HzO WaterBlock is waterproofing everything!

[caption id="attachment_11475" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo Credit:[HzO][/caption]All the panic attacks from damaging your phone because a couple droplets of water touched your smartphone will no longer exist.  This new WaterBlock technology called HzO is waterproofing everything.  This technological advancement is a game changer.

Click here to view a video provided by FoxBusiness.com

This simple spray makes your cellphone, tablets, shoes, clothes, and just about everything you can think of water resistant.  HzO is a nano-coating that protects even the smallest electronics on the inside.  The WaterBlock technology defends against any moisture at the molecular level.  The product attaches to the circuits in devices and repels liquids away.  The HzO doesn't add any weight nor does it affect the performance of your device.

Not for consumers

The HzO is not for consumers, HzO is something device makers are going to start to incorporate into the manufacturing processes. HzO is soon appearing in gadgets from NavELite, putting it in the luxaury TAG Heuer smartphone. This special liquid blocking technology began for emergency response communications equipment that could function in maritime environments. This waterproof equipment would save thousands of lives, since electronic devices would never fail from water damage. In 2009, ZAGG had a vision of protecting electronics and other commercialized technology with the HzO solution.

Gorilla Glass

[caption id="attachment_11476" align="alignright" width="270"] Photo Credit: [cnet News][/caption]Gorilla Glass is another alternative to check out for protecting your smartphones. Although this isn't a waterproof protect ant, the Gorilla Glass is 8 to 10 times more resistant than normal smartphone screens. According to Corning, consumer complaint rates are more than twice as high for scratches on touch-screen notebooks than for scratches used for other mobile devices.   Dell is the first one in line to sign up for installing the Gorilla Glass this fall.

So relief is on the way...spending hundreds for your smartphone will be safer than ever. Clumsy mistakes, won't be so crucial to the life of your gadgets anymore.

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References:

New Gorilla Glass protects touch-screen notebooks - c|net
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57595779-92/new-gorilla-glass-protects-touch-screen-notebooks/
July 29, 2013

HzO WaterBlock Technology
http://www.hzoinside.com/

HzO Makes Your Smartphone Waterproof... on the Inside - Mashable
http://mashable.com/2013/01/09/hzo-waterblock/
Jan 9, 2013

Waterproof Phones a Must Have in 2013 - Fox Business
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2080938609001/waterproof-phones-a-must-have-in-2013/
Jan 8, 2013



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Microsoft Issues Worldwide Virus Alert

The talk and the footprint of computer viruses in the online world had reduced significantly in the last year. Hackers and online miscreants had moved on to other methods of attacking computers as viruses were considered to be too weak. But Microsoft recently announced that the trend is all set to change in the coming days. A security expert from the IT giant said that hackers were reverting back to the usage of viruses and coming up with innovative attack vectors. He said that this year, the world will witness a significant increase in the usage of viruses for attacking computers (both personal and corporate).

Low Broadband Penetration Rate

Tim Rains, the security expert who announced the news, said that Microsoft was monitoring the virus trends on the World Wide Web and noticed a spike in the volume of viruses for the first time. He said that low broadband penetration rate has increased the chances of a computer getting infected with any of the malicious software, including Trojans and worms. He said that this trend is being exploited by hackers and they are using viruses more actively to infect broadband connected computers (which is almost every internet enabled computer today). Microsoft also added that they had traced the infections to as far as Egypt, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Viruses Are Easy to Eliminate

Rains said that even today, viruses are very easy to be removed as their signatures can be easily detected and tracked. He said that users are expected to keep their anti-virus systems updated which will significantly reduce the chances of being attacked by a virus.

[via NBC News ]

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Buy of the Week: 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display for $953

With built-in Thunderbolt technology - the fastest, most flexible I/O ever - the Apple Thunderbolt Display can do things other displays simply can't.

Of course, it delivers a brilliant viewing experience. But connect it to any Thunderbolt-enabled Mac and it becomes a Plug-and-Play hub for everything you do.

