============================================================ -------- PCMAG.COM'S SECURITY WATCH -------- -------- for November 24, 2004 -------- ============================================================
============================================================ ********** Sponsored by GraphicsIQ.com ********** LOOKING FOR THE LATEST ON GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN? GraphicsIQ provides Web and graphic designers with real-world, practical information. Search our Buyer's Guide for the latest and greatest design products and services. Check out GraphicsIQ.com today. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123494-0-0-0-1 ************************************************************ ============================================================ PCMag.com's Security Watch Tracking the World of Technology Threats So You Don't Have To Welcome to the PCMag.com Security Watch Newsletter. Every week we bring you an overview of the current viruses, worms, and other threats and the information you need to combat them. Our Top 5 Vulnerabilities section details problems in Linux as well as Microsoft and Zone Labs products. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123497-0-0-0-1 The Windows registry is composed of several main sections called Hives. Learn about these and other terms in Jargon Watch. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123500-0-0-0-1 It was reported this week that Internet Explorer, including Windows XP Service Pack 2, can be tricked into downloading a possibly malicious file. Read more in Security Alerts and Updates. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123503-0-0-0-1 This week's Security Tip gives you the other side of the System Restore argument. Some view it a dangerous feature that can allow threats to lie dormant in old configurations. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123506-0-0-0-1 For more on these threats, vulnerabilities and other issues, visit the Watch. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123509-0-0-0-1 IN THIS ISSUE: * Top 5 vulnerabilities as reported by for Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 * Security Tip * Security Alerts and Updates * Jargon Watch ============================================================ Top 5 vulnerabilities as reported by for Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 Date: 11/17/2004 Title: Kernel.org [Linux 2.x smbfs multiple remote vulnerabilities] Severity: High For more vulnerabilities, see our top 5 section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123497-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Security Tip Yes, we've told you that sometimes you want to disable Windows' System Restore feature for security reasons. And sometimes you want to use it for security reasons. For more details, see our Security tip section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123506-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Security Alerts and Updates Internet Explorer, up to and including Windows XP Service Pack 2, can be tricked into downloading a possibly malicious file. For more on this problem, see our Security Alerts and Updates section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123503-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Jargon Watch Each week, we define a few pertinent terms to break down the jargon barrier and help you better understand potential PC issues. This week we cover: read access and hive. Go to our Jargon Watch for definitions to these terms. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123500-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ The Vault November 30: Spies Behind Bars http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123512-0-0-0-1 November 15: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2005 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123515-0-0-0-1 November 15: Panda TruPrevent Personal 2005 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123518-0-0-0-1 November 10: Secure Your Data http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123521-0-0-0-1 November 4: Astaro Security Linux 5 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123524-0-0-0-1 November 4: PC SafetyPlus http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123527-0-0-0-1 November 4: PC Tattletale http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123530-0-0-0-1 November 4: Encryption Plus Hard Disk 7.1 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123533-0-0-0-1 November 4: Bypass Proxy Client http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123536-0-0-0-1 November 3: Mail Box Dispatcher 2.11 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123539-0-0-0-1 November 3: ZAPaSPAM http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123542-0-0-0-1 November 3: SpamNet Becomes SafetyBar 4.0 and Goes Anti-Phishing http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123545-0-0-0-1 November 1: Antispyware Tool - CWShredder http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123548-0-0-0-1 October 6: Bagz Will Deep Six Your Windows Firewall http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123551-0-0-0-1 September 29: Inside the JPEG Virus http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123554-0-0-0-1 September 22: Security Watch: Bots March In http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123557-0-0-0-1 September 15:Yesterdays viruses still Major Threats http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123560-0-0-0-1 September 8: Blackmal Virus Seeks to Remove Defenses http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123563-0-0-0-1 August 31: Bagle AI Spreads Fast While Rbot.GR Hijacks Webcams http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123566-0-0-0-1 August 25: Windows XP SP2 Security Center Spoofing Threat http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123569-0-0-0-1 August 18: New MyDoom Piggybacks More Dangerous Worm http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1280-14-56-53809-123572-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Questions, comments, tips about potential viruses, worms, vulnerabilities? 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