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and scan any email attachments with an up-to-date virus program!

Stinger is a Great tool
from the McAfee/Network Associates folks,
as of 4/06/04 it cleans 40 of the most common viruses.
Small enough to fit on a floppy disc,
we keep an updated copy with us for On-Site support

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Here's a handy little tool from Microsoft the will remove the MyDoom virus
It should work on MyDoom.A, MyDoom.B and DoomJuice
Please keep your virus definitions up to date!
M/S MyDoom Removal Tool


Here's a link to Microsoft's Technet Security Page, Bulletins, Virus and other info!

Microsoft released December's Security Bulletins on 12/1/04
These included 1 critical and 5 important updates. The critical Security Bulletin MS04-040 is another Cumulative Update to Internet Explorer. It replaces several other IE updates from earlier this year, MS04-038, MS04-025, and MS04-004. It addresses issues where a malicious web page could take complete control of an affected system, including remote code execution. Be sure to visit Windows Update and install the ones recommended for your system.

Microsoft released November's Security Bulletins on 11/9/04
There was only 1 important update this month. The Security Bulletin MS04-039 affects Proxy Server 2.0 and ISA (Internet Security and Acceleration) Server 2000. So most end users are not affected, but most Windows based servers will be. Be sure to visit Windows Update and install the ones recommended for your system.

Another serious Internet Explorer hole has been reported on 11/4/04
The flaw could allow an attacker to take control of a system via a malicous website or an HTML email message. Read more details about the flaw in the eWeek Security Center. The flaw affects IE 6.0 on Windows XP with SP 1 and Windows 2000 systems, it appears XP systems with SP 2 installed are safe.

Microsoft released October's Security Bulletins on 10/12/04
These included 7 critical and 3 important updates. One Security Bulletin from Sept. MS04-028 has been reissued. It addresses JPEG processing (GDI+) and affects Windows XP, Windows Server, and Office products. Be sure to visit Windows Update and install those recommended for your system.

Microsoft released 2 Security Bulletins in September
One MS04-028 is rated critical for Windows XP and Office 2003 it addresses issues with how JPEG graphic files are handled. Read about some of the confusion and complexities of installing this patch. Or go to the SANS Internet Storm Center and download their GDI Scan tool. The second addresses issues with WordPerfect document conversion MS04-027.

Microsoft didn't released any Security Bulletins in August
However they finally released Windows XP Service Pack 2
(We initially cautioned our customers to wait a few days before installing, but now feel it is stable enough for customers to proceed with the install.) Visit Microsoft's page Windows XP SP 2 for all the info. Read about the Windows Firewall, Pop-Up Blocker, and Security Center that are all included in the Service Pack. For some comments from folks that have installed SP 2 read the PC World blogs they estimate that 15% of the upgrades have problems, and read the PC World article on the VPN patch for Service Pack 2. Or visit the M/S Knowledge Base article about programs that have known problems with SP2. Some are security programs that conflict with the Windows Firewall, some multi-player games are affected, instant message programs that use the Internet, and also some client-server based programs. We've also heard about problems with wireless networks after SP 2 installs. And visit Microsoft's What to Know page before installing SP2, specifically they mention cleaning your system of Spyware before the SP 2 install, they include a link to Lavasoft's Ad-Aware SE to help you clean your system. They also mention problems with systems that have the TV Media spyware infection. They provide a tool to help you clean your system of that spyware before you install SP 2.


Microsoft released July's Security Updates on 7/13/04
MS's Technet link to July's Security Bulletins
There's 2 updates rated Critical this month, and several more rated Important
for a total of 7 Security Bulletins this month,
some affect products going back to Windows 98, and NT 4.0
and some fix vulnerabilites in newer Windows versions like 2000 and XP
One in particular MS04-025, was reissued 7/30/04 and updated 8/1/04
Here's a link to all of Microsoft's current Security Bulletins

They've also released a tool to clean the download.ject vulnerability
Visit Microsoft's What You Should Know site for info

