September 2004
AOL
INSTANT MESSENGER SECURITY ISSUE:
Roughly a month ago, iDefense, Inc. discovered a buffer
overflow vulnerability in all Windows versions of AOL Instant
Messenger (AIM). The impact of this vulnerability may allow
for an attacker to execute malicious code on Windows platforms.
Exploit of this vulnerability, however, requires that an
AIM user click on a malicious URL supplied in an instant
message or embedded in a web page. Affected Products and
Applications: AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) for Windows -
All known versions
Solution:
America Online, Inc. recommends that Windows users of AIM
upgrade to the latest version of AIM 5.5 found here. This
new version of AIM will address the vulnerability described
herein and can be obtained via the AOL Instant Messenger
portal, www.aim.com
Should
You upgrade your PC computer from Windows XP to Service Pack
2??
Top 10 Reasons why:
1.) Help protect your PC
from harmful attachments.
2.) Improve your privacy when you’re on the Web.
3.) Avoid potentially unsafe downloads.
4.) Reduce annoying pop-ups.
5.) Get firewall protection from startup to shutdown..
6.) Take control of your security settings.
7.) Get the latest updates easily.
8.) Help protect your e-mail address.
9.) Take action against crashes caused by browser add-ons.
10.) Go wireless without
the hassle
Philadelphia
expands free Wi-Fi access zone Philadelphia
expanded free outdoor wireless Internet access on Tuesday
as part of a multimillion-dollar plan to connect the entire
city by early 2006. If suppliers sign contracts by early
2005, the citywide network could be operating within a year.
The estimated initial cost of the project is $7 million
to $10 million."It
will have a huge impact on the perception of Philadelphia
as a 21st-century city and a progressive place," Mayor
John Street told a news conference.
Customer
Spotlight:
Last month AldoMedia developed a web presence
for a jewelery start-up in New York City. LJTreasures.com
is a small business owned and operated by three woman who
are very enthusiastic and ambitious. They sell a variety
of products which all can be ordered online securely with
your credit card. See
their web site |
