkers with computers or electronic devices for fun. Hackers will "hack" on a problem until they find a solution, always trying to make their equipment work in new, more efficient ways. The popular definition of hacker has changed to describe a person who maliciously breaks into computer networks with the intent to snoop, steal data, or tamper with files. Legitimate hackers resent the association of the term hacker with criminal activity. They use the term "cracker" to describe someone who breaks into networks.” To the Hackers: Sorry, can you please come-up with a new name. If we change the phrase to crack attack, people will believe drug addicts have invaded their computers! Save at J&R: NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router now $41.88 after Mail In Rebate
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Thursday, August 26, 2004
Thursday Tech News Blog
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| Tech News 8-26-04 WinAmp Security Issue Secunia Security has issued an “Extremely Critical” security alert for Windows PC users regarding an issue with WinAmp. According to Secunia, “A vulnerability has been reported in WinAmp, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. The problem is caused due to insufficient restrictions on WinA mp skin zip files (.wsz). This can e.g. be exploited by a malicious website using a specially crafted WinAmp skin to place and execute arbitrary programs. With Internet Explorer this can be done without user interaction.” The solution according to Secunia is to use another product. Learn to Use Linux Server With Macs MacMegasite has the details on how you can use a Linux server with your Macs to make your network more flexible. Camino Update Released Camino 0.8.1, an update for the Camino browser that fixes some flaws from earlier versions has been released by Mozilla.org according to MacMegasite. SP2 Testing Guide Internet.com reports that Microsoft has released an SP 2 application testing guide to help determine if compatibility issues exist with software you use for your computing needs. New Virus Hoax Sophos Security is reporting that a new hoax virus is circulating under the guise of a virtual card. To read more about this virus hoax, visit our Sophos web page. Digital Photo Organization PC World has a great review on new programs to help organize and edit your digital photos. Free demos are available for all the applications, and you can read more and get the links at PC World. What is Frontside Bus? What is frontside bus? To help us explain this question we visited RootPrompt.org and found the Jem Report. Learn more about this issue from “Valour”, the author of this detailed explanation on the word de jour. Lance Armstrong Foundation Update The Livestrong bracelets are still back ordered, but the foundation is accepting orders and will ship the Livestrong bracelets ASAP. The store has also restocked the Apparel, Books, and Poster & Photos sections. Click on the Lance Armstrong Foundation logo at the top of this page to order your LAF merchandise and help support the Foundations work in the battle against cancer.  Please visit our other site: www.californiafairsandfestivals.com
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Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Wednesday Tech News Blog
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| Tech News 8-25-04 Apple #1 in Customer Satisfaction PC World is featuring a story that names Apple number one among computer manufacturers in customer satisfaction. Microsoft Take 2 BetaNews reports that Microsoft will begin distributing Service Pack 2 today for XP users that have their computer set to update automatically. Read on to decide whether you want to go down that street right now. Everything You Wanted to Know About SP2 Don’t be afraid to ask, just visit Windows & .Net’s web site to learn everything you need to know about SP2. More Alternatives For Blocking SP2 Update Windows & .Net details the alternatives Microsoft is providing for delaying the automatic update and installation of SP2 and the Winnetmag web site. Who Makes The Most Spam? The results are in and the judges have made their decision; the winner is, the United States of America according to CNET. The U.S. produces more spam than any other country. We seem to get a fair amount from our friends in Australia, and mates, we don’t want to re-finance! Secunia Bulletins Secunia has issued warnings or update bulletins for the following systems: Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 Sun Solaris 8 and Solaris 9 What is UNIX? What is UNIX? According to Southern Illinois University Carbondale it is, “An interactive operating system developed at Bell Labs. This is the first operating system that was developed as a portable system. This allows Unix to be used as an operating system on almost any kind of computer. For example, we have Unix operating systems for PCs, Macintoshes, Suns, and even IBM mainframes. TCP/IP was built into Unix even in its early days; the Internet was originally intended to connect different Unix systems into a network. This link points to an introduction and discussion of Unix.” 
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Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Tuesday Tech News Blog
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| Tech News 8-24-04 Sneaky Worm Spies on You Sophos has identified a new hack attack that uses an old virus to gain entry to unprotected PCs and gain control of the users Webcam. The virus then sends pictures of any activity to the attackers, according to a report in CNET. That is scary! Virex Update for .Mac Users Accelerate Your Mac reports that .Mac users can visit Virex to update your virus protection. Free Download for Users of Multiple Platforms Apple iTunes Music Store offers a free download every week for users of multiple platforms and the offering this week is from “Kicking the Heart Out” from Rogue Wave’s album Out of the Shadow. Visit the iTunes Music store for your free download. Free Downloads for XP Users Learn about free downloads available for Window’s XP users from Microsoft’s Expert Tony Northup at the MS Support site. Open Source Releases LinuxWorld and DistroWatch are reporting two new releases for open source users: Mandrakelinux 10.1 Beta 2 and Knoppix 3.6/. AirPort Express Assistant and SP2 If you need to use the Assistant in AirPort Express during configuration and you have installed Microsoft’s Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, you will need to use AirPort Admin Utility 4.0 or later. Visit Apple’s Support site to learn more if this issue affects your wireless bliss. Security Updates Sophos has issued security and update bulletins for the following systems. Fedora Core 1/2 Slackware Linux 9.0/9.1 Gentoo Linux 1.x for cacti update Gentoo Linux 1.x update for Mozilla/Firefox Mandrake Linux 9.x KDE 3.x and Konqueror 3.x Visit our other web site:
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Tuesday Tech News Blog
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| Tech News 8-24-04 Sneaky Worm Spies on You Sophos has identified a new hack attack that uses an old virus to gain entry to unprotected PCs and gain control of the users Webcam. The virus then sends pictures of any activity to the attackers, according to a report in CNET. That is scary! Virex Update for .Mac Users Accelerate Your Mac reports that .Mac users can visit Virex to update your virus protection. Free Download for Users of Multiple Platforms Apple iTunes Music Store offers a free download every week for users of multiple platforms and the offering this week is from “Kicking the Heart Out” from Rogue Wave’s album Out of the Shadow. Visit the iTunes Music store for your free download. Free Downloads for XP Users Learn about free downloads available for Window’s XP users from Microsoft’s Expert Tony Northup at the MS Support site. Open Source Releases LinuxWorld and DistroWatch are reporting two new releases for open source users: Mandrakelinux 10.1 Beta 2 and Knoppix 3.6/. AirPort Express Assistant and SP2 If you need to use the Assistant in AirPort Express during configuration and you have installed Microsoft’s Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, you will need to use AirPort Admin Utility 4.0 or later. Visit Apple’s Support site to learn more if this issue affects your wireless bliss. Security Updates Sophos has issued security and update bulletins for the following systems. Fedora Core 1/2 Slackware Linux 9.0/9.1 Gentoo Linux 1.x for cacti update Gentoo Linux 1.x update for Mozilla/Firefox Mandrake Linux 9.x KDE 3.x and Konqueror 3.x Visit our other web site:
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