March 2006

Internet Explorer 6 Flaw Growing!

internet explorer flawThis latest flaw allows the execution of arbitrary code which means a Windows XP computer running Internet Explorer 6 can be completely compromised by visiting a malicious website.

More than 200 Web sites -- many of them belonging to legitimate businesses -- have been hacked and seeded with code that tries to take advantage of a unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser to install hostile code on Windows computers when users merely visit the sites.

Right now there are some reasonably feasible solutions for Windows PC users:

  • Disable active scripting in Internet Explorer (will make other sites with no flaws not work also).
  • Enable hardware-enforced DEP if you have the right hardware. (you probably dont)
  • Use an alternate browser like Opera or Firefox. (Recommended)
  • Do not run Windows as an Administrator. (Make and Run Windows under another limited user account also recommended)

    Let AldoMedia Make Sure Your Computer is Threat-less

    Contact Us Here.

Black Hat Search Engine Optimization - A Big No-No!

black hat seoThere are several things, considered "spamming", that you can do to try to get your page listed higher on a search engine results page. Basically, you should NEVER try to trick a search engine in any way, or you risk being blacklisted by them. Since the majority of your traffic will come from search engines the risk far outweighs the benefits in the long run. Below is a list of the more common things we recommend that you never do when trying to achieve better listings.

  • Do anything to trick the search engines into listing your site better
  • Use the same color text on your page as the page's background color.
  • Use multiple instances of the same tag. For example, using more than one title tag. Search engines can detect this and view it as spam.
  • Submit identical pages.
  • Submit the same page to any engine more than once within 24hrs.
  • Use any keywords in your keywords meta tag that do not directly relate to the content of your page.

    If you're trying to generate revenue with your web site, you need visitors, and that's where SEO comes in. SEO is important because of the amount of competition you have. When you're competing in a worldwide market, you need to stand out. Let us help you.
    Contact Us Here

The 25 Most Visited Web Sites World Wide:

Rank Site First Seen Netblock
1 www.google.com 11/98 Google Inc.
2 www.yahoo.com 08/95 Inktomi Corporation
3 www.google.com 05/02 Google Inc.
4 www.google.de 04/99 Google Inc.
5 www.google.co.uk 04/99 Google Inc.
6 www.microsoft.com 08/95 Microsoft Corp
7 www.google.fr 11/01 Google Inc.
8 news.bbc.co.uk 12/97 BBC News Online
9 toolbar.netcraft.com 06/04 Rackspace.com
10 cgi.ebay.com 04/98 eBay, Inc
11 www.bbc.co.uk 08/95 BBC Internet Services, Docklands.
12 www.cnn.com 10/95 AOL Transit Data Network
13 search.ebay.com 05/98 eBay, Inc
14 images.google.com 11/01 Google Inc.
15 www.google.ca 06/00 Google Inc.
16 us.rd.yahoo.com 07/03 HotJobs.com, Ltd.
17 mail.google.com 06/04 Google Inc.
18 www.foxnews.com 12/95 Akamai Technologies
19 my.yahoo.com 08/96 HotJobs.com, Ltd.
20 my.ebay.com 07/04 eBay, Inc
21 www.amazon.com 10/95 Amazon.com, Inc.
22 www.msn.com 01/96 Microsoft Corp
23 news.google.com 04/02 Google Inc.
24 www.google.nl 11/01 Google Inc.
25 cgi.ebay.de 10/01 eBay, Inc



Customer Spotlight:

This month AldoMedia developed a web presence for a Mosquito, Rodent and Pest Controller in Buffalo, New York. Steven Szczepaniec, A Long-Time Employee of a large pest control company, decided to take his experience and knowledge and begin his own company.

Mosquito Man And More does not only remove pests in the Buffalo and Western New York area, but they educate you on why you have a problem and what you can do to prevent a future annoyance.
See Web Site

web technology

Unused Real Estate - Thank You Pages.

Do you have a contact form on your web site? After visitors click the "Submit" button, they are usually taken to a thank-you page. And this page usually just says "Thank you . . . "

Foreclose on this piece of property and post some useful information, or promote one of your products!

Call 1-800-788-5803 for more information or visit AldoMedia.

top virus threats

03/27/06 TROJ_DLOADER.PD

03/26/06 WORM_MINUSIA.A

03/25/06 EXPL_TXTRANGE.A

03/25/06 TROJ_MITGLIED.AI

03/24/06 JS_DLOADER.BXR

03/24/06 TROJ_SMALL.BNN

03/22/06 SYMBOS_COMWAR.E

03/22/06 JS_FLUMITA.A

03/22/06 TROJ_HEARSE.A

03/21/06 WORM_MYDOOM.BK

If you have problems removing viruses off your PC, you do not have virus protection or your virus protection isn't removing your viruses, Please Call us Immediately!

pc and mac tips

Spring Cleaning and Your Computer.

Did you know that the fan on your computer draws in dust that settles inside your computer case?

With time dust builds up on the internal hardware creating insulation that further heats up your computer. This can lead to overheating of parts that will decreased the lifespan of your machine.

Once a year unscrew your tower and expose your computer. Blow dust away with a pressurized air duster.

If you are uncomfortable doing this yourself and would like one of our professionals to help you. Contact Us.

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