News reports began circulating Thursday evening June 24, 2004
about another security vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer users
Users who browsed to an infected website were redirected to a Russian website,
there a Trojan Horse program installed a keystroke logger,
which recorded user's login names, passwords, and credit card information.
Read MSNBC's story on the infection
and a good story from InfoWorld
Note: there's at least 2 componenets to the vulnerability
Websites running IIS should install the MS04-011 patch
End Users need to install the MS04-013 patch
Visit Microsoft's site for info
and also Symantec's (Norton's) page on the js.scob.trojan
Search your own system for the kk32.dll and surf.dat files, if you don't find them = you're clean!
Also if you use an alternative browser such as Mozilla or Opera, you should be clean

Microsoft released June's Security Updates on 6/08/04
Only 2 updates this month
One MS04-016, affects the DirectPlay component found in versions of DirectX
that may be used in versions of Windows 98 and newer,
it's given a moderate severity rating by Microsoft.
The second MS04-017, also given a moderate severity,
is in the Crystal Reports Web viewer from Business Objects.
This was shipped with several Microsoft products,
thus they're publicizing and releasing the update.
As we learned with the Sasser Worm in April,
while these updates may not appear to be critical, we shouldn't take a chance.
As usual we recomend you visit Windows Update and install all critical updates
Here's the link to all of Microsoft's current Security Updates

Dealing with the Sasser Virus? - Links to help you!
Symantec has a removal tool FxSasser
Or use the Stinger tool from McAfee, it removes 41 viruses Stinger
Microsoft has several pages to help Instructions for XP Users
another page What you should know about Sasser Worm
and Microsoft's Sasser Removal Tool
and a link to download the Windows XP version of the LSASS Patch
Note: If you're running WIN '98, or WIN Me, your system won't get infected

Microsoft released May's Security Updates 5/11/04
It updates the Help and Support Center in Windows XP, and Server 2003
once again Windows '98, Me and NT are not affected
While on the surface this update doesn't appear to be as critical
as the LSASS vulnerability that led to the the Sasser Worm
I think we've all learned we're better off not taking a chance,
as usual we recomend you visit Windows Update and install all critical updates
here's the link to all of Microsoft's current Security Updates

Microsoft has a couple virus removal tools
Detecting and Cleaning tool for the download.ject vulnerability
MyDoom Removal Tool
It works on MyDoom.A, MyDoom.B and DoomJuice
and Microsoft's Sasser Removal Tool
Please keep your virus definitions up to date!

Here's a link from PC Magazine that features their Weekly Security Wrap-up

Here's a link to Microsoft's Technet Security Page, Bulletins, Virus and other info!

The newest versions of the Bagle virus appear to spread without attachments
They use an Internet Explorer Object Tag vulnerability to spread
this was patched by Microsoft in 2003, please use Windows Update
and pay attention to MS03-040 (KB828750) released Oct. 3, 2003
it was a Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer.
Here's a link to the specific download 828750
MS03-040 was later replaced by MS03-048, Nov. 11, 2003
which was later replaced by MS04-004, Feb. 4, 2004
they were both also Cumulative Patches for Internet Explorer

Microsoft released April's Security Updates 4/13/04
these include updates to most current versions of Windows
as well as an RPC/DCOM update, an Outlook Express update
and an upgrade to the Microsft Jet Database
here's the link to all of Microsoft's current Security Updates

Microsoft released March's Security Updates 3/09/04
One (MS04-009) was upgraded to critical on 3/10/04

Microsoft released March's Security Updates 3/09/04
One (MS04-009) was upgraded to critical on 3/10/04
Bulletin #: MS04-010 Knowledge Base #: 838512 Date: 3/09/04
Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Allow Information Disclosure Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.0
Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.1

Components Affected:

Severity:

Moderate
Products Not Affected:
Windows Messenger

 Version: 1.0
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-010
If you use MSN Messenger you should install the update

Bulletin #: MS04-009 Knowledge Base #: 828040 Date: 3/09/04
Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Could Allow Code Execution Updated: 3/10/04

Products Affected:
Microsoft Office XP SP 2
Microsoft Outlook 2002 SP 2

Components Affected:

Severity:

Critical
Products Not Affected:
Microsoft Office 2000 SP 3
Microsoft Office XP SP 3
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Outlook 2000 SP 3
Microsoft Outlook 2002 SP 3
Microsoft Outlook 2003
 Version: 2.1
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-009
Microsoft recommends users install the update immediately

