as you can see, microsoft can't seem to escape the
problems caused by such a "popular os".
however, item #2 in here does give rise to concern
(the pro-linux scare).
Hawke
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: The eazy news bulletin Dec 6 2000
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 09:35:43 -0000
From: Eazy <
eazy@wideboys.co.uk.invalid>
Reply-To:
eazy@wideboys.co.uk
Organization: 0xBAD2D971
Newsgroups: alt.2600.hackers
Followup-To: poster
Exploit exposes Internet Explorer's file cache
Georgi Guninski has uncovered yet another security hole in Internet
Explorer Versions 5 and above. This latest vulnerability takes
advantage of the HTML object and object type elements, allowing the
malicious author of a Web page or HTML e-mail to embed a few lines of
JavaScript that would reveal the name of IE's temporary Internet file
folders. With help from KeyLabs, BugNet was able to reproduce this
vulnerability as well as identify a couple of workarounds.
http://www.zdnet.com/zdhelp/stories/main/0,5594,2659560,00.html
"A computer virus that poses as a
Shockwave movie and urges victims to install the
Linux operating system has infected at least four
Fortune 500 companies according to antivirus
firms. Known as 'Prolin,' or pro-Linux, the bug politely places
instructions on how to recover
from infections on the victim's computer.
Experts are concerned that it might spread
quickly around the Internet."
http://www.msnbc.com/news/496999.asp
Computer Associates Warns Of Afeto Virus
By Steve Gold
December 01, 2000
Computer Associates has warned PC users to be on
the lookout for a new virus called Afeto.
Like many of the latest crop of viruses, WM97/Afeto spreads via
e-mail, changing its appearance to avoid detection. Once executed on
a host PC, the virus violates user's privacy by searching for JPEG
format files, and sending the first one found to other PCs.
The text of the Word document accompanying the image, CA said, reads
"Para voces com afeto," a Portuguese phrase meaning "For you, with
affection."
Unusual for an e-mail-borne virus, Afeto does not scan and load a
user's e-mail address book. Instead, it scans previously sent
e-mails, resending them with the new payload.
Ian Hamerof, CA's business manager, said that the Afeto virus is
anything but affectionate.
"This virus is disturbing in that it desecrates the privacy of all
computer users - an issue that strikes at the heart of consumer
confidence and e-business integrity," he said.
CA said that its threat response teams are currently analyzing Afeto,
and that it plans to release a new signature for the firm's
InoculateIT antivirus software as soon as possible.
CA's Web site is at
http://www.cai.com .
Reported by Newsbytes.com,
http://www.newsbytes.com.
Yahoo! delivers encrypted email
Wednesday November 29, 10:16 AM EST [ Privacy ]
"As first reported in August, Yahoo! is providing its email
encryption option through a deal with Zixit, a Dallas-based email
encryption firm. Yahoo! will rout encrypted email through Zixit's
SecureDelivery.com Web site. Yahoo! and Zixit representatives
declined to comment on the public availability of the service and
would not say whether it was an across-the-board launch or a
temporary test." From ZDCOUK.
Read here carefully:
http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/2000/47/ns-19359.html
This is not end to end security like
www.hushmail.com
Interesting though!
HONG KONG -- A dispute between the United States and China over the
control of Chinese-scripted Internet addresses deepened on Monday as
China reiterated its claim over all Chinese language Internet domain
names.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,40506,00.html?tw=wn20001204
Palestinian supporters are using a combination of hacking tools and
viruses to gain what appears to be the upper hand in the Middle East?s
ongoing cyber war.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,40449,00.html?tw=wn20001202
Mice Marrow Can Net Neurons
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,40467,00.html?tw=wn20001202
Researchers say they have successfully turned bone
material in mice into brain cells. The scientists hope that the
transplantation technique may lead to new therapies for brain
disorders.
Sony is recalling about 13,000 computers that use Transmeta's much-
heralded microprocessor, although officials say flaws in the chip have
been found in fewer than 300 NEC laptops.
so-called 'first sale doctrine' takes the spotlight at public
hearings on copyright law. Current owners like the Digital Millennium
Copyright Act, but critics say new encryption technologies impede the
rights of the public to resell what they've purchased.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,40415,00.html?tw=wn20001130
Researchers in Texas get a grant to create corn that prevents AIDS by
using their newly patented technology. AIDS activists give their
blessing.
SDMI Pays Hackers $5000
http://www.winplanet.com/winplanet/opinions/2717/1/?nl
SDMI has awarded $5000 each to undisclosed hackers who successfully
broke its copy protection technology.
