Cyber Security

[DanPickUp]

The first Trojan in history to steal Linux and Mac OS X passwords

Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web is reporting the emergence of the first cross-platform backdoor to run under Linux and Mac OS X. This malicious program is designed to steal passwords stored by a number of popular Internet applications. BackDoor.Wirenet.1 is the first such Trojan capable of running under any of these operating systems.

http://news.drweb.com/show/?i=2679&lng=en&c=14

 

[DanPickUp]

How safe are your windows passwords?

Depends on the the piece of software that interfaces the company's scanner hardware with Windows.

Fingerprint reader reveals passwords

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Fingerprint-reader-reveals-passwords-1704058.html

 

[DanPickUp]

If you are a regular Apple user do update your iTune software as quick as possible.

Why?

Read the following: Apple closes more than 160 security holes in iTunes

http://www.h-online.com/security/ne...han-160-security-holes-in-iTunes-1706849.html

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

 

[DanPickUp]

Urgent: Do not use IE until it is patched, as for now you will be under high risk for any attack under remote code execution, which it is already actively used from criminals . (Easiest solution is to use an other browser like Opera or Firefox until the problem is solved with a patch from Microsoft).

Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Published: Monday, September 17, 2012

Executive Summary

Microsoft is investigating public reports of a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, and Internet Explorer 9. Internet Explorer 10 is not affected. Microsoft is aware of targeted attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2757760

https://community.rapid7.com/commun...h-a-new-internet-explorer-0-day-in-metasploit

 

[DanPickUp]

Urgent: If you run Adobe Flash Player and AIR on your system, you have to update now as they found again several security wholes in it. The update is needed on any platform.

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html

Keep the link as you will need it in the future again and again.

 

[VJAY]

Intel Anti-Theft Service

The Intel Anti-Theft Service (the Service) lets you lock down your laptop if it is lost or stolen so that no one can use it. It also allows you to create an encrypted folder (known as Secure Data Vault) on your laptop where you can store private files. The following steps help you enable the Service

See the introduction video

http://www.intel.com/pctd/us/Intel_ATservice_Tutorial.mp4

Quickstart Installation Procedures

http://www.intel.com/support/services/anti-theft-svc/sb/CS-033307.htm

Registering Your Anti-Theft Service

http://www.intel.com/support/services/anti-theft-svc/sb/CS-033308.htm

Download Center

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...pe=Documentation&OSFullname=OS+Independenteng

User Guide

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20536/eng/UserGuide.pdf

If you have an Intel processor and you are any way on the Intel link, you may also check if your intel drivers are up today:

http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect?iid=dc_iduu

I think this features not active for India.....No new users registartion link showing @ atservice.intel.com

 

[DanPickUp]

I think this features not active for India.....No new users registartion link showing @ atservice.intel.com

You may get in touch with them and ask about your query.

 

[DanPickUp]

Urgent: Important security updates arrive for all Windows users

http://www.h-online.com/security/ne...tes-arrive-for-all-Windows-users-1749542.html

A personal note: Keep the following link in which you can download when ever and what ever your system allows:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/down...24&p=2&r=10&t=4338&s=availabledate~Descending

 

[DanPickUp]

Hi

In case you some times play games on any Windows system, be aware about the DirectX applications the version runs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectX

Here a link to check what you run on your windows system http://www.directxupdate.com/

If you run already the new Windows 8 you will have DirectX 11 which can be a problem for older windows games.

What to do in that case< You may try that steps< Download an older version like the DirectX 9 version and when installing it on your computer, create a new folder in the program folder to not downgrade your 11 level. If you not create a new folder it may overwrites your 11 level and that would not be professional.

DanPickUp

 

[DanPickUp]

Hi

Yesterday we had December-Patch day by Microsoft and it is highly recommended to update any Windows system today. The updates are as important to restart your computer after installing them.

http://www.h-online.com/security/ne...ckage-includes-critical-Word-fix-1766834.html

Also Adobe has today very important updates>

http://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-security-hotfix-apsb12-26.html

Further updates from Adobe are there for Adobe AIR 3.5 and Adobe Flash Player.

DanPickUP