'Worm virus' hits 9m computers

A worm that infects computers lacking the latest security patches or updated anti-virus software is spreading rapidly, according to security experts.

The malicious program, variously known as Conficker, Downadup or Kido, was discovered in October 2008.

On its blog pages, online security firm F-Secure estimates the worm has now infected 8.9 million machines globally. However, the Finland-based firm recently suggested that the "worm virus" may be a dud.

The virus does not appearing to be working as intended, according to F-Secure. Chief security adviser Patrik Runald told PA that its coding suggests a type of bug that alerts computer users to bogus infections on their machines and offers to help by selling antivirus software. Instead, the virus is mostly spreading to little effect - though it may still pose a threat to infected computers.

Microsoft released a security patch to deal with the worm on October 23. However, computers that have not had the latest security patches installed – or which lack up-to-date anti-virus software – remain vulnerable.

"Obviously the best thing you can do - as we stressed back in November - is make sure that Microsoft’s patch is in place on every vulnerable computer on your network," wrote Sophos security expert Graham Cluley on his blog.

"In addition, you should ensure that your anti-virus software is up-to-date."

Cliff Evans, head of security and privacy at Microsoft UK, said: "Our advice is for users to ensure their antivirus protection is up to date with latest definitions. One of the ways Conficker spreads is by exploiting a vulnerability which was addressed at the end of October 2008 with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 which we further recommend users download.

"Other means of infection include exploitation of weak password policies and unprotected file shares. The easiest way to ensure latest security updates are installed is to enable the Automatic Update feature in Windows. Those that do not use Automatic Updates can go to http://update.microsoft.com.

"We have updated our customers on this threat through the Microsoft Malware Protection Center blog. We’ll continue to provide updates as necessary."

Users can download the security patch for their version of Windows from the following site http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx

Further information on the Conficker worm and how to deal with it can be found here;
http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Entry.aspx?Name=Win32/Conficker

Source: msn.com

Paid for doing online surveys? Yeah right, I wish...

I tried one of those online survey sites about 4 months ago that
say all you have to do is spend a couple of minutes filling out
some surveys and you will be making hundreds a day.....
YEAH RIGHT, I didn't make anything.

I joined 7 of these stupid websites and I actually tried filling
out a couple of surveys on each site and they took forever and then
at the end they wanted me to buy things or I couldn't complete
the survey.

These are complete scams so be aware!!! I couldn't believe they
were even allowed to sell such bogus products.

Then about 2 weeks ago I was watching the news and they had some
vice presidents and marketing managers of some major multi million
dollar companies talking about a site that they personally work
with to pay consumers for their opinion, a site that actually just
wants the "average Joe's" honest opinion on products
and services and is willing to pay big money to get them.

http://www.rockservers.com/surveynew/

I tried this site out and it is the only one I have ever
seen that actually pays you just to take surveys. I made
almost $100 in my first day just filling out 3 simple surveys.

This is the only legit survey site online, so if you are
interested in making hundreds per day just giving your opinions
then make sure you check this out.

http://www.rockservers.com/surveynew/

P.S. there is a video on the homepage that will explain everything.
If I were you I would at least check the video out and if you don't
make at least $300 in your first week they have a 3 month refund
policy so just get your money back!!! This is definitely worth a
look!
http://www.rockservers.com/surveynew/

I've been cheated & I want a refund!!

Wanted to talk a little about the sad state of Internet
marketing nowadays....

Recently, I've received tons of JV requests and plenty
of ebooks to review and to be honest, if I bought 95%
of them, I'd be screaming that email headline you've
just read.

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I was speaking with Cody Moya the other day
(a well-known Internet Marketer), and he started
talking about how his website is here to offer
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Here they are:

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These amazing gifts are not only great resources,
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The catch? Cody said he can only offer this to you
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Warmly,

Krister


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RIAA Demands a Whopping $756 per Song!

A Bronx Woman agreed to pay the Recording Industry Association of America $6,050 to settle allegiations she purloined 8 tracks on the file sharing network Kazaa.

That's $756.25 a song from artists DMX, Lenny Kravitz, Eagles, Sade, Ready For the World, Uncle Sam and Tamia.

The settlement came three weeks after the woman, Denise Barker, admitted liability and challenged the constitutionality of the Copyright Act, the law under which the RIAA sued Barker and thousands of others for copyright infringement. Among other things, Barker alleged the act's fines, up to $150,000 per track, were unconstitutionally excessive and against U.S. Supreme Court precedent.

The woman's attorney,Ray Beckerman, said that Barker decided to settle. "The client makes the decision. I would have loved to litigate this," he said. "I think we had good defenses."

The RIAA has sued more than 20,000 individuals for illegal file sharing. Most of the accused settle out of court for a few thousand dollars.

Barker will make 55 monthly payments of $110, ending in February 2013, according to the settlement agreement in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Only one RIAA file sharing case has gone to trial, resulting in a $222,000 penalty, or $9,250 for each of the 24 purloined tracks.

Don't become one of them and suffer the penalty!