Bulletin #: MS04-008 Knowledge Base #: 832359 Date: 3/09/04
Vulnerability in Windows Media Services Could Allow a Denial of Service Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP 2, 3, + 4

Components Affected:
Windows Media Services 4.1

Severity:

Moderate
Products Not Affected:
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP 2, 3, + 4
Microsoft Windows 2000 XP
Microsoft Windows 2000 XP 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003
 Version: 1.0
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-008
This affects Windows Media Services 4.1 (included with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server)

Microsoft released February's Security Update 2/10/04
Once again a couple are listed as critical updates, do you need them?
Bulletin #: MS04-007 Knowledge Base #: 828028 Date: 2/10/04
ASN.1 Vulnerability Could Allow Code Execution
(Abstract Syntax Notation)		 Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a
Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Server 4.0 SP6
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2, SP3 and SP4
Microsoft Windows XP, and XP SP1
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition, and SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition

Components Affected:
Microsoft ASN.1 Library
(Abstract Syntax Notation)

Severity:

Critical
Products Not Affected:
 Version: 1.0
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-007
If you have the file msasn1.dll on your system, you should update

Bulletin #: MS04-006 Knowledge Base #: 830352 Date: 2/10/04
Vulnerability in the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) Could Allow Code Execution Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition SP6
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2, SP3 and SP4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition

Components Affected:

Severity:

Important
Products Not Affected:
Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 SP6a
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2, SP3 and SP4
Microsoft Windows XP, and XP SP 1
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition, and XP 64-Bit Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003, and SP1
Version: 1.0
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-006
WINS server administrators should install the patch at the earliest opportunity

Bulletin #: MS04-005 Knowledge Base #: 835150 Date: 2/10/04
Vulnerability in Virtual PC for Mac could lead to privilege elevation Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0, 6.01, 6.02 and 6.1

Components Affected:

Severity:

Important
Products Not Affected:
none
 Version: 1.0
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-005
Customers who are using Microsoft® Virtual PC for Mac

Microsoft released one February's Security Updates early
They say this critical Internet Explorer vulnerability
was serious enough to warrant an immediate release
And they've updated this patch twice (most recently 02/09/04)
Bulletin #: MS04-004 Knowledge Base #: 832894 Date: 2/02/04
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer - Could Allow Remote Code Execution Updated: 2/09/04

Products Affected:
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2, SP3 and SP4
Microsoft Windows XP, and XP SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Components Affected:
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0

Severity:

Critical
Products Not Affected:
 Version: 1.4
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-004
This update replaces an earlier MS03-048, that itself was a cumulative update

Microsoft's first round of Security Bulletins for 2004 were released
Are you vulnerable to any of these? - Find out Here!
Bulletin #: MS04-003 Knowledge Base #: 832483 Date: 1/13/04
Buffer Overrun in MDAC Function Could Allow Code Execution Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5
(included with Microsoft Windows 2000)
Microsoft Data Access Components 2.6
(included with Microsoft SQL Server 2000)
Microsoft Data Access Components 2.7
(included with Microsoft Windows XP)
Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8
(included with Microsoft Windows Server 2003)

Severity:

Important
Products Not Affected:

 		Version: 1.0
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-003

Bulletin #: MS04-002 Knowledge Base #: 832759 Date: 1/13/04
Vulnerability in Exchange Server 2003 Could Lead to Privilege Escalation Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Severity:

Moderate
Products Not Affected:
Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
 		Version: 1.1
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-002

Bulletin #: MS04-001 Knowledge Base #: 816458 Date: 1/13/04
Vulnerability in H.323 Filter Can Allow Code Execution Updated:

Products Affected:
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
Microsoft Small Business Server 2000
Microsoft Small Business Server 2003

Severity:

Critical
Products Not Affected:
Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
 		Version: 1.0
Read Microsoft's Security Bulletin: MS04-001

Microsoft didn't release any new Security Updates in December (12/9/03)
Although it did revise one of November's updates (MS03-051) 12/10/03

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for advice and help with removing spyware and adware from your systems

Older Microsoft Security Bulletins from 2003:
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