April 3 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #211 Mark Donaldson

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I have published the April 3 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #211 Mark Donaldson.

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April 3 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #211 Mark Donaldson

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Clif Notes Newsletter, Feb 2007 http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotes

"The COOLSITES Newsletter - find the coolest links here. This fella named Mark Donaldson has been sending out his lists of cool sites since 2003. I'd never heard of him before last week. One day I was Googling myself to see who was posting links to my newsletter, and I found his website. I guess he's mentioned my newsletter at least 3 times. I like the COOLSITES website too, but I think it could use some reformatting to make it a bit easier to read. What I really like is the content there. Mark must really read a lot of stuff on the web and he takes the best links then tells you about them." http://freewarewiki.com/CoolSitesNewsletter


Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter
March 29, 2009

Thanks for reading. Here are the headlines from this week's newsletter.

REVIEWS
Comodo Antivirus - another free AV alternative
SUMo - software update manager
Launchy - stop searching for programs
Karen's Replicator - easy scheduled file backups
Will you like Internet Explorer 8?
Xenocode - Try all the web browsers without installing them
MenuMaid - clean up the right click menus
Old Newsletter

TIPS AND FEEDBACK
What free software do you need?
Comments from the last newsletter
Internet Fixes Weekend Windup
CoolSites Newsletter this week

NEW NEWS
SnapFiles.com - new and updated freeware
News from Sarah in Tampa
Security news from Malware Advisor
A view from CyberNirvana

Last newsletter http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090329

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Security News and Links

I get these links and news from good sources however I do not test the programs myself because I just don't have the time. The definitive source of rogue info is Spyware Warrior- Rogue-Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm


They Tried To Scam Me



ESTEVAN NORBERTO CHAMBER
FROM THE DESK OF
BARRISTER ESTEVAN NORBERTO,
143 STRAND, LONDON WC2R 1AP,
ENGLAND ,UNITED KINGDOM.

Good Day,
My name is Barrister Estevan Norberto. I was the attorney to Late
Engineer Hamilton Grant.And I hereby attempt to reach you again by
this same email address stated on the WILL as my previous
notification to you was returned undelivered. I wish to notify you
that late Engr.Hamilton Grant made you a beneficiary to his WILL. He
left the sum of three hundred and sixty thousand Great Britain Pounds
(GBP£360,000.00) to you in the codicil to his last will and testament.

Being a widely travelled man, he must have been in contact with you
in the past or simply you were recommended to him by one of his
numerous friends abroad who wished you good. He was a very dedicated
Christian who loved to be involved in charitable projects.Until his
death he was a member of the Rotary Club International,United
Kingdom.And he died on the 12th day of July, 2007 at the age of
75years, and his WILL is now ready for execution.

According to him this money is to support your humanitarian
activities and to help the poor and the needy in our society. Please
if I reach you this time as I am hopeful endeavour to get back to me.
I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

God Bless,
Barrister Estevan Norberto,Esq
barr_estevan.norberto DeleteThis @yahoo.com
Tel:+447024061978
+447024085550



Attn: My Dear,
I am Mrs Mary Susan Derrick, I am a US citizen, 48 years Old. I reside here in New Braunfels Texas. My residential address is as follows. 108 Crockett Court. Apt 303, New Braunfels Texas, United States, am thinking of relocating since I am now rich. I am one of those that took part in the Compensation in Nigeria many years ago and they refused to pay me, I had paid over $20,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment all to no avail.

So I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my compensation documents, And I was directed to meet Mr.Ben Douglas, who is the member of COMPENSATION AWARD COMMITTEE, and I contacted him and he explained everything to me. He said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake.
He took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Compensation payment. Right now I am the most happiest woman on earth because I have received my compensation funds of $1,500,000.00 Moreover, Mr Cliff Oyiogu, showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your name as one of the beneficiaries, and your email address, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Mr.Ben Douglas.
You have to contact him directly on this information below.
COMPENSATION AWARD HOUSE
Name : Mr.Ben Douglas
Email: mr.bendouglas2222 DeleteThis @sbcglobal.net
Phone: +234-802-280-5877
You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing.
The only money I paid after I met Mr.Ben Douglas was just $590 for the paper works, take note of that.
Once again stop contacting those people, I will advise you to contact Mr.Ben Douglas so that he can help you to Deliver your fund instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to complete your transaction.
Thank You and Be Blessed.
Mrs. Mary Susan Derrick
marysusanderrick42 DeleteThis @yahoo.it
108 Crockett Court.
Apt 303, New Braunfels Texas,
United States Of America



"Websense® Security Labs(TM) ThreatSeeker(TM) Network has discovered that a download site supplying free audio chat software to users under Duowan.com has been SEO poisoned with the intention of directing visitors to a malicious site.

Duowan.com is a large Chinese Internet game community which has an Alexa traffic rank of 448. If you search for YY in Baidu.com, the malicious site which is masquerading as the Duowan.com download site appears as the first result.

When you click the Download button on the fake site, it directs you to another malicious site to download a file to your computer. This file is reported by most AV products as a Trojan.

Websense Messaging and Websense Web Security customers are protected against this attack.

To view the details of this alert http://securitylabs.websense.com/content/Alerts/3328.aspx "


"Websense® Security Lab(TM) ThreatSeeke(TM) Network has discovered a fake Ministry of Education Inquiry Web site in China.
CHESICC is a specialized body authorized by the Chinese Ministry of Education to assist in the verification of certificates and diplomas awarded in China. It's the only database available for query of the country's Higher Education Qualification Certificates.