Features include a high-resolution 2560-by-1440 LED-backlit display, a FaceTime HD camera, high-quality audio, three USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 800 port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a Thunderbolt port for daisy-chaining additional high-performance devices.

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Specifications for 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display

MFR#	MC914LL/B
Product Type	27" LED-backlit LCD monitor
Panel Type	IPS
Built-in Devices	Microphone, USB hub, camera
Aspect Ratio	Widescreen (16:9)
Native Resolution	2560 x 1440
Brightness	375 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Response Time	12 ms
Color Support	16.7 million colors
Input Connectors	Thunderbolt
Speakers	Integrated
Color Support	16.7 million colors
Dimensions (WxDxH)	25.6 in x 8.1 in x 19.3 in
Environmental Standards	ENERGY STAR Qualified
Warranty	1-year Apple Warranty

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Spammers Exploit Boston Marathon Bombing to Spread Malware

Click with caution if you receive unsolicited emails or find yourself wanting to click a website link related to the deadly bombing attack at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Antivirus firms Avira and Sophos, along with email security provider AppRiver have already intercepted emails from spammers aspiring to dupe users into following malicious links by offering links to video footage of the attacks.

There are a variety of domain names and subject lines associated with this spam campaign; some of the subject lines in use are:

• Explosion[s] at Boston Marathon


• Boston Explosion Caught on Video


• Aftermath to explosion at Boston Marathon


• Video of Explosion at the Boston Marathon 2013


• Runner captures. Marathon Explosions


• 2 Explosions at the Boston Marathon

The body of the email appears to contain nothing more than a link pointing to a website that has legitimate videos from the attack. However, that same site is rigged with malicious code that will attempt to exploit Java plugin vulnerabilities in order to drop a backdoor Trojan on your machine.

Avira identifies the threat as TR/Crypt.ZPACK.Gen, while Sophos identifies it as Troj/Tepfer-Q.

Upon a successful infection, TR/Crypt.ZPACk.Gen (or Troj/Tepfer-Q) will modify the system registry and connect to a remote server, granting an attacker remote access to the affected PC.

Tips to Keep Your PC Safe

Avira warns that malicious links may also be posted on Facebook, so users should also exercise caution when following links shared on social networks. Here are a few other bits of advice to help keep your computer malware-free:

• Do not click links or download files attached to unsolicited emails.


• Stick to the official websites of your favorite news channel to get the latest updates.


• Keep your operating system and installed third-party software fully patched and up-to-date.


• Always run antivirus software and keep the virus definitions current.

Did You Already Fall for It?

Both Avira and Sophos offer security products capable of detecting and removing the malware being spread by these online attacks. So if you have the sinking feeling that you may have followed a bad link, you may want to try performing a full system scan using one of their products.

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Buy of the Week: HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G1 Tablet for $1,378

Business is constantly changing. Adjust accordingly. Work doesn't always adapt to your style. So HP designed an HP EliteBook that does. By designing an ultra-thin, full-performance notebook that transforms into a tablet, you can choose what works best in any situation. The HP EliteBook Revolve. It's a whole twist on getting more done.

Until April 19th, 2013, you can order a HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G1 Tablet from Hyphenet for only $1,378 + shipping!

Specifications for HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G1 Tablet

MFR#	D3K48UT#ABA
Product Type	Notebook (Convertible Design)
Display	11.6" LED-backlight Multi-Touch UVWA 1366 x 768 (HD)
Processor	Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3437U 1.9 GHz
Memory	4 GB DDR3L
Storage	128 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Networking	802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Gigabit Ethernet
Battery	6-cell - up to 8.5 hours
Security	Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Operating System	Windows 8 Pro (Windows 7 Professional 64-bit downgrade - pre-installed: Windows 7)
Environmental Standards	ENERGY STAR Qualified
Warranty	3-year HP Warranty

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American Airlines Spam Spreads Backdoor Trojan

Webroot is cautioning users not to fall for spam emails posing as a notification from American Airlines stating that their ticket is all set and ready for download.

This spam campaign isn’t exactly new, although previous versions may have had malicious files attached directly to the email itself.

