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Surfer
Beware - Hackers Now Compromising Legitimate
Websites
In the past,
users had to visit intentionally malicious websites or click on spam
e-mail attachments to become a victim of a security threat. Now hackers
are starting to compromise legitimate sites and use them as a distribution
medium to attack home and enterprise computers. Symantec, a leading
cybersecurity firm, recently reported that it detected 711,912 such
threats last year, compared with 125,243 in 2006.
According to
Symantec, the attacks are particularly targeting sites that are likely to
be trusted by end users. These include major search engines like Google,
browsers like Mozilla, and social networking sites like Facebook. In the
case of Google, hackers use a chink in Google's site to redirect
unsuspecting PC users to sites tainted with malware. This enables them to
use the PCs to spread spam and carry out scams. Typically, it also lets
the hackers embed a keystroke logger to collect passwords and other
sensitive data. Google is working on new tools to detect and block
malicious Web pages.
To protect your computer, we strongly
encourage our Internet customers to be diligent about security and
regularly update your antivirus
software. New viruses and worms are discovered daily and can be
spread many ways — over networks, through attachments, through even
legitimate websites, via devices connected to your computer, and by
storage media such as Zip drives and CDs. Remember to also scan all file
attachments of incoming e-mail messages, even messages from people you
trust. You have the ultimate responsibility for protecting your computer
against these threats.
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May
Promotion
Let
Voicemail get you off the hook. Check your voicemail from anywhere, access
messages from your PC, and always get your messages even when the power is
off. Sign up for voicemail in May and receive the first month FREE! Call
one of our customer care consultants at 336-622-7900 for more information
on this great feature.
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Ask
The Help Desk - What Do The Terms "Freeware" And "Shareware"
Mean?
Question: I've heard
the terms "freeware" and "shareware" used to describe software programs.
What exactly do these terms mean?
Answer: Freeware is software that is
made available by its originator for unlimited use by anyone at no charge.
By contrast, shareware is software that is freely distributed but for
which the author expects payment from people who decide to keep the
software after a trial period and continue to use it. Freeware and
shareware are widely available online in many different software
categories.
Before you download anything, however, research the
website and software to make sure both are reputable. You should also have
antivirus software installed on your computer and keep it updated.
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Sites
Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In May
Indiana
Jones is Back
http://IndianaJones.com - The
fourth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise comes to the big screen
this month nearly two decades after the last one. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull boasts all the action that fans have come to expect, from
car chases to Indiana Jones wielding his trademark bullwhip. The film
stars Harrison Ford and is led by famous filmmakers George Lucas as
executive producer and a writer, and Steven Spielberg as director. Get a
sneak peak here and enjoy classic clips from previous installments.
ABCs of RVs
http://GoRVing.com - It's time to
plan your summer road trip. Ever thought about traveling in an RV? You can
take the comforts of home with you wherever you go, and enjoy the freedom
to really explore the great outdoors. If you're new to RVing, this site is
the place to start. You'll find descriptions for all RV types, shopping
and rental information, travel ideas, a campground database, driving and
towing tips, and even a free "getting started" CD-ROM or DVD.
Making Sense of
Dollars
http://finance.yahoo.com/how-to-guide/index - With
the rising costs of today's economy, it's more important than ever to make
smart moves with your money. Check out this comprehensive How-to Guide on
the Yahoo! Financial site for lots of practical tips and online tools.
From advice on how to get out of debt to savings ideas for college,
there's a wealth of information at your fingertips.
Race Around the Indy 500
http://Indy500.com - The theme of
the 92nd Indianapolis 500 is "Fuel the Dream." No wonder, since this is
definitely a sporting event that many dream of competing in (or simply
attending). This year's field of 33 starting drivers on May 25 will
include a history-making driver: Illinois native Danica Patrick captured
the Indy Japan 300 title in April, making her the first woman to win an
IndyCar race. Do a few laps around this site to see updates on the
practice runs, review race history, get ticket information, and read the
personal "500" stories of other fans.
Get Grilling
http://weber.com/bbq/pub/recipe - The
Weber name has become synonymous with grilling. Before you fire up the
grill for the warm weather season ahead, go straight to the source for
lots of expert advice and new recipe ideas. To keep the inspiration coming
for weekend parties, sign up to receive the Recipe of the Week each
Friday.
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Short
Tutorial - Removing Contacts From Your Address
Book
Let's face it
-- the people in our personal and professional lives come and go. If your
e-mail address book is cluttered with names from inactive relationships,
you're wasting time wading through an unnecessarily long list.
To
remove contact information from your address book, follow the steps below
for your specific e-mail program:
Removing Contacts From Your Address Book When
Using Outlook Express 6 and Windows XP SP2 Home Edition
1.
With Outlook
Express 6 open, click your cursor arrow on the "Addresses" button located
on the toolbar.
2.
Click on the
contact you want to delete. (The contact's name will be highlighted when
you click on it.)
3.
Click on the
"Delete" button located on the toolbar.
4.
The Address
Book - Main Identity dialogue box will appear asking if you are sure you
want to permanently delete the selected item. Click the "Yes" button.
5.
Close the
Address Book - Main Identity dialogue box by clicking on the red "X" in
the upper right-hand corner. The selected contact is now deleted.
Removing
Contacts From Your Address Book When Using Thunderbird 1.5 and Macintosh
OS X 10.4, Windows XP SP2 Home Edition, or Windows Vista Home
Premium
1.
With
Thunderbird open, click your cursor arrow on the "Address Book" button
located on the toolbar.
2.
Click on the
contact you want to delete. (The contact's name will be highlighted when
you click on it.)
3.
Click the
"Delete" button located on the toolbar. The selected contact is now
deleted.
Removing
Contacts From Your Address Book 4.0.4 When Using Mail 2.1.1 On Macintosh
OS 10.4.9
1.
With Address
Book open, click your cursor arrow on the "All" icon in the "Group" field.
2.
Click on the
entry you want to delete in the "Name" field to select it. (The contact's
name will be highlighted when you click on it.)
3.
Click on the
"Edit" menu and select "Delete Card" from the drop-down menu. The selected
contact is now deleted.
Removing
Contacts From Windows Contacts (Address Book) When Using Windows Mail and
Windows Vista Home Premium
1.
With Windows
Mail open, click your cursor arrow on the "Contacts" button located on the
toolbar.
2.
Select the
contact you want to delete. (The contact's name will be highlighted.)
3.
Click on the
"Delete" button located on the toolbar.
4.
The Delete
File dialogue box will appear asking if you are sure you want to move this
file to the Recycle Bin.
5.
Click the
"Yes" button. The deleted contact will be moved to the Recycle Bin where
it will remain until the bin is manually emptied.
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Best regards,
Aaryn M. Slafky
Director of
Marketing & Communications
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