– Panda Software’s weekly report on viruses and intruders -
"Madrid, November 17, 2006 -
This week’s report looks at a series of Microsoft vulnerabilities,
MS06-066, MS06-067, MS06-068, MS06-069, MS06-070, and MS06-071, the
TelnetOn.A worm and the Briz.S Trojan.
Bulletins MS06-067 to MS06-071 refer to several critical
vulnerabilities, including a cumulative update for Internet Explorer
(MS06-067), a flaw in Flash Player (MS06-069) and another in XML Core
Services (MS06-071). The MS06-066 bulletin is classified as "important"
and deals with problems in the client service for NetWare. Microsoft
has made security updates for these problems available to users. It is
advisable to install them as soon as possible, as many of these flaws
could compromise system security by allowing code to be run."
SiSoftware Sandra XI Released
Free complimentary upgrade to all our 2007 version customers
London, UK, November 20th 2006 – SiSoftware has announced the
launch of SiSoftware Sandra XI, the latest version of its award-winning
utility, which includes remote analysis, benchmarking and diagnostic
features for PCs, servers, Pocket PC1, Smartphone2, small office/home office (SOHO) networks and enterprise networks.
Clucking With Penguins: A Beginner’s Guide to Linux @ HardwareLogic
"Whether you need a secure server, a stable render box, or you’re just looking for a way to save money on your next build, Linux is often an excellent choice. Perhaps you’ve tried Linux before and gave up after dozens of frustrating hours of hacking patches, compiling drivers, and incompatible file formats. Or maybe you’re interested in Linux, but you don’t know how to go about obtaining and using it. You may even be scared to try it after hearing the horror stories of early Linux systems. If you fall into any of these categories, this article was written especially for you."