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Todd Walker <[log in to unmask]>
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OMRF's Information Support Group <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:20:52 -0500
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When your IT chief sends out a warning that talks about "mayhem"
when you install a Service Pack that is about to be pushed to your
whole network, that's when I get nervous.  Hopefully it's just because
this is the RC2, right?  Someone make me feel better here....



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> From: Les Cummings <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: July 23, 2004 1:15:43 PM CDT
> To: Jon Hamm <[log in to unmask]>, Brad Pazoureck
> <[log in to unmask]>, 'Kelsey Kennedy' <[log in to unmask]>,
>  Todd Walker <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: FW: Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install With Care..
> Received: by mail.omrf.ouhsc.edu  id
> <[log in to unmask]>; Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:15:43
> -0500
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> FYI...
> Les
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CRN Security Solutions
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> Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 1:09 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install With Care
>
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> Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install With Care
> Microsoft's objective with Windows XP SP2 is to make it easier for end
> users to configure and manage security resources via new functionality
> and stronger security settings. But in an evaluation of a RC2 version
> of SP2, the CRN Test Center finds that mayhem that can occur when the
> Service Pack is loaded onto a system.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfie0AF
>
> Instant Messages Carry Latest Phishing Scams
> Security experts reported that instant-message advertising links to
> malicious URLs have begun appearing, and such URLs could be phony
> Web sites used for phishing scams.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfif0AG
>
> Man Charged With Hacking Acxion Database Company
> A Florida man has been charged with stealing large amounts of
> consumer information from Acxiom, one of the world's largest
> database companies.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfig0AH
>
> Symantec Nearly Doubles Revenue
> Symantec has reason to celebrate. The security vendor on Wednesday
> posted a 48 percent year-over-year increase in revenue for its fiscal
> first quarter ended July 2.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfih0AI
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> NFR Security Unveils Latest IPS Appliance
> NFR's new intrusion-prevention system appliance, dubbed Sentivist, is
> designed to give users the utmost control over protecting their
> networks against the latest threats.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfii0AJ
>
> CA Adds Sales Chief, CIO
> Computer Associates International has named George Fischer as senior
> vice president of North American sales and Kevin Kern as senior vice
> president and CIO.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfij0AK
>
> McAfee Hires Antivirus Geeks In India
> McAfee plans to set up a center in Bangalore, India, to monitor and
> counter virus attacks on computer networks worldwide. The center will
> be staffed by local researchers.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfik0AL
>
> New Bagle Worm Variant Shuts Down Defenses
> The latest Bagle three-worm wave includes one that's using a more
> aggressive twist on an old tactic.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfil0AM
>
> Aventail Introduces New SSL VPN
> Remote security vendor Aventail has unveiled a full-featured SSL VPN
> appliance, the Aventail EX-750, tailored for small and midsize
> businesses.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfim0AN
>
> Blue Coat To Acquire URL Filtering Provider
> Blue Coat Systems plans to acquire URL filtering company Cerberian for
> about $17.5 million in stock.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfin0AO
>
> Bagle Worm Back With A Vengeance
> Two severe variants of the Bagle worm reared their ugly heads late
> Monday.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfio0AP
>
> Bluesocket Adds Intrusion Protection, RF Monitoring
> Bluesocket next month plans to ship a new WLAN monitoring and
> intrusion-detection system that includes a new server and RF
> monitoring sensor.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfip0AQ
>
> Kavado Enhances Application Security Suite
> Web application security vendor Kavado rolled out improved versions of
> its application-scanning and firewall software products.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfiq0AR
>
> Virus Targets WinCE Devices
> The first known virus aimed at Microsoft's Windows CE operating system
> was sent to several antivirus firms by its author over the weekend to
> prove that Pocket PCs and Smartphones are vulnerable to attack.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfir0AS
>
> BorderWare Expands Channel Program
> Network security vendor BorderWare has expanded its channel program
> around its flagship product, the MXtreme Mail Firewall.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfis0AT
>
> New Bagle Worm Slams, Then Slows
> A worm analysts thought would rival MyDoom in its destructiveness,
> known as Bagle.af or Bagle.ab, began to peter out last Friday.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfit0AU
>
> Improving Microsoft Security: No Simple Task
> As Microsoft prepares to launch its biggest security upgrade ever to
> Windows, Service Pack 2, the company is trying to strike a balance
> between making things safe and making things work.
>
> http://newsletter.crn.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eiTh0GA7oP0ElQ0Cfiu0AV
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