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I have published the December 21 2007 COOLSITES Newsletter #144 by Mark Donaldson.
The following is an excerpt from this weeks newsletter. To see the full newsletter with all of the COOLSITES links please click and bookmark this link:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html and check it each week. Thank you. Mark.
December 21 2007 COOLSITES Newsletter # 144 by Mark Donaldson Happy everything to everybody
Semper Gratis (forever free)
Wherever you go if you see the user name LUEM42 that's me
COOLSITES is a list of safe, fun, useful, informative and just plain cool websites and programs that are FREE, FREE and FREE. All of the programs and websites I list are free. If I list anything that is so good but isn't free I will list the price with it.
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Pirillo's Picks for February 13 2007
"And if you think that's a lot of links, you should see how many
http://luem42.com/ collects every day. It's enough to make you wanna never leave the house again as long as you live" Yours Digitally, Chris Pirillo
http://chris.pirillo.com/
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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
December 16, 2007
Sorry folks, no newsletter this week. I may not be back until after
the New Year.
I'm hoping to put out a Christmas newsletter though, so keep your
fingers crossed.
Latest Newsletter
http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter071209
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Security News
"National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA07-352A Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: December 18, 2007 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected: * Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.1 (Leopard) These vulnerabilities affect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Apple systems. Overview: Apple Mac OS X is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Apple has released Security Update 2007-009 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to take control of your computer. Solution: Install an Update Install Apple Security Update 2007-009 through Software Update. Description: Apple Mac OS X is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer, crash your computer, access your data, or initiate a video conference without your approval. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-352A. References * US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-352A
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.html "
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Security Links
After attacks, Apple fixes QuickTime bug. Hackers have thus far targeted Windows systems, experts say Mac OS X users also at risk:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/12/14/After-attacks-Apple-fixes-Qu...Time-bu
Another month, another monster Apple security update. 42 fixes for Leopard, Tiger, Safari for Windows bring year's total to 196:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasi...mp;arti
Apple fixes 18 flaws in Tiger's Java. Sun patched some of the bugs nearly a year ago; Apple only now issues a fix:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasi...mp;arti
Feds urge signing up for e-mail toy alerts - Philadelphia Daily News - 12-14-2007:
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20071214_Feds_urge_signing_up_fo...-mail_t
Malware flood driving new AV. Symantec researchers say number of malicious applications is rapidly outpacing the volume of legitimate programs, forcing some to rethink AV, defense tactics:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/12/14/Malware-flood-driving-new-AV_1.html
New Trojan Software Swaps Google Ads For Malware. BitDefender says a new Trojan replaces Google AdSense text ads with ads from a different, potentially malicious provider:
http://informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=205100197
New. RunScanner freeware startup and hijack analyzer:
http://runscanner.net/
Sophisticated Trojan loots business bank accounts. German-speaking hacker crew hitting banks in U.S., U.K., Spain and Italy:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasi...mp;arti
Update. Icesword 1.22 Anti Rootkit Software - IceSword:
http://antirootkit.com/software/IceSword.htm
Watch out for the 'evil twin' when using public Wi-Fi - Yahoo! News:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20071212/tc_usatoday/watchoutfortheev...winwhen
Windows Firewalls Leak-tests results - matousec.com:
http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/le...tests-r
Zero Day Flaw Affects 82 HP Laptop Models:
http://www.infopackets.com/channels/en/windows/bills_links_and_more/20...2007121
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They tried to scam me
Beloved, My name is Mrs. Angelika Keymel a 55yrs old . I am a nationality Deutsch.I am married to Deutsch (a German ) Mr harri Georg paul keymel who worked with Shell OIL COMPANY for thirty years before he died in the plane crash On 31st of July 2000 with other passengers aboard as you can confirm it yourself through this web site. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/859479.stm) We were a dedicated Christians and decided to serve mankind to the best of our ability. Since his death, I have lived with the memories, fighting effortelessly to lead a normal life but all to no avail. I suffered cancer and shortly i have have stroke. I lived with the scourge praying earnestly for divine intervention. Just a month ago, My doctor informed me that I have just about three months more to live. I was not shocked. I accepted the news in good fate. Brethren, it is in this regard that I write to you, having sourced your address from a database in my late husband's internet dozier after fervent prayers. Before my husband died, he deposited a sum of $5.6Million (Five Million six Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) with a bank in cote d'ivoire. I have wholeheartedly decided to donate the entirety of this fund to any devoted believer or organisation and to achieve this, I need an individual that will utilize this funds adherently for these purposes: I want an individual that will use this fund to churches, Orphanages, Research centers and widows, They are the desires of my heart, hence my decision as I do not have a child to take over my inheritance. Please, understand that I am not doing this because of fear of death as I am certain where my place already is. All I need from you is Truthfulness, Honesty and Sincerity assuring me that you can in all honesty and obedience utilize the funds for the purpose with which it is meant. In any a case, a quick response from you will be highly appreciated as I am already on a count-down and may not have ample time to finalize the procedures. Any delay in response may compel me to source for other measures or perhaps choose the alternative which I will not be happy to. Please, do not see this as a strange possibility or an unbeliveable opportunity to make wealth, rather see this as a rare chance to assist the less priviledged in truth and in spirit with a substance. I await your immediate response. Thank You and Bless You richly! Yours Sincerely, Mrs Angelika Keymel
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Space Weather News for Dec. 20, 2007
URSID METEORS: Earth is heading for a stream of comet dust that could produce a pleasing outburst of "shooting stars" this weekend. Forecasters say dozens of meteors per hour could emerge from a spot in the sky near the North Star (Polaris) when Earth encounters the dust on Saturday evening, Dec. 22nd. These meteors are called "Ursids" after Ursa Minor, the constellation where the North Star is located. If forecasting models are correct, the shower's peak will occur between 2100 and 2200 UT (4-5 pm EST) with meteors visible as much as four hours before and after that time.
The source of the dust is Comet 8P/Tuttle, which is traveling through the inner solar system this month and next. The comet itself can be seen through binoculars not far from the radiant of the shower. This gives sky watchers a rare opportunity to see a comet and its meteors in the same observing session.
Ursid meteors, which appear in small numbers annually, have a reputation for faintness and delicacy. Dark skies are usually required to see them; bright moonlight on Dec. 22nd will only exacerbate the problem of visibility. However, say forecasters, during an outburst of Ursids there may be a fair number of bright meteors. No one knows what will happen--all the more reason to look!
Visit
http://spaceweather.com for sky maps and more information.
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COOLSITES 56 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.
To see the full newsletter with all of the COOLSITES links please click and bookmark this link:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html and check it each week. Thank you. Mark.
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