British Spies Want 7 Year Records
http://www.winplanet.com/winplanet/news/2726/1/?nl
The spooks and police in Britain are trying to get legislation forcing
telephone companies and ISPs to send their logs to a central
government database. Politicians and privacy advocates aren't too
pleased.
Windows 2000/NT4 "Phone Book Service Buffer Overflow" Patch
Location:
http://cws.internet.com/mspacks-ms00sp.html
Download:
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS00-094.asp
Rating: Not Reviewed
- Windows ME/NT/9x "Incomplete TCP/IP Packet" Vulnerability Patch
Location:
http://cws.internet.com/mspacks-msmesp.html
Download:
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS00-091.asp
Rating: Not Reviewed
- Internet Explorer 5 "Browser Print Template" and "File Upload via
Form" Vulnerabilities Patch
Location:
http://cws.internet.com/ie-security.html
Download:
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS00-093.asp
Rating: Not Reviewed
- Windows 2000 "Domain Account Lockout" Vulnerability Patch
Location:
http://cws.internet.com/mspacks-ms00sp.html
Download:
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS00-089.asp
Rating: Not Reviewed
- Xnews v3.11.14 - a News Reader
Location: http://cws.internet.com/news-xnews.html
Download: http://xnews.3dnews.net/xnews.zip
Rating: 5 Stars Upgrade Meter: 2
- NewsBin v3.3 Beta 18 - a Newsreader
Location: http://cws.internet.com/news-nbin.html
Download: http://www.newsbinpro.com/cgi-bin/fcount.cgi?nb33b18.zip
Rating: 4 Stars Upgrade Meter: 3
# AntiVirus eXpert for ICQ #
http://www.filefarm.com/filefarm/windows/description/1259/?nl
This module of the seven-part AVX 2000 Professional antivirus system
protects ICQ users from virus-infected files received during instant
-messaging sessions. AntiVirus eXpert or AVX 200 Professional is a
virus scanning product that also checks both Web downloads and inbound
emails. The professional version is available for a 30-day demo and
the ICQ module is free.
-> Internet Explorer Security v1.0 - (534kb) - New ~
http://www.freewareweb.com/to.pl?Internet+Explorer+Security
Internet Explorer Security is a useful freeware utility that allows
you to protect Internet Explorer options and disable some functions
that might be dangerous when your kids (or other persons) use them .
Win Sniffer v1.2 The basic objective of the Win Sniffer is to show
weakness of current internet protocols, such as ftp, telnet, http
authorization, pop2/pop3,. imap, nntp, ICQ, pcAnywhere, socks 5.
Console version can pick up mail messages that users send via
pop2/pop3 or smtp protocol. In other words, with this program you'll
have possibility to read your "friends" (or just collegeagues) mail
and you will know theirs passwords. Isn't it fascinating? Unlike many
simple sniffers (or packet decoders) Win Sniffer 1.1 decode not just
packets but protocols. It means that you will see passwords and mail,
not garbage. And of couse it's extremly easy to use.
Windows 98/NT4, Shareware, 802 KB
http://www.softwareblast.com/entries/00005680.sml
Compress
Compress is a slick little tool you can use to squeeze more
space out of your crowded hard drive. It's very easy to use
-- and a viable option if disk space is at a premium.
Compress opens as a tiny window with a prominent progress
meter. Select Compress from the Program menu to compact one
or more data files (text, graphic, and multimedia files).
The original files are quickly replaced with new, compressed
versions that represent a significant savings in disk space.
The original filenames are retained but appended with a new
extension. Just double-click on the compressed data file,
and it opens with its associated application -- just as it
did before it was compressed.
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Freeware
http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?68164:9762335
New scripts at
http://javascriptsource.com
Forms -> Quantity Totals
BG Effects -> Bouncing Image
Forms -> Checkbox Counter
Calculators -> Amortization
Calculators -> Quadratic Solver
Forms -> Validation (IP Address)
Calculators -> Graphing Function
Navigation -> Browser
Calculators -> Kinetic Energy
Forms -> Validation (SSN)
Clocks -> Bar Clock
Calendars -> US-Euro Calendar
Games -> Box Puzzle
Games -> Mind Reader
Messages -> Banner Rotater
BG Effects -> Stubborn Image
Forms -> HTML Preview
Scrolls -> Self Correcting Text
BG Effects -> Full Size Image
Forms -> Dynamic Table
Calculators -> Distance Speed Time Calculator
BG Effects -> Matrix
A 61-year-old man from Arizona called Roger Baxter has changed
his name to "Christian Glory Hallelu Yah". He claimed that he
had a long conversation with God before reaching the decision.
Alright the last one's not strictly on topic :)
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