Child Internet Safety resources available here
http://www.getsafeonline.org
http://www.chatdanger.com
http://www.websafecrackerz.com
http://www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com
My thanks to Steve Lamb for the links
Technical blog with links to Security Evangelists within Microsoft UK.
Are you being bombarded with multiple http requests from this server IP address http://220.233.23.195/ which is actually http://bathurst-tafe.nsw.edu.au/ an I.T. college campus then go to http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/linux.plupii.html for a fix and block this IP from your browser too.
This hacker is using Linux and the virus attacks mainly Linux machines but it's very invasive & persistant even trying windows machines. The webmasters etc have been contacted.
Hope they find the culprit soon
from Microsoft Team RSS blog.
The orange icon...It’s great that a discussion of icons has recently restarted in the RSS community. We are in the process of figuring out what icon to use on our toolbar in IE7 to represent feeds.
Eileens blogsite shows links to msevents webcasts etc .Her introduction to Blogs & Blogging has a plethora of information links for blogging for beginners & business.
Security Alert, October 11, 2005
Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine Might Run Arbitrary Code
iDEFENSE reported a vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine.
The engine lets third-party applications interface with Symantec's content-scanning technologies. The vulnerability exists in the Web- based administrative interface, which doesn't properly validate input provided through HTTP requests. If an intruder gains access to the administrative interface's TCP port (8004), he or she might be able to launch arbitrary code and gain privileged access to the system.
The problem affects Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine 4.0 for:
Microsoft ISA Server 2000, NetApp Filer, NetApp NetCache, Bluecoat, and Clearswift. The problem also affects Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine 4.3
for: Microsoft ISA Server 2000, Microsoft SharePoint, Messaging, Network Attached Storage, Caching, and Bluecoat. Symantec said that Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine 4.1 isn't affected.
Symantec has released an update to correct the problem. The update is available through the company's Platinum Support Site or its FileConnect Web site. The company also recommends that administrators not expose the administrative port to external networks, such as the Internet. Alternatively, you can disable the interface by setting the administrative interface port number to zero. If the interface must remain enabled, then access to that port should be restricted in some way, such as using a secure network segment. You can also control access to the port via firewall rules.
http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=160D2:43C5FC
http://list.windowsitpro.com/t?ctl=160D0:43C5FC
Found this hidden away in the microsoft website, it's Beta but worth a look.Microsoft® Codename Max is not like any other product. That's because it's not a product—it's your opportunity to try an exciting new user experience from Microsoft. Max is built on the next-generation WinFX Runtime Components technology that will drive the development of Windows Vista® applications. Today Max lets you make lists of your photos and turn them into beautiful slide shows to share with your family and friends. Tomorrow...who knows?.
You do need to uninstall the .NET component from your computer first, before installing the WinFX Runtime Component but well worth the effort. A superb way to try out part of Vista without being a MSDN Developer etc.
The photographic effects are stunning & the program is like nothing before.
Download from http://www.microsoft.com/max/download.html but please read the installation instructions first + the system Requirements.