Microsoft Windows Does Not Disable AutoRun Properly
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-020A
Microsoft Windows Does Not Disable AutoRun Properly
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows
Overview
Disabling AutoRun on Microsoft Windows systems can help prevent the spread of malicious code. However, Microsoft’s guidelines for disabling AutoRun are not fully effective, which could be considered a vulnerability.
I. Description
Microsoft Windows includes an AutoRun feature, which can automatically [...]
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Oracle National Cyber Alert System
Oracle Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: January 15, 2009
Source: US-CERT
Overview
Oracle products and components are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. The impacts of these vulnerabilities include remote execution of arbitrary code, information disclosure, and denial of service.
I. Description
The Oracle Critical Patch Update – January 2009 addresses 41 vulnerabilities in different Oracle products and components. The document [...]
Microsoft Technical Cyber Security Alerts Multiple SMB Protocol Vulnerabilities
Original release date: January 13, 2009
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003, and 2008
Overview
Microsoft has released updates that address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server.
I. Description
In their bulletin for January 2009, Microsoft released updates to address vulnerabilities in the Server Message Block (SMB) Protocol that affects all supported versions [...]
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Microsoft Vista And Windows 7
Microsoft continues to have problems with their Vista opperating system. Consumers complain about the problems that plague the software. The next service package to help fix the problems continues to be delayed. No official release date has been set. Security and privacy issues should be of concern to anyone using a Microsoft based computer to [...]
The Safest Web Browser
The Safest Web Browser
According to Mozilla, maker of web browsers, their Firefox is the safest web browser.
Here is their claim:
Firefox keeps your personal info personal and your online interests away from the bad guys.
So How Do We Do It?
What makes Firefox different? Most importantly, we’re open. That means anyone around the world (and we have [...]
Google’s New Web Browser Let’s You Go Incognito
Web browsing has become safer with Chrome, Google.com ’s browser. You can download it for free. It’s lightweight on your computer resources but heavy duty on surfing the web… pages load faster.
There is also an awesome feature that is the antithesis of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) web browser — secure browsing. Whereas Microsoft tries to [...]
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Recovering from a Trojan Horse or Virus
by the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
www.us-cert.gov
Michael D. Durkota and Will Dormann It can happen to anyone. Considering the vast number of viruses and Trojan horses traversing the Internet at any given moment, it’s amazing it doesn’t happen to everyone. Hindsight may dictate that you could have done a better job of protecting yourself, [...]
Is your company keeping information secure?
Federal Trade Commission
Are you taking steps to protect personal information? Safeguarding sensitive data in your files and on your computers is just plain good business. After all, if that information falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to fraud or identity theft. A sound data security plan is built on five key principles:
* Take [...]
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Protect Your Computer From Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Security
4 steps to protect your computer
Step 1. Keep your firewall turned on
What is a firewall?
A firewall helps protect your computer from hackers who might try to delete information, crash your computer, or even steal your passwords or credit card numbers. Make sure your firewall is always turned on.
• How to turn on your firewall
• [...]
Online Verification: Who Can You Trust in the Virtual World?
How can you tell who you are communicating with over the Internet? This article from Business Week helps explain.
Kaylee was struggling. Diagnosed with a heart condition and cancer, she was scared. So she started a blog. Soon, people across the country answered her plea, writing notes of encouragement and even trying to mail [...]
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