March 27 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #210 by Mark Donaldson

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I have published the March 27 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #210 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.

March 27 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #210 Mark Donaldson

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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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Wherever you go if you see the user name LUEM42 that's me

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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

Notice from Clif Notes Newsletter
March 22, 2009

Thanks for reading.

I'm sorry there's no newsletter. I hope to
have more for you next week.

Best wishes to you all

Last newsletter http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090308

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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

"Websense® Security Labs(TM)T ThreatSeeker(TM) Network has discovered that the official Web site of Peugeot in Romania has been compromised and is infecting the machines of site visitors with malicious code. Malicious code has been inserted onto the reported page of the site via iframes. These iframes redirect to the pages of a different host that contains malicious obuscated JavaScript code. This code takes advantage of the MS Snapshot Viewer exploit (CVE-2008-2463), and the Adobe Reader PDF exploit (CVE-2007-5659).

Peugeot is a major French car brand. Its parent company PSA Peugeot Citroën is the second largest carmaker in Europe, behind Volkswagen. Peugeot's roots go back to pepper, salt, and coffee mill manufacturing in 1842 and later bicycle manufacturing at the end of the 19th century. Its world headquarters are in Paris, Avenue de la Grande Armée, close to Porte Maillot and the Concorde Lafayette Hotel but the Peugeot company and family is originally from Sochaux, France.

Websense ThreatSeeker Network has been tracking how this type of attack is carried out successfully over such reputable Web sites, targeting their peers and other visitors.

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/3327.aspx "

"Websense® Security Labs(TM) ThreatSeeker(TM) Network has discovered that the official Web site of the Embassy of Portugal in India has been compromised and is infecting the machines of site visitors with malicious code. Malicious code has been inserted onto the main page of the site via multiple iframes. These iframes redirect to the pages of different hosts that contain malicious obuscated JavaScript code that takes advantage of the following exploits: VMLRender exploit (MS07-004), 2007 WinZip FileView ActiveX CreateNewFolderFromName method exploit (CVE-2006-6884), Apple QuickTime RTSP exploit (CVE-2007-0015), MS Internet Explorer WebViewFolderIcon exploit (CVE-2006-3730), Internet Explorer (MDAC) Remote Code Execution exploit (MS06-014), and Adobe Reader PDF exploit (CVE-2007-5659).

The Embassy of Portugal in India provides visitors with brief information about bilateral relations between the countries, related news and events, tourism, and consular information.

Websense ThreatSeeker Network has been tracking how this type of attack is carried out successfully over such reputable Web sites, targeting their peers and other visitors.

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/3326.aspx "

They Tried To Scam Me

I got another lottery scam email. If you would like to see it go to my online newsletter tomorrow at http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html

Or go to subscribers private backup site http://luem42.googlepages.com/sub.html to see it now.

--Alert-- Virus - Black Dot Monitor Virus ~ Advice and Tips — Tech and Beyond: http://www.lockergnome.com/jfk/2009/03/23/alert-virus-black-dot-monitor-virus/

Anti-Virus Comparative August 2008: http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2008_08.php

Conficker time bomb ticks, but don't expect fireworks. Worm's latest variant is set to start hitting random domains on April 1: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=179044749-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

End of the World As We Know It – Demo - BIOS Attack That Survives Wiping Disk ~ Revelations From An Unwashed Brain: http://www.lockergnome.com/theoracle/2009/03/23/end-of-the-world-as-we...ow-it-d

Firefox fix due next week after attack is published - InfoWorld - News: http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/26/Firefox_fix_due_next_week_af..._attack

Freeware Antivirus Freeware Antispyware Freeware Firewall Freeware Spam Protection: http://www.alwaysecure.net/

HP offers free security tool for Flash developers: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=177908292-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

Report- Rogue antivirus software pays off for scammers: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=177908291-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

Sniffing keystrokes via laser and keyboard power: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=177908295-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

Spam Update- How You May Unknowingly Be Contributing to the Spam Problem. Scambusters.org: http://www.scambusters.org/spamupdate.html

Update. AVG AntiVirus Free 8.5.285a1462: http://free.avg.com/

Update. PC Tools AntiVirus™ 6.0.0.18 Free Edition Free Anti Virus Download and Removal: http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

Update. Privoxy 3.0.12 is a web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for protecting privacy: http://www.privoxy.org/

Update. Spyware Terminator 2.5.6.316 Free spyware removal and spyware protection - Spyware Terminator: http://www.spywareterminator.com/

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Consumer News and Links

3 Buck Bites. Cheap Eats for Food Lovers!: http://3buckbites.com/

Chinese-made drywall ruining homes, owners say, emitting smelly, corrosive gases and ruining household systems such as air conditioners: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/18/chinese.drywall/index.html

Consumer Reports Cars Blog: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/

Consumer Reports. Five auto-service rip-offs: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/car-maintenan...save-hu

Don't Get Fooled by Cash4Gold. Do companies like these offer the consumer fair value for their gold items. Good Morning America put three companies to the test: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=7125707&page=1

Free 3-Scoop Sundae just for enrolling in Best Friends of Friendly's (BFF): https://secure.friendlys.com/bff/

Frugal Family Recipes... What's For Dinner Tonight-: http://frugalfamilyrecipes.blogspot.com/

FTC about to Change Testimonial Ad Rules; Results Not Typical Disclaimers Disfavored: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-flzadpitches0320sbmar20,0,198...5.story

GovDeals.com - Government Surplus Auctions: http://www.govdeals.com/eas/

Making Home Affordable - Find a Counselor. Obama administration introduced a Web site on Thursday to help troubled homeowners find out if they’re eligible for any relief under its loan modification or refinancing programs: http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/counselor.html

Mouse Print. The Date When Airfares Skyrocket: http://www.mouseprint.org/

Radio Shack and AT&T have teamed up to offer a $99 laptop, but there may be more to this offer than meets the eye. Internet usage caps on the data plan can really eat up your wallet: http://lmax.clarkhoward.com/t/12349796/729041/69043/0/?u=aHR0cDovL2NsY...aG93YXJ

SUPERPRETZEL coupons: http://www.superpretzel.com/offers.html

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Windows Secrets Newsletter

Free content posted on Mar. 26, 2009:

INTRODUCTION
By Brian Livingston
Just seven more days to get free brain lessons

TOP STORY
By Ryan Russell
Readers share their Security Baseline nominees
Your nominees in the best-antivirus category
Favorite software firewalls come down to two
Familiar names cited as best spyware fighters
Choosing the security programs we review

WACKY WEB WEEK
By Katy Abby
Putting the "art" back into your arteries!

http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/090326

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COOLSITES 131 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".

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.