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Conficker – April Fool or April Fright?
Wurldtech Reduces the Potential for Damage to Critical Industrial Infrastructure
Zero Day for the Conficker worm is April 1, and while everyone hopes it will be only a bad April Fools joke, the potential for damage to the infrastructure of the world’s business community is not a joking matter.
Vancouver-based Wurldtech(TM) Security Technologies, a leading global provider of cyber-risk solutions to critical industrial sectors such as energy, nuclear, power, transportation, chemical and water, will announce in advance of the Conficker Zero Day event a major alliance with global energy companies that is aimed at reducing the potential for damage from cyber threats like Conficker. The announcement detailing this partnership will be distributed Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
“We’ve been getting anxious calls from industrial plant managers asking what to do about Conficker,” says Wurldtech President and CEO Tyler Williams, “and we’ve told them that they shouldn’t have a problem if they’ve been following a program of upgrades, patches and good security practices all along. The problem,” he continues, “is when they tell us they haven’t been doing that.”
As people worry about the security of their home PC, or their business network, the systems and networks that manage and control the everyday services we’ve come to rely on – such as subways, traffic lights, electric power, and even water are just as vulnerable, and in fact, often more so. Protecting these systems is fundamentally a matter of determining how much security you need to protect the integrity of the operations, Williams says, whether it’s the control of a nuclear power plant or an oil refinery, the results of cyber threats are the same – systems down. Unfortunately the impacts can be catastrophic.
“Regardless of the outcome,” says Wurldtech’s Williams, “the Conficker worm event again points to the necessity to be vigilant, and to develop dynamic security solutions that protect our world’s infrastructure from cyber attack.”
For more information on Wurldtech Security Technologies, please visit: www.wurldtech.com
Nokia Releases a New Software Update for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Update Includes A Wide Range of New Features and Improvements
Nokia has announced a software update to the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic to further improve the performance and add new functionalities to the device. The software update is immediately available for download on Nokia Software Update website (http://www.nokia.com/softwareupdate) free of charge (data charges may apply).
Improvements in the new software version include faster data download from Internet, improved e-mail experience, better search experience with in-device search. Many additional features are also included in the software update:
- Faster user interface and faster download times
- New camcorder features: second camera support for still image capture in addition to video calls, burst mode that allows people to take multiple pictures one after another without needing to repress the picture taking button
- Mobile Dictionary: built-in dictionary functionality with voice playback of words utilizing text-to-speech technology, support for 38 languages
- Application Update: with Application Update people can check for available updates for applications and update them directly in the device. Applications can also be kept up-to-date by setting the checking to automatic.
“The update includes great improvements in the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. As mobile devices become more and more advanced, additional features and new functionalities are easy to install to the existing device. We recommend people to take advantage of the new features and upgrade their Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, and get more from their existing device,” said Soren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Devices, Nokia.
Nokia regularly releases firmware updates for many device models and improves the overall experience by adding new functionality and improving performance.
Source: Nokia Corporation
Microsoft and Gecad Technologies Announce Exchange ActiveSync Patent License Agreement
Microsoft Corp. and Gecad Technologies today announced a patent licensing agreement to implement Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on Gecad’s AXIGEN Mail Server offering. The agreement allows AXIGEN e-mail servers to directly synchronize e-mail and data between mobile devices utilizing Microsoft’s Exchange ActiveSync technology. The Exchange ActiveSync protocol enables mobile client devices such as Windows Mobile-based smartphones to synchronize e-mail messages, calendar items, contacts, task lists and other mailbox data with AXIGEN Mail Server.
Gecad also announced that the product kits for AXIGEN Mail Server version 7.0 featuring Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync are available for download today at http://www.axigen.com.
“This agreement enhances the ability for AXIGEN e-mail servers to directly synchronize with various mobile devices, including those using Windows Mobile, that utilize Exchange ActiveSync,” said Oana Bornaz, chief executive officer of Gecad Technologies. “During tough economic times this agreement makes good business sense, as it will allow AXIGEN to further differentiate itself from its competitors in the business messaging solutions marketplace, in a cost-effective manner.”
While Microsoft has been licensing the Exchange ActiveSync protocol for mobile devices since 2003, Gecad Technologies joins a growing number of companies licensing the Exchange ActiveSync patents for implementation on a server.
