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Security Alerts
  1. Internet Explorer 6 Vulnerability
    Two vulnerabilities have been reported in Internet Explorer, which in combination with other known issues can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. Successful exploitation requires that a user can be tricked into following a link or view a malicious HTML document. The vulnerabilities are actively being exploited in the wild to install adware on users' systems.

    There is currently no patch to resolve this issue. The only means of resolution at this time are to disable Active Scripting support for all but trusted web sites. Instructions for doing this can be found here.

    Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2 is available to fix many known issues.


  2. AOL Instant Messenger Bulletin
    Insight has received a number of reports concerning AOL Instant Messenger users receiving messages for someone on their Buddy List asking them to check out this link: http://www.wgutv.com/osama_capture.php?dII5

    If you receive a message of this nature DO NOT click on the link regardless of its source. Further information on this issue can be found at the following links:

    AOL Instant Messenger's Online Safety/Security FAQ page:
    http://www.aim.com/help_faq/security/faq.adp


  3. Microsoft Critical Security Bulletin
    Vulnerabilities can allow for remote execution of code on unpatched PCs. Microsoft has released critical patches to fix security holes. All users are urged to update their systems through the Microsoft Update site.

    To ensure that your system has all of the required critical security updates including the one issued on Feb. 10th please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx?displaylang=en


  4. NETGEAR 4-port Home Networking Router Information:
    Product Information:
    Model RP614 4-Port Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 Mbps Switch.

    An issue has been identified with NETGEAR routers and integrated cable modem/routers. The NETGEAR equipment generates IP broadcasts to other Internet users, which causes a degraded Internet experience.

    The NETGEAR web site offers a solution for customers that have this product: http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101176.asp


  5. Music files can disguise hack attack
    A flaw in Windows XP puts digital music users at risk. A bug in Microsoft's Windows XP allows computer attackers to craft MP3 or WMA music files that give them control of listeners' computers. Simply browsing to a Web page or folder where such an MP3 file is stored would be enough to invoke the malicious code, and allow an attacker to create, modify, or delete data on the victim's computer.

    To ensure that your system has all of the required critical security updates please visit Microsoft.


  6. Web surfers vulnerable to Flash flaw
    A flaw found in Macromedia's animation software leaves Web surfers vulnerable to attack when they visit an Internet site or, possibly, open an e-mail. The vulnerability allows an attacker to create a hand-edited Macromedia Flash, or SWF, file that can compromise a PC or Macintosh if its user views the file with the Shockwave Flash Player plug-in for Internet Explorer, Netscape or other browsers. It is recommended that all users upgrade to the newest version of this software to protect your machine from this exploit.

    Further information regarding this exploit can be found at: http://research.eeye.com

    Macromedia has issued a patch for this vulnerability. It is available at: http://www.macromedia.com/v1/handlers/index.cfm?ID=23569


  7. Have messages like this been plaguing you lately?



    To find out how to stop these annoying messages from plaguing your computer visit our Online Security Page.



Stay Informed!
Learn more about Internet security and how to best protect your PC from online threats. The following links provide a wealth of information including a glossary of the more common Internet security terms, troubleshooting tips, how to report Internet abuses and much more.
For more information on Internet threats and how you can protect your PC, click on the links below: If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this issue, please contact the Fraud and Abuse Security Team (F.A.S.T.).