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|  JackCuStowe | Oct 8, 2006 11:31am | Internet Explorer 7 looms -- be prepared
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Microsoft hasn't changed Internet Explorer's internal plumbing since version 4.0, back in September 1997. That version effectively wiped out competition in the browser market, destroyed Netscape, incurred the wrath of the U.S. Department of Justice, and led to legal battles that reverberate to this day. Microsoft exercised its desktop monopoly illegally, took over the market, then sat on its laurels for almost a decade.
We get to see the effects of that complacency on the second Tuesday of almost every month. Microsoft's Patch Tuesday exercise has slapped dozens of fixes and re-fixes and post-re-pre-ex-hot-cold-fixes on the tired old IE 6 carcass. Stick a fork in it. It's done.
Microsoft extols the new, enhanced security on offer in IE 7. Of course, the 'Softies have been doing that for years: Internet Explorer 3.01 sported three advanced security levels that rode herd on ActiveX controls; IE 4 introduced Security Zones, which still figure prominently in IE 7, ten years later.
It remains to be seen whether the cracking community will be able to break IE 7 with the dexterity and alacrity currently applied to IE 6. One thing's for sure. It couldn't get much worse.Security Zones, which still figure prominently in IE 7, ten years later. |
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|  BlackHat | Oct 10, 2006 5:17am | Just a few months after the initial release, version 1.5 of Windows Live OneCare is ready for testers.
A beta program enrollment page for the new version was dugg up today. Last month, the OneCare developer team stated that a future release would have international support. At this time we are guessing that this is "the future release" and that this version will have international support. Also, v1.5 will apparently have support for Windows Vista, although this has not been confirmed.
The enrollment page simply asks you to enter your email and will send you a notification email when the beta program begins.
www1.imagine-msn.com/minisites/onec...15/Default.aspxBeta [www1.imagine-msn.com/minisites/onec...15/Default.aspxBeta] for Windows Vista Screenshot Gallery Windows Live OneCare Installation To download the Windows Live OneCare installer, click the link below.
         --Paul Thurrott
October 9, 2006
Just a few months after the initial release, version 1.5 of Windows Live OneCare is almost ready for testers.
A beta program enrollment page for the new version was dugg up today. Last month, the OneCare developer team stated that a future release would have international support. At this time we are guessing that this is "the future release" and that this version will have international support. Also, v1.5 will apparently have support for Windows Vista, although this has not been confirmed.
The enrollment page simply asks you to enter your email and will send you a notification email when the beta program begins.
www1.imagine-msn.com/minisites/onec...15/Default.aspx [www1.imagine-msn.com/minisites/onec...15/Default.aspx]
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| | TeddyChicago | Oct 13, 2006 4:22am | Too Many Spyware Scanners? Category: Security
"I downloaded a spyware scanner, which detected many problems. I then had to pay for the software to fix all the problems, which I did. But... since then my computer crashes often and I cannot get into some web sites. I use Windows XP/SP2, Norton AV 2006, Pest Patol, A2Square, Spyweeper, Spybot, Ad-Aware SE, and others. What should I do?"
Too Many Cooks  The cause could very well be the fact that you are using at least SEVEN anti-virus and anti-spyware programs! Since they're all trying to do the same job, they can end up 'fighting' with each other, slowing down your system, causing crashes, even blocking access to important operarting system functions. I recommend you look into using the System Restore (see askbobrankin.com/system_restore.html [askbobrankin.com/system_restore.html] ) tool that's built into WIndows XP, to get back to a stable point. Then ditch ALL of your anti-malware tools and use only the FREE anti-virus and anti-spyware tools in this guide: askbobrankin.com/should_i_buy_antispyware_or_antivirus_software.html [askbobrankin.com/should_i_buy_antispyware_or_antivirus_software.html] This is exactly how I protect all of my computers, and it's been working great for several years. Are Cookies Bad For You? Some anti-spyware scanners will falsely identify cookies as a security threat, presumably so they can make you think they found Bad Stuff, and entice you to buy more software to remove the 'threats' that were identified. But cookies are not evil... in fact, they are very useful. When people became more aware of cookies 7 or 8 years ago, some journalists and privacy advocates ran into the streets, screaming and waving their arms. People were claiming that users might see their insurance rates go up after visiting an AIDS informaton website, or find the Feds at their door after doing a search for bomb making information. Of course, no such thing has happened, but the myth that cookies are a security risk has persisted, in part because of software vendors using scare tactics like I mentioned above. See my Eat Your Cookies article for a closer look at cookies. Got comments on spyware, or anti-malware tools? Post your thoughts below... |
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| | DaTechGuy | Oct 13, 2006 12:53pm | Rootkit Revealer-Introductiontinyurl.com/7btyk [tinyurl.com/7btyk]
RootkitRevealer is an advanced rootkit detection utility. It runs on Windows NT 4 and higher and its output lists Registry and file system API discrepancies that may indicate the presence of a user-mode or kernel-mode rootkit. RootkitRevealer successfully detects all persistent rootkits published at rootkit.com [rootkit.com], including AFX, Vanquish and HackerDefender (note: RootkitRevealer is not intended to detect rootkits like Fu that don't attempt to hide their files or registry keys). If you use it to identify the presence of a rootkit please let us know! The reason that there is no longer a command-line version is that malware authors have started targetting RootkitRevealer's scan by using its executable name. We've therefore updated RootkitRevealer to execute its scan from a randomly named copy of itself that runs as a Windows service. This type of execution is not conducive to a command-line interface. Note that you can use command-line options to execute an automatic scan with results logged to a file, which is the equivalent of the command-line version's behavior. What is a Rootkit? The term rootkit is used to describe the mechanisms and techniques whereby malware, including viruses, spyware, and trojans, attempt to hide their presence from spyware blockers, antivirus, and system management utilities. There are several rootkit classifications depending on whether the malware survives reboot and whether it executes in user mode or kernel mode. Persistent Rootkits