“Gecad came to us a few months ago because it recognizes, like so many technology companies across Europe, that a way to spur growth in our industry is to license patented technology for mutual benefit,” said David Kaefer, general manager of Intellectual Property Licensing at Microsoft. “People — and companies — want to know their communications foundation is secure, reliable and accessible across many mobile devices, from PDAs to smartphones. And Microsoft has been helping companies overcome those challenges through our Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync licensing program.”
This agreement extends the collaboration between the two companies, as AXIGEN recently became a member of Microsoft’s Empower initiative for independent software vendors. More information is available at: http://www.axigen.com/press/press-releases/news-axigen-joins-microsofts-empower-initiative-for-isvs_81.html
Microsoft’s Commitment to Licensing Technology
The licensing agreement is another example of the important role intellectual property (IP) plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant IT ecosystem. Since Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003, the company has entered into more than 500 licensing agreements and recently announced an expansion of its Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync IP licensing program. These licensing efforts help make it possible for customers, partners and competitors to access its IP portfolio. The program was developed to open access to Microsoft’s significant research and development investments and its growing, broad patent and IP portfolio.
Over the past few years, Microsoft has entered into Exchange ActiveSync licensing agreements with Apple Inc., Big Bang System Corp., DataViz Inc., Google Inc., Helio LLC, IXI Mobile (R&D) Ltd., Nokia Corp., Palm Inc., Remoba Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Symbian Software Ltd. and Xandros Inc.
More information about Microsoft’s licensing programs is available at http://www.microsoft.com/iplicensing.
AXIGEN and Gecad Technologies
Established in 2001, Gecad Technologies SA, member of the GECAD Group, is the vendor of AXIGEN, a messaging solution for professionals that ensures an efficient and secure worldwide communication environment and business growth for both service providers and companies of all sizes. Currently, AXIGEN is distributed internationally by over 170 partners from 80 countries and manages email traffic for more than 11,000 companies with 6 million end-users.
Our team of seasoned professionals, with 15 years of experience in messaging and IT security delivers cutting-edge products, by developing an innovative carrier-class technology based on proprietary architectures such as AXIGEN GrowSecure™, AXIGEN SmartProcessing™ and AXIGEN UltraStorage™. For more details, please visit: http://www.axigen.com
The Laptop Guy Recommends a Good Offense in Advance of the Pending April Fool’s Day Computer Worm
The best security experts in the country are aggressively working to stop the pending release of a worm called Conficker C (Conficker) and prevent damage to millions of computers. The predicted April Fool’s Day release of Conficker is anything but a joke and has prompted Microsoft to post a $250,000 bounty for the malicious program’s author. While security experts devote their energies to stopping the release, Todd Feit, Founder and CEO of The Laptop Guy, a Columbus, Ohio based laptop company, is suggesting three proactive steps that computer users can perform to mitigate the spread of the worm and prevent the loss of data.
The first step is to take measures to save valuable data. “What happens on April 1st is uncertain, but we recommend not taking any chances when it comes to the pictures, music, and data stored on your computer,” explains Todd Feit. Experts believe that the Conficker program can delete data files. “We are aggressively recommending that individuals back up all of their data in advance of April 1st. We realize that this is sometimes easier said than done for users that have large amounts of data, but we believe it is the single most important thing you can do in advance of this predicted outbreak,” suggests Mr. Feit.
The second recommended step in damage control for the Conficker worm is to check and see if you have already been infected. It is believed the program may have already set up residence in up to 10 million personal computers and is lying in wait for the April 1st activation. The Laptop Guy suggests that computer users check to see if they are current on all Windows Updates including the March update. “Conficker has the ability to disable automatic updates and if a system has stopped performing automatic Windows updates, it could already be infected,” explains Mr. Feit. “It may already be too late, however, we still recommend customers update their system and back up their important files.”
The final step is to confirm that your system’s anti-virus software is up to date and is performing automatic updates. “Unfortunately, if a consumer has not been utilizing anti-virus software or keeping up to date, they are at increased risk for Conficker,” according to Feit. “If a user has been exposed due to lapses in anti-virus or Windows Security, unfortunately the only recommendation seems to be to perform the updates, back up your important files and hope for the best.”