Here’s what the current variant looks like:

 

American Airlines

Customer Notification

Your bought ticket is attached to the letter as a scan document.

To use your ticket you should Download It.

The embedded link will prompt users to download an executable, “Electronic Ticket.exe” that only 10/46 antivirus will identify as malware.

Dr. Web antivirus detects the threat as BackDoor.Kuluoz.4. Once it has infected your system, BackDoor.Kuluoz.4 will modify system files, inject itself into system processes and connect to a list of command & control servers.

Did You Get this Spam Email?

If you received a copy of this spam email, it is advised that you:

• Do not click on any links within the email.


• Do not download any files that may be attached or linked from this email.


• Forward a copy of the email, including the header to webmaster@aa.com.


• Delete the email immediately.

If You Downloaded Any Files...

If you made the mistake of clicking the link or opening any files attached to spam emails resembling the one above, you are advised to perform a full system scan using an antivirus solution offered by one of the following vendors:

• Dr. Web


• Sophos


• Kaspersky

Their products are capable of detecting and removing the threat associated with this attack. Be sure to be more careful in the future!

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Buy of the Week: Dell 2350dn Laser Printer for $155

Impress your clients with professional-quality double-sided printouts from the Dell™ 2350dn Mono Laser Printer. Enjoy sharp-looking documents, easy networking and fast printing with this dependable printer that works hard for your office or workgroup.

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Specifications for Dell 2350dn Laser Printer

MFR#	2350DN
Product Type	Workgroup Laser Printer (Monochrome)
Print Speed	Up to 40 ppm (Letter A 8.5" x 11") Up to 38 ppm (A4 8.25" x 11.7")
Max Res (B&W)	1200 dpi
Automatic Duplexing	Yes
Interface	Parallel, USB, LAN
Processor	400 MHz
RAM Installed (MAX)	32 MB ( 288 MB )
Language Simulation	PCL 5E
Media Type	Transparencies, greeting cards, labels, plain paper, bond paper, recycled paper
Total Media Capacity	300 sheets
Media Handling	250-sheet input tray, 50-sheet multipurpose tray
Monthly Duty Cycle	60,000 pages
Networking	Print server - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
System Requirements	UNIX, HP-UX 11i, Citrix MetaFrame, SuSE Linux 10.x, Novell NetWare 5.1, SunSoft Solaris 8, SunSoft Solaris 9, SunSoft Solaris 10, Apple MacOS 9.0 or later, Apple MacOS X or later, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits)

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Spyware Uses Fake Facebook Page to Steal Credit Card Data

It’s time to scan your computer for malware if you try to visit Facebook.com and land on a "security check" page requesting that you enter your credit card information to “verify your account.”

Spyware that TrendMicro researchers identify as TSPY_MINOCDO.A tricks unsuspecting users into disclosing their financial information by redirecting them to a spoofed Facebook security check page every time they attempt to visit the social networking site.

The redirect is done through the infected machine’s HOST file, and prevents the user from accessing any legitimate Facebook pages until the malware is removed.

Please complete a security check

Security checks help keep Facebook trustworthy and free of spam.

Use a credit card to verify your account

To keep Facebook a safe environment and to make sure that you are using your real name, we require you to confirm your identity by submitting your credit card information.

- This information will only be used to verify your identity.
- Your credit card will not be charged in any way.
- We do not store any credit card information on our servers.
- Please enter the following information to be able to continue using your Facebook account.

Information submitted through the false Facebook page is sent back to the cybercriminals to use as they please.

Aside from stealing payment information, researchers say that TSPY_MINOCDO.A modifies the system registry to ensure it starts every time Windows does, performs DNS queries to multiple domains to ensure that it can report back to its command server, and monitors all browsing activity.

TSPY_MINOCDO.A is distributed via drive-by-download attacks and other malware, so users can protect their computers by:

• Keeping their operating system and installed software fully patched and up-to-date.


• Always running antivirus software and keeping the virus definitions current.


• Exercising caution when following hyperlinks (do a little research first!).


