We are testing a new application, Called GreenBorder that purports to fully protect you from any and all internet threats.

Excerpts from their web site:

“GreenBorder Pro is your safe window onto the Internet. Surf any Web site – nothing can get to your files or PC. Shop and bank online without being spied on. Download files without fear of hidden threats. It’s true “set & forget” protection that’s never out of date.”  

“Using virtualization combined with strong security, GreenBorder’s patented technology creates an impenetrable protective barrier that keeps all interactions with a web site and its associated content and programs away from the internal parts of the PC (including the operating system and applications) as well as the user’s drives and files. GreenBorder Pro prevents malicious code encountered online or embedded in downloaded content from silently installing; in addition, the software keeps all files and system resources invisible, protecting them from attacks and preventing them from being remotely accessed, modified, or controlled.”       http://www.greenborder.com/

Hey, it’s worth a try.

A significant security vulnerability has been found in Skype that can allow an attacker to download files from your computer.  The only impediment is that the attacker must know the location and name of the file.  But since most computer users have programs installed in the default location, it is easy for the attacker to request sensitive files. 

Therefore this has the potential o being quite a dangerous vulnerability. 

Skype advises all users to upgrade to the latest versions:

• Skype 2.5, release 2.5.*.79 or later
• Skype 2.0, release 2.0.*.105 or later

For more information:  http://www.skype.com/security/skype-sb-2006-001.html