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I have published the July 6 2007 COOLSITES newsletter # 120 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:
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July 13 2007 COOLSITES Newsletter # 12 1 by Mark Donaldson
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
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Security News
Websense® Security Labs(TM) has received reports that a new email campaign is spreading that attempts to lure users into downloading malicious code. It appears as though the same group that was behind the widespread attacks July 4th, that used greeting card lures to spread, are behind this also. The July 4th greeting card had more than 250 sites that were hosting a variety of malicious code. The websites are using the exact same JavaScript obfuscation technique and exploit code as the greeting card run also. All emails use URL's that send users to an IP address that will attempt to exploit the users if there browsers are vulnerable. If the browser is not vulnerable the exploit code will not work, however the page will attempt the user to download a file called patch.exe by displaying a message "If your download does not start in approximately 15 seconds click here to download". The theme of the new email campaigns are based around a new patch that is available for users who may have been infected with a recent Worm. Subject lines we have seen so far are: * Virus Detected! * Trojan Alert! * Worm Alert! * Worm Activity Detected! Assuming users are running vulnerable browsers, several files will be downloaded and run on their machines and Trojan Horses will be installed. As in the July 4th greeting card attacks their are several versions of the code that are being uploaded by the attackers in order to thwart detection. Websense security customers are protected against customer connecting to the websites hosting the malicious code. For additional details and information on how to detect and prevent this type of attack:
http://www.websensesecuritylabs.com/alerts/alert.php?AlertID=786
National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA07-191A Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: July 12, 2007 Last revised: Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft Windows * Microsoft Office . Overview: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office could allow an attacker to gain control of your computer. Solution : Install updates. Microsoft has released updates to remedy vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office. To obtain these updates, visit the Microsoft Update web site. We also recommend enabling Automatic Updates. Description : Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office may allow an attacker to access your computer, install and run malicious software on your computer, or cause it to crash. More technical information is available in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-191A. References US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-191A
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-191A.html
National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA07-192A Adobe Flash Player Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities. Original release date: July 11, 2007 Last revised. Source: US-CERT. Systems Affected: Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, and other operating systems that use the following products: * Adobe Flash Player. Overview: There are critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash player that may allow an attacker to take control of your computer. Solution: Apply Updates. Adobe has provided updates to remedy these vulnerabilities. To obtain the updates, visit the Adobe Player Download Center. Description: Adobe Flash Player is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. If an attacker can convince you to open a malicious Flash file, which may be hosted on a web site, they may be able to take control of your computer or cause it to crash. The Adobe Security Bulletin provides updates that address these vulnerabilities. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-192A. References: US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-192A.html
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-192A.html
National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA07-193A. Apple Releases Security Updates for QuickTime. Original release date: July 12, 2007 Source: US-CERT . Systems Affected: Apple QuickTime for * Apple Mac OS X * Microsoft Windows. Overview : Apple has released Apple QuickTime 7.2 to correct several vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain access to your computer. Solution: Install an Update . OS X users should use the Mac OS X Software Update feature to download and install Apple QuickTime 7.2. Consider scheduling Software Update to check for updates automatically (this option is enabled by default). Microsoft Windows users should upgrade to Apple QuickTime 7.2. Description: QuickTime prior to version 7.2 has multiple image and media file handling vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer. This could happen by visiting a malicious web site. Upgrading to Apple QuickTime version 7.2 will correct these vulnerabilities. Note that QuickTime ships with Apple iTunes. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-193A and the Apple QuickTime Security Update.
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-193A.html
Batch No: SMBA/2907/444/908/07 Ticket No: 45407 Lucky No: 3-18-40-40-76 Serial No: 51622 Ref No: SMB/WIN/008/07/03/LUK
Dear Lucky Winner, We wish to congratulate you over your email success in our computer balloting sweepstake held on 9th of July 2007. This is a millennium scientific computer game in which email addresses were used. It is a promotional program aimed at encouraging internet users; therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it. You have been approved for one of the prizes along side four other lucky winners. Your prize is worth 1,000, 000.00 Pounds (One Million Pounds Sterling Only), as you won in the forth Category of the programme. To claim your winning prize you are to contact the appointed INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE DIRECTOR as soon as possible for the immediate release of your winnings. Mr. Edward Lopez INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE DIRECTOR 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5DY, United Kingdom Email: inter.remittance07.RemoveThis@yahoo.co.uk Telephone: +44 704 5720 263 Your Full Names: Your full Contact Address: Your Country of Residence: Your Date and Place of Birth: Your Occupation: Your contact Telephone Numbers: Your Ticket Number: Your Amount Won: Your e-mail Address: Best Regards, Mrs. Finela Williams
How dumb do they think I am. Mark.