The fake Web site uses the same name and a nearly identical interface as the real Web site. The fake site also pretends to have a diploma verification service.

Visitors to the fake site submit detailed information about their education and graduation, and other personal information. They may also pay money to get a fake copy of their diploma or certificate. Victims lose both money and their personal information.

To view the details of this alert http://securitylabs.websense.com/content/Alerts/3331.aspx "



"Websense® Security Labs(TM) ThreatSeeker(TM) Network has discovered a phishing campaign targeting customers of Standard Chartered Bank.
Our email honeypot systems have received several phishing emails targeting customers of Standard Chartered Bank today. The phishing email tells recipients that there is a new message in their secure mailbox, and attempts to trick them to go to a spoofed Web site and enter their logon information. The aim is to steal account information.

We have previously alerted on a phishing attack on Standard Chartered before in 2006 - but that was focused more on their Hong Kong customer base. The phishing template has also been updated. We will continue to track this trend.

Websense Messaging and Websense Web Security customers are protected against this attack.

To view the details of this alert http://securitylabs.websense.com/content/Alerts/3332.aspx "



Airport Body Scans Reveal All: http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090401/sc_livescience/airportbod...ansreve

All quiet on the Conficker front. Now what: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=181106805-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

Conficker Work Group RepairTools: http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=ANY.RepairTools

Conficker worm might originate from China: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=180277619-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

Conficker Worm Removal Tool from Symantec: http://www.symantec.com/norton/theme.jsp?themeid=conficker_worm&in...us_ghp_

Essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity: http://download.cnet.com/2701-2023_4-6-1.html

Have Fun But Beware- The Sinister Threat Behind April Fools' Day. Scambusters.org: http://www.scambusters.org/aprilfoolsday.html

How Do I Know If I’ve Got The Conficker Virus- ~ Windows Fanatics: http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2009/03/26/how-do-i-know-if-ive-got...e-confi

Two security holes patched in Firefox 3.0.8: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=180277622-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

Update. Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Updates 04-01-2009: http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html


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Consumer News and Links


BARGAINS4SENIORS.COM The Best Senior Bargains, Articles & Information Anywhere: http://www.bargains4seniors.com/

Beware Health Claims for Acai Berry: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/health&id=6723922&am...ss=rss-

Buy One, Get One FREE at Boston Market!: http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/bstnmkt/pc/200903/3/crispy.htm

Consumer Reports. Save a Bundle Switching to a 'Best Buy' Drug. less expensive alternatives: http://www.consumerreports.org/health/prescription-drugs/best-drugs-fo...ess/how

Debt Trap. How Credit Cards and Debt Collectors Put Loan Sharks Out of Business: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29881849/

Domino's is offering free cinnastix with code SWEET. Simply, click order and then click online coupons and enter the coupon code. Then, add the cinnastix and checkout. Domino's Pizza, Order Pizza Online for Delivery - Dominos.com: http://www.dominos.com/home/index.jsp

Ford to cover car payments if buyer loses job: http://apnews.myway.com//article/20090331/D979173G0.html

free healthcare visits for our patients, and their families, who have lost their jobs and are uninsured. Recovery Plan - Take Care Clinic - Convenient, Affordable Health Care: http://www.takecarehealth.com/recoveryplan/

How to Get Back the Difference When Your Airfare Drops. airlines will actually give you back the difference: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/travel/29pracrefund.html?ref=your-money

More Dirt on the Best Buy Price Match Case: http://www.storefrontbacktalk.com/supply-chain/federal-judge-slams-bes...uy-in-p

Mouse Print. The 14-Ounce Pint Debuts: http://www.mouseprint.org/

Save Money on Gas, Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans and Credit Cards at BillShrink.: http://www.billshrink.com/

Smart Money's 2009 tax guide: http://m1.smartmoney.net/tax/images/smartmoney-2009taxguide.pdf

Some States Made 529 College Plans Big Losers: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123758112211598861.html

They Only Sound Like a Consumer Group: http://www.philly.com/philly/restaurants/20090326_On_the_Side__Take_th...gimmick

Tips & Picks When Shopping for a Used Car: http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/03/20/aa.tips.buy.new.cars/in....html?e

Your Rights Concerning Debt Collectors: http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090324/Ne...1/90324

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Windows Secrets Newsletter

Free content posted on April 2, 2009:

TOP STORY
By Mark Joseph Edwards
No reason to rush your upgrade to IE 8
Compatibility improvements aid users and coders
Phishing filter upgraded to fight malware
More speed in IE 8, but not nearly enough

KNOWN ISSUES
By Dennis O'Reilly
Microsoft responds on patches to Windows users
Reader reports Avast fixed something AVG didn't

WACKY WEB WEEK
By Katy Abby
No more sitting through long-winded epics!

http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/090402

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Help Needed

I have a friend whose printer died and needs another one. However his system is Windows ME and there are no new printers being sold that are 98/ME compatible. I found only one online at Compuvelocity but I don't know if they're trustworthy. I would like to get him a new or used printer for as cheap as possible. I don't have a PayPal account and don't want to use EBay. Any help would be appreciated. Mark.


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COOLSITES 134 cool links

I harvest what I believe to be the best links from the best sources that are safe, fun, informative, useful and just plain cool. I categorize them and edit their descriptions for clarity. I may make comments about the links but you will know because I always sign them with "Mark".