Archive for May 3rd, 2007

The Sober Email Worm is Back

Posted in All Posts, Email Security, Online Security on May 3rd, 2007

The Sober worm is back. There are a number of variants, but, don’t trust any emails warning about a forgotten or reset password.

One variant targets MSN users, and purports to be from the webmaster@msn.com. The attachment contains the sober worm.

Don’t fall for it. If your antivirus doesn’t catch it, delete it immediately. Then get a better antivirus program. Or update the darned thing.

Fix the QuckTime bug Quickly

Posted in Updates on May 3rd, 2007

Apple has released new version QuckTime that fixes a critical vulnerability.

QuckTime is one of those ubiquitous programs that is installed on almost all computers, and that most computer owners probably don’t even realize is there.

So, we advise all users to install this update right away. Look for the blue ‘Q’ icon in your task bar, right click and select, Check for QuckTime updates.

Or visit apple.com:

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/win.html

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