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Security Links
15 free security programs that work:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=printArticleBas...amp;art
15 Great, Free Security Programs. Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition is often rated better than Avast and seems to provide definitions faster than all the other free antiviruses:
http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/usrbingeek/2007/07/09/15-great-free-s...rity-pr
Apple patches QuickTime, fixes bugs in iTunes. The new version also unlocked full-screen video in the app:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasi...mp;arti
Benny L. Kass - When Foreclosure Threatens, Beware the Bird Dogs - washingtonpost.com:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/06/AR2007...600917.
Consumer Reports. Car crash test:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/safety-recalls/carcrashtest/cr...testvid
Credit card thieves donate to charity to see whether a stolen credit card is still active:
http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9740300-7.html?tag=nl.e757
GAO- Data breaches don't often result in ID theft - InfoWorld - News - 2007-07-05 - By Grant Gross, IDG News Service:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/07/05/Data-breaches-dont-often-res...-in-ID-
Microsoft Readies Six Security Bulletins, 3 Of Them For Critical Vulnerabilities -- Microsoft Security:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=200900555
New. Multi Virus Cleaner 2007 7.5.9 VirusKeeper antivirus and antispyware for Windows:
http://www.viruskeeper.com/us/index.htm
Scammers use fake renewal notices for magazine subscriptions to bilk subscribers; others pose as the FTC:
http://www.scambusters.org/magazinesubscriptions.html
SEC Says Hijacked Computers Aided Stock Scam - washingtonpost.com:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/09/AR2007...901780.
Spammers phish for iPhone fans. e-mails that try to dupe recipients into thinking that they have won an iPhone:
http://news.com.com/2100-7349_3-6194485.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3...20&
Sunscreen Summary. What Works and What's Safe:
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens/summary.php
Update. Arovax AntiSpyware 2.1.143:
http://www.arovaxantispyware.com/
Update. a-squared Free v3.0.0.334 (formerly a² free) Freeware! A2 is a free of charge Anti-Trojan, Anti-Worm, Anti-Dialer and Anti-Spyware Software - optimal protection:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
Update. Darik's Boot and Nuke 1.0.7 Hard Drive Disk Wipe:
http://dban.sourceforge.net/
Update. RemoveIT Pro v4 - SE 7.8.2007 Antivirus Software - Remove Spyware and Adware with RemoveIT Pro:
http://incodesolutions.com/
Update. Spybot - Search and Destroy v1.5.1.13 Beta:
http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_9_206_7280.html
Vista Users Beware- Big Brother is Watching:
http://www.infopackets.com/channels/en/windows/bills_links_and_more/20...2007070
Vista. View Security Events In Vista:
http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/windows/2007/07/10/view-security-even...in-vist
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PHOTOGENIC SUNSPOT: During the weekend new sunspot 963 emerged, and it is putting on a remarkable show for onlookers with solar telescopes. Images featured on today's edition of
http://spaceweather.com include must-see footage of a fire-fountain-like eruption plus snapshots of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the active region. The big double-sunspot is just beginning a two week journey across the face of the sun, promising many more photo-ops in the days ahead.
GREEN COMET: This week, comet Linear VZ13 is gliding through the constellation Draco not far from the North Star. The 8th magnitude comet is too dim for the naked eye, but it is an easy target for binoculars and backyard telescopes. Observers say it has a beautiful green atmosphere and a stubby fan-shaped tail. Closest approach to Earth: July 14th at a distance of 86 million km. Visit
http://spaceweather.com for daily sky maps and photos.