• Disabling Java in their browser if it is not needed (the Java browser plugin is often targeted in cyberattacks).

Above all else, trust your instincts and don’t hand out your credit card information to “verify” your account on a FREE social networking website.

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Explore the New BlackBerry 10 OS in Your Existing Mobile Browser

If you’ve been following the news related to the new BlackBerry 10, you may be wondering how it intends on standing out from the iOS and Android crowd.  Explore the new Blackberry 10 OS in your existing browser.

In the event that you’re even the least bit curious about the new BB10 phones, but far too lazy to go to a store and check out the phone in person, you can tour the BlackBerry 10 OS on your current phone by going to blackberry.com/glimpse.

Just keep in mind that this is a demo of user interaction and BB10 features and not a full emulation. The website does not work for desktop browsers – only mobile (as far as I can tell).

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Have you checked out the new BlackBerry 10 yet? What are your thoughts?

[via TechCrunch]

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Malware Steals Credit Card Data from POS Systems & ATMs

Several hundred POS terminals and ATMs in the United States have been infected by malware designed to steal debit and credit card data, according to security firm Group-IB.

The malware, named “Dump Memory Grabber” is written in C++ without the use of any additional libraries and is capable of collecting Track 1 and Track 2 card data (full name, account number, expiration date, etc.) from infected systems – providing fraudsters all the information they need to create physical card clones.

Upon infection, Dump Memory Grabber modifies the system registry to ensure it runs whenever the affected machine boots, lists all running processes and proceeds to search memory for sensitive payment information. The stolen data is then uploaded via FTP to a remote server believed to be controlled by Russian cybercriminals affiliated with a “big cyber-crime gang.”

The malware is said to have siphoned data associated with debit and credit cards issued by major U.S. banks like Chase, Capital One, Citibank and Union Bank of California.

Group-IB told Security Week that it appears the malware infected most of the POS terminals and ATMs were infected with the help of insiders, such as employees with physical access to the machine or authorization to update system software.  Only a handful of systems running Windows XP or Windows Embedded appeared to be compromised remotely.  Attackers were also able to exploit vulnerabilities in the banks’ network to plant the malware in some cases.

Group-IB has shared its findings on Dump Memory Grabber with VISA, the affected banks and law enforcement.

[via Security Week]

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Buy of the Week: Dell Latitude 10 Tablet for $578

Latitude 10 is the tablet that's built for business with easy management and security, and a swappable battery for go-anywhere productivity.

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Specifications for Dell Latitude 10 Tablet

MFR#	469-3998
Product Type	Tablet
Display	10.1" IPS TFT WLED 1366 x 768 (Multi-Touch)
Processor	1.8GHz Intel Atom Z2760 ( Dual-Core )
Storage	64 GB
RAM	2 GB RAM
Supported Flash Memory Cards	SD Memory Card
Wireless Connectivity	Yes
Camera	8 Megapixel rear, 2 Megapixel front
Features	USB host, HDMI Port
Dimensions (WxDxH)	10.8" x 7" x 0.4"
Weight	22.9 oz
Operating System	Windows 8 Pro 32-bit Edition
Warranty	1-year Dell Warranty

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Malware Uses Evernote as Command & Control Server

TrendMicro researchers have recently stumbled upon a piece of malware that uses the popular note-taking service, Evernote as its command and control server.

The malware, which TrendMicro detects as BKDR_VERNOT.A is classified as a backdoor, and grants an attacker remote access to an infected system to do as they please.

“The sample we gathered consists of an executable file, which drops a .DLL file and injects it into a legitimate process,” Threat Response Engineer, Nikko Tamana  explained on the TrendMicro blog, “The said .DLL file performs the actual backdoor routines.”

Aside from downloading and executing additional files, those backdoor routines include collecting information about the infected system, such as the OS, timezone, user name, computer name, registered owner and organization.

TrendMicro researchers found that commands were retrieved from the notes saved in an Evernote account, which is also suspected to be the location where the stolen data is unloaded.

This is not the first time that malware authors have abused a legitimate service to relay information and evade detection. Twitter and Google Docs are two other services that have been used by malware in the past.

