No Subject....what's on your mind?

[penneme]

Just a heads up from, CBC

A worm attached to an e-mail with the subject line "Happy New Year!" is the latest spam to threaten computer users, a security expert warns.


CBC News
The new worm comes disguised as a file attachment named postcard.exe or postcard.zip, VeriSign iDefense Labs revealed on Thursday.

Once the file is launched, it replicates itself and sends copies to other e-mail addresses by accessing the infected computer's mailbox. It also disables several computer security features and installs rootkit software, which allows it to hide itself from the user.

VeriSign said several large networks reported interceptions of the new e-mail on Thursday. Several other security firms also reported the virus. Kaspersky Lab dubbed the worm "Tibs" while Trend Micro calls it "Nuwar." Other names for it include Banwarum and Glowa.

Network sends spam five times per second

The worm is reportedly being spread from 160 e-mail domains, with one network sending out the spam at a rate of five e-mails per second.

The "Happy New Year!" e-mail is just one variation on holiday spam. On Wednesday, security firm McAfee issued several warnings, including one for an e-mail with the attachment Christmas+Blessing-4.ppt, which installs software that allows the spammer remote access to the infected computer.

As with all e-mails, users should use extreme caution when opening attachments, VeriSign warns.

[Wanda Fry (Goodall)]

What's on my mind.........ok how is everyone out in BC with all of that weather going on?

Darrell you still out there.

Elaine you liking Ottawa and getting comfortable?

I am thinking maybe when the weather gets better and Mike and I are bumming around Ottawa that we should have a timmies tea together........

[penneme]

Hey Wanda
Im still in Ottawa and loving it. Havent gotten to see much of it as of yet, but we are working on it. Anytime you want to do coffee give me a shout. I work Monday to Friday 9-6 and I am on call everyother weekend.

[penneme]

Okay Guys its almost that favorite time of year again .....PLAYOFFS..Gotta love hockey..Who do you think is gonna take the cup this year based on their play so far.
Ofcourse for me I have to cheer for my hometown teams the Sens. Dont wanna be run out of town for flying the dreaded leafs flag.. and omg my hubby has two of them.

[Wanda Fry (Goodall)]

I am deep into sens territory and I have no problem waving the Toronto flag ;D
Of course that doesn't do anything, they still play the same ;D

[Wanda Crosby (Dawson)]

Hey Wanda !!! are you in the military or maried to military? My brother is a field Engineer and in Meaford at present time you probalbly ran into him somewhere. Craft show... flea market .... tank..... he likes to blow things up. he has a web site with a good scope of his career at www.darkwood-woodcarving.com the section titled "about the carver" Lorne is taking our younger son Dave to an Oilers/Sens game in Ottawa in February they will be sporting Oilers Jersey's, I hope Dave gets out in one piece.... they can beat Lorne a little.. (only kidding)
Wanda Crosby (Dawson)

[Wanda Fry (Goodall)]

Hi Wanda,
ok does that sound weird saying hi to "yourself? LOL!

I WAS in and had to get out for many reasons but I stayed long enough to get a CD and that is about it.
I am still married to it ----------oops that should be I am still married to Mike, 24 years this year so I guess you can say I am still in it since he's still in and all my friend are either in or married to it.

I work on the base here in Pet so yes it's all around me.

Thanks for the link, I will go check it out.

[Wanda Fry (Goodall)]

WOW Wanda nice site.
I have good friend who just left last week for overseas and once I hear word I will ask him to check out those carvings if he goes to Kabul.
A few of the guys are coming back in the next month and if I think about it, I will ask them if they were there and if they remember.

[Wanda Crosby (Dawson)]

Hello again Wanda. Lorne and I made it 23 years then he decided the grass was greener elsewhere.....he is back in Belleville. my older son in in Winipeg this week for testing for the Winipeg Police. I am a student once more. I have a nephew in Afganistan right now he works for CF support.

[Wanda Fry (Goodall)]

where is everyone?

Well this couple of weeks have been interesting.
Have been watching the guys come back from overseas and bearing stories that would make your hair curl
of course most of the ones I know are on the front lines so they have seen it all..............they're doing good in spite it all though.

[penneme]

WOW
Sure is quiet. Looks like spring may just be around the corner

[Trish]

I know.....boring on here. I check every once in awhile, but never anything new.....

[Trish Muir]

Hey there, I might be moving back to Trenton for my husbands work. Can anyone living there now, give me some advice as to where live. We are looking for a good safe area. We have 2 kids 11 ans 9. We were looking at the Brighton area. He would be working at the base. Thanks, Trish