Regardless of whether or not the April Fool’s Day release of Conficker becomes a reality, the above steps will improve the security of a user’s computer. Todd Feit states, “Whether it’s Conficker or any virus that is out there or on the horizon, a computer users best defense is a great offense!” For more information and instruction on how to implement the above recommendations, consumers should visit www.LaptopGuy.com.
The Laptop Guy
It began nine years ago with a guy and his dog fixing laptops at a rented counter of a toy store. Today, The Laptop Guy retails, repairs and recycles thousands of laptops from all over the country. The organization may have grown, but its philosophies and values remain the same. To learn more about The Laptop Guy, visit www.LaptopGuy.com
East-Tec Eraser 2009
Keep what you do on your computer to yourself and protect your privacy!
East-Tec Eraser 2009 protects your privacy, identity and confidential information and removes all evidence of your computer and online activity. Eraser exceeds U.S. Department of Defense standards for the permanent erasure of digital information when erasing your Internet history, Web pages, pictures, unwanted cookies, chatroom conversations, confidential documents you want to get rid of or files deleted in the past.
Benefits and Features
Protects Your Privacy and Identity
East-Tec Eraser 2009 completely destroys information stored without your knowledge or approval: Internet history, Web pages and pictures from sites visited on the Internet, unwanted cookies, chatroom conversations, deleted e-mail messages and files, temporary files, the Windows swap file, the Recycle Bin, etc.
Real Deletion
Normal deletion is not secure: when you delete a file, its contents and information about it remain on disk. East-Tec Eraser 2009 makes sure deleted files are really deleted, so that previously deleted files like valuable corporate trade secrets, business plans, personal files, photos or confidential letters will not fall into the wrong hands.
Cleans Your Favorite Browsers
East-Tec Eraser 2009 works with all your favorite browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator, America Online, MSN Explorer, Opera) and securely deletes all your Internet history, visited web pages and images (Temporary Internet Files or cache), address bar locations, unwanted cookies, and more.
Cleans Your Favorite Programs
East-Tec Eraser 2009 cleans Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, AOL Messenger, ICQ, Outlook and Outlook Express, Mozilla Thunderbird, Eudora, Limewire, Morpheus, Kazaa, Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, Winamp, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, ZoneAlarm, WinZip, WinRar, Download Accelerator, and many more.
Improves System Performance
East-Tec Eraser 2009 speeds up your computer and programs, deletes thousands of unnecessary and temporary files and frees up a lot of valuable disk space.
Permanent Erasing
East-Tec Eraser 2009 meets and exceeds the U.S. Department of Defense standards for the permanent erasure of digital information, Russian and German security standards, and industry standards like the Bruce Schneier Algorithm or the Peter Gutmann Method.
Automatic Protection
You can set East-Tec Eraser 2009 to automatically clean your computer at specified intervals, like when you close your Internet browser, when the computer is not used, at a certain date and time, once a day, or you can set longer cleaning operations to run once a week.
Entire Drive Wiper
East-Tec Eraser 2009 can securely erase entire CD/DVD disks, USB drives or hard disk drives with all files and folders. Use this option if you share, give away or sell disks to other people and you don’t want them to see what data you used to have on those disks.
The Anti-Surprise (Anti-Boss or Panic) Key
Automatically close all open windows and immediately run East-Tec Eraser 2009 with preselected options (e.g. erase your Internet traces in stealth mode) with just a combination of keys. Use it in emergency situations to protect your privacy.
Very Easy to Use
East-Tec Eraser 2009 has an intuitive interface and wizards that guide you through all the necessary steps required to protect yourself. You can also erase files and folders with one click directly from Windows, or drag and drop them in East-Tec Eraser 2009.
Flexible and Personalized Protection
East-Tec Eraser 2009 fully supports your personal privacy needs and allows you to define your own sensitive information, cookies you approve and want to keep, and even your own erase methods.
Advanced Features for Professional Use
East-Tec Eraser 2009 features running in stealth mode completely invisible to the user, preventing specific data from being erased based on filters, granting different permissions to users, password protection, processor usage priority settings, command line parameters to allow advanced automation or running from batch files, etc.
System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows 2000
- Windows NT
- Windows Me
- Windows 98
Computer Requirements
- 300 MHz or higher processor
- 128 MB of RAM
- 10 MB of hard disk space