Many file sharing networks, and even non-free music download (mp3) sites are illegal, scams.

To find out which ones are legal cvheck out www.fastlegaldownloads.com.

They tell you

• The Top 46 Legal Music Download Sites where you can (Full reviews, pricing information, and recommendations)

• The Top 28 Movie Download Sites (Full reviews, pricing information, and recommendations)
  

• ... and much more.

Here is the link again.

Click Here!

Source: http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/riaa_trial/index.html#41346740

"Waste-of-Money" Digital Photography Tuitions

Did you know that a simple Google search will reveal a massive industry of Digital Photography "tuitions"...

...which contains courses, manuals, DVD's and 3 day classes etc. where you can EASILY spend $1000's or more to learn Photography.

The Photography tuition industry is in fact so big that sales revenue from it is in fact larger than the revenue from the sales of Digital Cameras itself! And you know what else...?

It is NOT in most "Photography Guru's" best financial interests to produce courses that show you how to quickly and easily master the basics of Digital Photography (eventhough that is EXACTLY what 99% of newbies want and need)...

...If they did they would most certainly "kill their own Golden Goose" because you wouldn't need to spend hundreds of dollars on the rest of their training DVD's.

Most Digital Photography training material leaves you feeling even more "overwhelmed" after you've been through it than before! This is a deliberate ploy, so that you'll order EVEN MORE training material.

So they are basically a complete WASTE OF MONEY!

And this is the "dirty little secret" they don't want you to know and why you won't find other courses like "Your Guide To Digital Photography!"

In it Dan Feildman shows you how to become a competent and confident Digital Photographer user with just 10 minutes a day. And for a fraction of the cost of other alternatives.

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"Your Guide To Digital Photography" was designed specifically to get new users extremely competent in Photography in the shortest time possible.

"Your Guide To Digital Photography!" is the epitome of this philosophy. There is no unnecessary "fluff" or time wasted on actions you may NEVER use.

You will learn the most important and most useful Digital Photography tasks which the pro's don't tell you about. There is NOTHING out there that focuses on this like they do. Why?

Because Dan has been in this position himself when he first started and he knows how frustrated, intimidated or overwhelming Digital Photography is for a newbie.

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Regards, Krister.

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He Made 800 Grand

Yes, I said 800.

It's real!

Yesterday, I told you this was going to be big, but I didn't even
know HOW big it would be. Get yourself over to
Treasure Hunt Marketing and see for yourself.

As usual, Nick has over-delivered!

Treasure Hunt Marketing is absolutely one of the best product of
the year!

Nick's going to show you not only how to make a big splash and a
big profit right from the get go...

... but he's going to show you how to keep making sales without
having to ditch your product and move on to the next one. Nick's
plan is truly unlike anything I've seen before.

He even shows tons of proof of how well his unique plan has
worked for others.

And it's finally available, so you can read the secret page
yourself by going to Treasure Hunt Marketing.

Keep in mind Nick isn't like some guys out there. He practices
what he preaches. Remember Forex Enterprise? That's Nick. He
made nearly 800 grand his first year with that one product,
and he continues to make money hand over fist with it.

The best part of Treasure Hunt Marketing is he shows you exactly
how he built his fortune. And makes it so darn easy to copy  his
success.

He shows step by step, exactly how he...

--Went from nowhere to 7 figures in little more than a blink of
the eye... Then he helps you do it too!

--Not only launches products with wild success... but builds on
that success for even more profits!

--Follows a simple blueprint that can make him INSTANT money,
but then turns things up a notch... or 10 for the real,
longterm money.

And he shows you in simple language, exactly how you can do it too!

And that's what matters...

Some marketers will tell you how they did it (not all, but some),
but they never make it easy for you to do the same thing.

Nick is really giving up all the insider stuff.

See for yourself. The link is Treasure Hunt Marketing.

If I were you, I'd go there right now, because there are 2
discounts that just may go away before you get there.

1. He cut $100 off the price for the first 500 who sign up.

2. This is the coolest... Since it's called Treasure Hunt
Marketing, he put a real treasure hunt right in the page! An
additional $100 to you, only if you can find it.

I STILL haven't found it, but I'll keep looking. It's there
though, others report to have found it.

How would you feel if you missed out on what could be the
single greatest short term and long term money-making
opportunity you'll ever be offered?

I already know THM  is probably going to be the single most
important investment I make this year. What about you?

But you can't get it if you don't get there! The link is
Treasure Hunt Marketing.

I spoke to Nick and even though "THM" has only been out less
than an hour, he's already talking about raising the price.
And that's not an arbitrary thing. The price will be raised
after 1,000 are sold. And if you know Nick, you know 1,000
will be sold quick.

So get in now, while the getting is good.

So... Get over to Treasure Hunt Marketing and keep an eagle
eye out for that treasure. (If you find it... let me know!)

To Your Certain Success...



Krister Laitinen

PS - Remember, you have to act fast by clicking and ordering
from this page: Treasure Hunt Marketing in order to be
guaranteed the lowest price!