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IT Security News - May 2005

ANOTHER REASON TO APPLY PATCHES
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An unpatched computer could be exploited, resulting in the
encryption of files on the computer, thus being held "hostage".
The ransom is the purchase of a decoder costing US$200 to
decrypt the files. More information at:
http://www.websensesecuritylabs.com/alerts/alert.php?AlertID=194

MICROSOFT BASELINE SECURITY ANALYZERS
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Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
Version 2.0 Beta and Version 1.2.1 have been
released. Version 1.2.1 is required for
compatibility with Windows XP SP2 computers.
More information and links to the downloads
are available at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsahome.mspx

FINANCIAL FRAUD
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MasterCard shuts down 1,400 fraudulent web sites engaged in
financial fraud:
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/0,2000061744,39193240,00.htm

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