24. February 2008 by admin.

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Source: IRS.Gov

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8. February 2008 by admin.

What’s Your Password?

Steve came across a very interesting article the other day and lucky for all of you, he shared it with me! How does that make you lucky, you ask? Well, the article is titled “10 Most Common Passwords” and it included some mind blowing information that, in my opinion, all of you should know about too. Below is a list of the 10 most commonly used passwords by computer users today. Check it out!

1.) password
2.) 123456
3.) qwerty
4.) abc123
5.) letmein
6.) monkey
7.) myspace1
8.) password1
9.) link182
10.) your first name

Now, let me ask you this: Is your current password on that list? If so, I bet you already know what’s coming next. Yep, you are putting yourself at great risk by using a password like that. Passwords like those can be guessed by hackers in a matter of seconds, which means you’re only making things easier for them. All in all, if you’re using one of the above passwords, I urge you to change it right away. If you need help coming up with a more secure password, read this tip.
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/4551
It’s very easy to create a password that will keep you better protected, so please do it today. For goodness sake, please keep yourself safe!

~ Erin

Author: Erin with WorldStart.com

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5. February 2008 by admin.

Publicly Available Exploit for Facebook and MySpace Image Uploader Vulnerability

added February 4, 2008 at 10:28 am | updated February 4, 2008 at 11:38 am
US-CERT is aware of publicly available exploit code for an unpatched vulnerability affecting an image uploader used by Facebook and MySpace. This vulnerability is caused by a buffer overflow in Aurigma’s ImageUploader ActiveX control. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

US-CERT will continue to investigate and provide additional information as it becomes available.

Source: produced by US-CERT

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4. February 2008 by admin.

House Bill 1329

Senate Bill 79 never made it to the floor to be voted on because the Senate has such a “bill load” this session.

The bill is now being introduced in the House and additional information has been added to this bill. Visit the following link for more information

Source: http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2008&session=1&request=getBill&doctype=HB&docno=1329

DIGEST OF HB1329 (Updated January 30, 2008 5:57 pm - DI 84)

Sex offenses and children. Provides that, as a condition of probation or parole, a sex offender: (1) must consent to the search of the sex offender’s computer at any time; (2) must permit installation on the sex offender’s computer or device with Internet capability of hardware or software to monitor the sex offender’s Internet usage; (3) may be prohibited by a probation or parole officer from using or accessing certain web sites, chat rooms, or instant messaging programs; and (4) may not delete, erase, or tamper with information on the sex offender’s computer that relates to Internet usage. Requires a school corporation to include a mandatory instructional unit on safely using the Internet for grades 3 and above. Makes it a Class A misdemeanor for a person at least 21 years of age to propose a face to face meeting with a child less than 14 years of age by computer network or cellular telephone text message if the communication between the parties involves a reference to sexual activity, and enhances the crime to a Class D felony for a second or subsequent offense. Specifically provides that law enforcement officials may seize computers and other equipment used to commit or facilitate sex crimes. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) photographs a person who is in a state of nudity and is in an area in which a person would reasonably be expected to disrobe; and (2) fails to destroy the image that was photographed, shows the image to another person, publishes the image, or makes the image available on the Internet, after the person who was photographed asks the person to destroy or not show the image, commits photographic voyeurism, a Class A misdemeanor. Prohibits an offender against children from entering or loitering within 1,000 feet of school property, a youth program center, or a public park if the offender knows that children are present. Provides a defense if the offender enters the school property, youth program center, or public park to vote, or if the offender enters a school to attend a meeting with school personnel concerning the offender’s child and the offender: (1) has notified the school that the person is an offender against children; and (2) is accompanied by a school employee to and from the meeting.

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