Do not press F1 key on Windows XP

Written by Remdotc Saturday, 06 March 2010 11:08

When prompted by a website, as Micrsoft as waned users of a massive security flaw in found in Windows XP.  The vulnerability exists in the way that VBScript interacts with Windows Help files when using Internet Explorer.  A malicious Web site displayed a specially crafted dialog box and a user pressed the F1 key, arbitrary code could be executed in the security context of the currently logged-on user. Microsoft's Security release notes can be found here

Westin Hotel's in L.A. possibly hacked last year

Written by Remdotc Saturday, 06 March 2010 10:55

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles last year and used their credit or debit card to eat there should examine their bank statements and request a new card. Hotel officials disclosed Friday that the hotel's four restaurants, along with its valet parking operation, may have been hacked at some time between April and December, disclosing names, credit card numbers and expiration dates printed on customers' debit and credit card.

Illegal Immigrants attempt to derail trains

Written by Remdotc Wednesday, 03 March 2010 23:45

Cruz Mario Carnacion, 37 and Jose Luis Trejo-Yanez for two Illegal Aliens of Mexician origin where arrested for being in possession of more than 500  7-inch spike's that were taken from the railroad tracks owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad.

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Hackers exposose security flaws with Elvis passport

Written by Remdotc Monday, 22 February 2010 19:00

In the name of improved security a hacker showed how a biometric passport issued in the name of long-dead rock 'n' roll king Elvis Presley could be cleared through an automated passport scanning system being tested at an international airport.

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