A persistent rootkit is one associated with malware that activates each time the system boots. Because such malware contain code that must be executed automatically each system start or when a user logs in, they must store code in a persistent store, such as the Registry or file system, and configure a method by which the code executes without user intervention. Memory-Based Rootkits
Memory-based rootkits are malware that has no persistent code and therefore does not survive a reboot. User-mode Rootkits
There are many methods by which rootkits attempt to evade detection. For example, a user-mode rootkit might intercept all calls to the Windows FindFirstFile/FindNextFile APIs, which are used by file system exploration utilities, including Explorer and the command prompt, to enumerate the contents of file system directories. When an application performs a directory listing that would otherwise return results that contain entries identifying the files associated with the rootkit, the rootkit intercepts and modifies the output to remove the entries. The Windows
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| | JackCuStowe | Oct 14, 2006 3:17pm | Window Live Care is worth a look..... tinyurl.com/mf4xf [tinyurl.com/mf4xf]
All-in-One Protection and Maintenance Windows Live OneCare helps protect your computer, and its automated optimization features keep your PC running at its speediest. OneCare even regularly backs up your important files. You get all this in one convenient package: - Protection Plus, with its antivirus and antispyware scanners and managed, two-way firewall, helps protect your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, hackers, and other threats. It runs continuously in the background, but you can scan individual files and folders for viruses on demand simply by right-clicking them. You can even scan attachments you receive via Windows Live Messenger or MSN Messenger.
- Performance Plus regularly defragments your hard disk, removes any unnecessary files that can clog your PC, and helps make sure important security updates from Microsoft are installed efficiently and on time.
- Backup and Restore regularly copies your important files and settings to CD, DVD, or external hard disk.
- Instant Support provides online help anytime you need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Easy to Use Windows Live OneCare constantly thinks about your computer's safety and maintenance--so you don't have to. OneCare communicates the status of your PC's health in the notification area of your Windows taskbar:  A green icon means your status is Good. Protection Plus features like antivirus and firewall are up to date, your computer is not due for a tune-up or a backup, and there are no actions to take requiring your attention. Windows Live OneCare is running in the background, monitoring your system to prevent threats like viruses or spyware.  A yellow icon means your status is Fair. Usually this means you have an action to take, such as scheduling or running a tune-up or backup, or downloading a non-critical update. A yellow icon means there is no immediate threat to your system, but you should take care of the action as soon as you can to return your system to green.  A red icon means that your computer is At Risk. This can happen if, for example, Windows Live OneCare is unable to update Protection Plus with the latest virus definitions because of a lost Internet connection, or if the Windows Live OneCare Firewall is turned off. Always On and Automated Windows Live OneCare works continuously, automatically, and quietly in the background on your PC, ever vigilant against threats but never in the way, allowing you to have fun and be more productive: - Performance Plus is just like taking your car in for regular servicing, but with Windows Live OneCare, the service is automatic. During the tune-up, OneCare performs routine maintenance such as defragmenting your hard disk and cleaning out obsolete files to help improve your computer's performance.
Conclusions
"I really like Windows Live OneCare and though it lacks a single important feature I feel is absolutely essential for some people, it does go well beyond competing security suites by tackling non-malware-related problems that affect over PC health, including PC performance.
If you're using an email service that provides extensive anti-spam and antivirus filtering, OneCare is a no-brainer: It's reasonably inexpensive, can be installed on multiple PCs in your home, and provides virtually every PC health feature anyone would want for a home PC. Because it's configured as a centrally-managed, automatic service, it's always up-to-date and can be updated with new features and functionality as-needed. My understanding is that Symantec and McAfee are racing to ship product suites that compete more closely with OneCare. I'm not surprised. With OneCare, Microsoft has looked past standard anti-malware functionality and come up with a more complete PC health solution. Highly recommended".
--Paul Thurrott - Windows ITPRO---- tinyurl.com/mf4xf [tinyurl.com/mf4xf]
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Sponsor |  lerryn | Oct 14, 2006 3:23pm | | well it is a 90 day free trial after that you pay! Why pay for protection and make bill even richer when you can get as good, if not better, for free! |
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| | JackCuStowe | Oct 14, 2006 3:25pm | I agree not every one wants to be a 'System adminstrator"
Windows One Live care see,s to intergrate many task and take it a step higher= Total PC Health
It Free..to try...? tinyurl.com/ntjz4 [tinyurl.com/ntjz4]
It seems like a great solution
for those who do not want to constantly be having to playing "System administrator all the time"
Not everyone want s to be a configuring guru... They just want there pc to work :) |
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Sponsor | | lerryn | Oct 14, 2006 3:29pm | sure use it for the free period if you want, but it wont let you use Firefox!
must be having problems selling it as amazon have massive discount!
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