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He's scamming again
Kevin Trudeau is hawking his third book "The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You To Know About". I guess enough people fall for his scams to keep him in business. Read below about his other books.
Kevin Trudeau is hawking his new book "More Natural Cures Revealed" all over TV in infomercials. Since his first book was a scam I can't imagine that his new book isn't a scam. Below is what I have on my website's home page at
http://luem42.com
Click here to read an article by Michael Shermer about Kevin Trudeau's criminal past and his scam "Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You to Know About" which just directs the reader to Trudeau's Web page to find the "cures". "Some are not cures at all but just obvious healthy lifestyle suggestions: eat less, exercise more, reduce stress. Some of the natural cures are flat-out wrong, such as oral chelation for heart disease, whereas others are laughably ludicrous, such as a magnetic mattress pad and crocodile protein peptide for fibromyalgia. When you go there, however, and click on a disease to get the cure, you first have to become a Web site member at $499 lifetime or $9.95 a month."
http://luem42.com/scam.html
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COOLSITES Toolbar
Gadgets
Here are the gadgets that you can add to your individual COOLSITES Toolbar.
YouTube Top Feeds. Be the first to know about new cool videos, browse the latest feeds from YouTube right on your toolbar.
iTunes MusicAccess. iTunes Music Store from your toolbar. Get the latest RSS feeds from iTunes Store.
Yahoo! Music Top 10. Get unlimited access to more than 1,000,000 songs from more than 60,000.
Translation service. Single-click online translation service. Enjoy the leading dictionary and thesaurus by Babylon and Wikipedia on your toolbar.
Rhapsody Top Feeds. Get the top songs and album feeds from the world's #1 rated digital music service.
LabPixies TV. Watch your favorite TV stations right on your Toolbar.
Flickr Slides. Add color and fun to your toolbar. See the daily Flickr collection of awesome images in a convenient slide show gadget.
Memory Game. Test your memory with this fun and simple game.
Mini-Clock. The coolest clock for your toolbar, now mini-sized.
Calculator. The coolest calculator for your toolbar. This simple and useful calculator lets you perform most basic operations.
Your IP Address. This simple gadget displays your current IP address and country flag.
ToDo Gadget. Easily manage and track your daily to-do list.
Calorie calculator. A simple way to monitor you daily calorie intake, easily manage your diet and meals.
COOLSITES Toolbar links menu
This is the current menu structure on the "Links" button on my COOLSITES toolbar which you can get for free here:
http://luem42.ourtoolbar.com/. Mark
COOLSITES Newsletter
luem42.com/coolsites.html
Newsletter Archive
luem42.googlepages.com/newsletter.html
Contact Us
luem42.com/contactus.html
Favorite Freeware
luem42.com/freeware.html
Just The Links
luem42.googlepages.com/links.html
Specialized Search Engines
luem42.googlepages.com/search.html
Dee's Recipes
luem42.com/recipes.html
Mark's Tips
luem42.com/markstips.html
Flight 93
luem42.com/flight93.html
Pirillo's Picks
chris.pirillo.com/
Lockergnome Cool Web Links
help.lockergnome.com/general/Cool-Web-Links-forum-18.html
Daily Links
Game Software Giveaway of the Day
game.giveawayoftheday.com/
Software Giveaway of the Day
giveawayoftheday.com/
New Freeware every Day
xtort.net/
Celeb News
tabloidcolumn.com/
Space Weather
http://spaceweather.com
Zap2it TV Guide
tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlistings/ZCGrid.do
Hardware Deal of the Day
woot.com/
NASA's APOD
gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Space and Science News
space.newscientist.com/home.ns
Weekly Links
Weekly Deals on Hardware
weeklycloseouts.com/page/en/home.aspx
New Freebies
absurdlycool.com/
Nature News
nature.com/news/index.html
Monthly Links
Hosts File Update
mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
Restricted Sites Update
spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
Monthly Sky Map
skymaps.com/downloads.html
NOAA maps
cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/index.html
Please suggest links to be added to the toolbar by contacting me at
http://luem42.com/contactus.html
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COOLSITES 140 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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