Keeping Your System Safe

BKDR_VERNOT.A is spread via drive-by-download and other malware, so users can minimize their chances of infection by:

• Keeping their operating system and installed third-party software fully patched and up-to-date.


• Running antivirus software with the latest virus definitions.


• Exercising caution when following suspicious hyperlinks (even if they appear to be harmless image links).


• Scanning email file attachments before downloading and/or opening them.

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Buy of the Week: HP Officejet Pro X451dn for $452!

The next generation of printing is here.

With the HP Officejet Pro X451dn Printer, you can print professional-quality color up to twice the speed and half the cost per page of color lasers. Plus, get auto two-sided printing and a 500-sheet input tray, so you can load less and print more.

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Specifications for HP Officejet Pro X451dn

MFR#	CN459A#B1H
Product Type	Workgroup Printer - Inkjet - Color
Inkjet Technology	HP PageWide
Print Speed	Up to 55 ppm - Black Draft - (8.5" x 11") Up to 55 ppm - color Draft - (8.5" x 11") Up to 36 ppm - B/W (ISO/IEC 24734) - (8.5" x 11") Up to 36 ppm - Color (ISO/IEC 24734) - (8.5" x 11")
Max Resolution (B&W)	1200 x 1200 dpi
Max Resolution (Color)	2400 x 1200 dpi
Automatic Duplexer	Yes
Interface	USB 2.0, LAN, USB host
AirPrint Enabled	Yes
Total Media Capacity	550 Sheets
Monthly Duty Cycle (Max)	50,000 pages
Networking	Network adapter
System Requirements	Linux, Windows XP SP3 or later, Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Windows 8, OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Warranty	1-year HP Warranty

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Experian Spam Used to Spread Data-Stealing Trojan

Don’t open any files attached to emails purporting to be from Experian, claiming that a “key change” has been posted to “one of your three national credit reports.”

Spammers are pumping out Experian phishing emails in an attempt to infect as many computers as possible with malware.

Below is a copy of the email to watch out for:

From: Experian
Subject: IMPORTANT – A Key Change Has Been Posted

Experian

Membership ID #932823422

A Key Change Has Been Posted to One of Your Credit Reports

A key change has been posted to one of your three national Credit Reports. Each day we monitor your Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion Credit Reports for key changes that may help you detect potential credit fraud or identity theft. Even if you know what caused your Report to change, you don’t know how it will affect your credit, so we urge you to do the following:

• View detailed report by opening the attachment.


• You will be prompted to open (view) the file or save (download) it to your computer.


• For best results, save the file first, then open it in a Web browser.


• Contact our Customer Care Center with any additional questions.

Note: The attached file contains personal data.

Your Experian.com membership gives you the confidence you need to look after your credit. We encourage you to log-in regularly to take full advantage of the benefits your membership has to offer, such as unlimited access to your Credit Report and Score Tracker. Notifications like this are an important part of your membership, and in helping you stay on top of your credit.

*If it has been less than thirty days since you joined Experian.com, your monthly credit statement includes your information for the period of time you have been enrolled.

© 2013 Consumerinfo.com, Inc.

The danger of this email lies within the attached file, Credit_Report_XXXXXXXXX.zip which contains an .exe file with the same name and a misleading PDF icon. A virus total scan of the exe reveals that it is actually PWS:Win32/Fareit, and not a credit report as the email suggests (big surprise there).

Did You Receive This Email?

If this email lands in your inbox, be sure that you:

• Do not download or open any attached files.


• Report the email to SpamCop.


• Delete the email immediately.

Did You Already Open the Attached File?

According to Virus Total, 29/46 antivirus programs are capable of detecting the threat associated with this spam campaign, so double-check the VT results and make sure your antivirus can catch it.  Then, do a full system scan and remove any detected threats.

[via DataProtectionCenter.com]

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Buy of the Week: Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z 3318 All-in-One for $898!

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z All-in-One (AIO) desktop simplifies your workspace management along with performance, features and reliability. Change the way you manage desktops and enterprise applications using the Intel vPro ready technology.

