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Microsoft Releasing Updates, Patches, Products March 11, 2008
This month Microsoft rolls out Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system and the first service pack for Windows Vista. Last week, Chairman Bill Gates announced Microsoft Online Services, which promises to "provide the rich interactivity of on-premises client and server applications, and the flexibility and scalability of Web-based services."
Storm Exploits Google Blogger Site August 31, 2007
Google's blogger site has been used by the Storm worm to further spread malicious code. Bogus entries in the blog include links to sites that pass the code through downloads, according to the SANS Institute. Windows PCs infected by this code are exploited to access private data and to spread the code to other computers. The deceptive links appear to be pointed to YouTube, e-greeting cards, or software testing sites.
SANS issued another warning to users of MSN Messenger's video chat feature. Upgrading to version 8.1 is the best defense against this exploit code which can cause system crashes. Also noted is continued activity by older viruses and worms, including the Slammer worm which debuted in 2003 and continues to spread, exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. For further information, see
Malicious Email Alert: Return of the Storm Trojan August 23rd, 2007
A malicious email phenomenon commonly referred to as "Storm" has resurfaced with new variations. The most recent versions use the ploy of confirming membership in some organization and direct the recipient to visit a web page. As with previsous versions of Storm, there is a link to a website that will infect computers with malicious code. As always, be wary of links sent in unsolicited email messages. Do not download any files that are offered through links in such messages.
Technology News
Visit this page frequently to view news items and other information affecting our clients and the information technology industry:
Microsoft Releasing Updates, Patches, Products March 11, 2008
This month Microsoft rolls out Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system and the first service pack for Windows Vista. Last week, Chairman Bill Gates announced Microsoft Online Services, which promises to "provide the rich interactivity of on-premises client and server applications, and the flexibility and scalability of Web-based services."
Storm Exploits Google Blogger Site August 31, 2007
Google's blogger site has been used by the Storm worm to further spread malicious code. Bogus entries in the blog include links to sites that pass the code through downloads, according to the SANS Institute. Windows PCs infected by this code are exploited to access private data and to spread the code to other computers. The deceptive links appear to be pointed to YouTube, e-greeting cards, or software testing sites.
SANS issued another warning to users of MSN Messenger's video chat feature. Upgrading to version 8.1 is the best defense against this exploit code which can cause system crashes. Also noted is continued activity by older viruses and worms, including the Slammer worm which debuted in 2003 and continues to spread, exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. For further information, see
Malicious Email Alert: Return of the Storm Trojan August 23rd, 2007
A malicious email phenomenon commonly referred to as "Storm" has resurfaced with new variations. The most recent versions use the ploy of confirming membership in some organization and direct the recipient to visit a web page. As with previsous versions of Storm, there is a link to a website that will infect computers with malicious code. As always, be wary of links sent in unsolicited email messages. Do not download any files that are offered through links in such messages.