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Virus and Security News
See the link below to gain a more detailed explanation, I
should note that as of the writing Microsoft has not
received any reports of hacking utilizing this
vulnerability. However it is an open threat and now that
details have been published I'm sure someone may try. It
affects media player, windows 2000 and windows XP, instant
messenger. Some vulnerabilities are worse then others.
Now I'll decode some of this for you PNG (Portable Network
Graphic) is a graphical format like TTF, and in fact was
intended back in 1997 to replace .GIF.The attacks could come
through e-mail where someone might send you some pictures,
look at the file extension. This may come through instant
messenger content, once infected the computer could, I
repeat could be completely controlled remotely by the
attacker. In the news letter you'll see to word spoof as it
applies to instant messenger which means someone has your
login information and is masquerading as you. As you all
know from my previous messages spoofing can also happen with
e-mail. The term "headers", at the risk of being over
simplistic, relate to web pages.
At this point I will direct you to the link below this is a
complex issue, if you have questions, please be specific and
e-mail them along. I DO NOT want to encourage panic after
all Microsoft has said they are unaware of any such attack,
but I DO want to encourage you to make sure you are updated
with windows updates. In internet explorer go to tools, in
the drop down menu Windows updates.
As always keep your windows updates up, your internet
security updated, and for those I've recommended Pest Patrol
to do updates and scans routinely. These precautions plus a
weary eye on your e-mail, and watch what you download will
help keep you safe.
(For other virus news see the F-secure link and you'll find
information on every virus out there.)
http://www.f-secure.com/virus-info/virus-news
http://www.microsoft.com/TechNet/security/bulletin/MS05-009.mspx
(we try to update this as often as new security bulletins
come out) |