Until March 22nd, 2013, you can order a Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z 3318 All-in-One from Hyphenet for only $898 + shipping!

Specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z 3318 All-in-One

MFR#	3318F9U
Product Type	Personal Computer
Form Factor	All-in-one
Display	23" LED Display 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Processor	Intel Core i3 (3rd Gen) 3220 3.3 GHz (Dual-Core)
RAM	4 GB DDR3 SDRAM - 1600 MHz
Hard Drive	500 GB
Optical Drive	DVD-Writer
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 2500
Audio Output	Integrated - stereo
Networking	Gigabit LAN
Input Device	Mouse, keyboard
Operating System	Windows 8 Pro (64-bit)

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AVG Mistakenly Flags Windows System File as Trojan

AVG antivirus software caused a bit of ruckus for Windows XP users on Thursday morning after incorrectly flagging the Windows system file, wintrust.dll as a Trojan,“Generic32.FJU.”

Users that followed the software’s instructions to remove the file and reboot the system would have their machines caught in a never-ending restart cycle.

At that point, users would have to use a Rescue CD to help boot the affected system and copy the wintrust.dll file (from another PC) back to the Windows System 32 folder in order to return things back to normal.

Thankfully AVG released a virus update to correct the problem shortly before 1pm, pushing out virus database 567 for AVG version 9.0 and 2012, and virus database #6174 for AVG 2013.

It is unclear how many users were affected by the false positive.

[via H Security]

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Buy of the Week: Ergotron DeskStand DS100 for $244!

The DS100 Series is a line of products within Ergotron's flat panel monitor Adjustable Rotating Mounting Solutions (ARMS). Conserve desk space by suspending flat panel monitors on a single base. Choose between multiple configurations and adjustment ranges. Easily adjust the height and position of all monitors to a comfortable, ergonomically appropriate position.

Until March 15th, 2013, you can order a Ergotron DeskStand DS100 from Hyphenet for only $244 + shipping!

Specifications for Ergotron DeskStand DS100

MFR#	33-091-200
Product Type	Stand
Recommended Use	Dual flat panel
Recommended Display Size	Up to 24"
Flat Panel Mount Interface	100 x 100 mm, 75 x 75 mm
Max Load Weight	46 lbs
Material	Aluminum, steel
Color	Black
Warranty	5 years warranty

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Disable Java Browser Plugin, New 0-Day Vulnerability Under Attack

It’s starting to feel as if another day means another Java exploit will be found.

FireEye researchers are sounding the alarm after detecting a new Java zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2013-1493) that cybercriminals are actively exploiting in-the-wild.

The security flaw, which FireEye says was used to “attack multiple customers,” can be successfully exploited in browsers with Java 6 Update 41 and Java 7 Update 15 plugins installed.

FireEye researchers offered insight as to how the exploit works:

Not like other popular Java vulnerabilities in which security manager can be disabled easily, this vulnerability leads to arbitrary memory read and write in JVM process.

After triggering the vulnerability, exploit is looking for the memory which holds JVM internal data structure like if security manager is enabled or not, and then overwrites the chunk of memory as zero.

Upon successful exploitation, it will download a McRAT executable (disguised as a file called svchost.jpg) from same server hosting the JAR file and then execute it.

One relatively good thing to note is that FireEye researchers did say that the exploit is not very reliable given the fact that it tries to overwrite a big chunk of memory, and although the payload is downloaded, it fails to execute and the JVM crashes.

In the event that the attack goes smoothly, McRAT malware (detected by Microsoft as Backdoor:Win32/Mdmbot.F) will be planted on the compromised system.

Keeping Your System Safe

FireEye notified Oracle of this new vulnerability, but advises customers to take one of the following courses of action until a patch is released:

• Disable the Java plugin in your web browsers, or;


• Set Java security settings to “High” and do not execute any untrusted Java applets.

Aside from that, it is also recommended that users always run antivirus software on their computers and keep the virus definitions current given that 27/46 antivirus programs are capable of detecting the threat associated with this attack.

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