“We recently received reports about private messages found on Facebook and distributing a link, which is a shortened URL pointing to an archive file May09-Picture18.JPG_www.facebook.com.zip,” engineers from Trend Micro researchers say. “This archive contains a malicious file named May09-Picture18.JPG_www.facebook.com and uses the extension .COM.”

After the file is executed and the worm installs on the computer it will try to disable the antivirus sollution so it will not get detected. After that it will connect to more websites and it will download addition worms.

 This worm can record the browsers activity and also the messages sent on social media networks like Twitter, Facebook or Meebo. It will also replicate itself by sending the download link from the compromised accounts.

A network scanner can be a great tool for helping to secure your network and all the systems attached to it, but it is only effective when it is used correctly. If you are only using it occasionally, keeping the results to yourself, or finding the same vulnerabilities week after week, that network scanner is not doing you much good. Follow these five best practices for network scanning to get the most out of your network scanner, and to make the most of your network security:

1.     Keep your scanner up-to-date

New vulnerabilities are discovered regularly and, much like your anti-virus software, your network scanner needs current definition files to find the most recent vulnerabilities. Make sure you update your scanner with the latest definitions your vendor has to offer each time you go to perform a scan.

2.     Make scanning part of new system deployment

Once a system is in production, it becomes a much more complicated task to remediate it. You have to deal with change control processes, maintenance windows, and more. Scan every new system before it gets approved for production to make certain it starts service as up-to-date as possible.

3.     Scan regularly

Using your network scanner should be something that is scheduled, and happens automatically on a regular basis. Scanning every system and potential IP address on your network should happen at least every two weeks; weekly would be better still. The longer you go between scans, the greater the chance that something on your network is vulnerable, could be exploited, but could have been mitigated if found in time.

4.     Scan internally and externally

Scan all your systems from the inside to get the complete picture on them, but then also scan all your DMZ systems from a completely external network so you can see exactly what potential attackers will see. That way you get the best of both worlds – a complete picture without the firewall masking potential issues, and the view an attacker has on your network.

5.     Make sure everyone understands it’s a means, not an end

Your network scanner can identify vulnerable systems on your network, but identifying them is only the first step. You must remediate those vulnerabilities. Scanning a system but not fixing what the scanner finds is like going to the doctor for a diagnosis but then not taking the prescription. When a system is identified as vulnerable, your management needs to set the expectation that admins will fix the flaws that are found and that they do so in a timely fashion, or they must understand and accept that a risk exists, and be prepared for the consequences that come from it being exploited.

Follow these five best practices for network scanning and see a great difference in your organization’s network security.

This guest post was provided by Casper Manes  on behalf of GFI Software Ltd. GFI is a leading software developer that provides a single source for network administrators to address their network security, content security and messaging needs. Read more on the importance of using a network scanner. 

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Trend Micro engineers have analyzed the Google search results for the “diablo 3 free download” keyword and this search will return websites that offer the beta version of Diablo III but only the users are willing to make some compromises in order to get it.

Some websites only ask a user to fill a survey in order to download this game but other websites ask users to share a link on Facebook, and liking some others pages.(see the picture below and learn how to stay free from “Diablo 3 free download” scam)

After the users have done all the above steps and pursue to download the game they must complete another survey. Of course you can guess that the game is only a fake download and users receive nothing for the effort they have made, but the spammers gain money for every completed survey.

Dear Customer,We need your help resolving an issue with your account. To give us time to work together on this, we’ve temporarily limited what you can do with your account until the issue is resolved.

We understand it may be frustrating not to have full access to your PayPal account. We want to work with you to get your account back to normal as quickly as possible.

What’s the problem?

We need a little bit more information about you to help confirm your identity.

This forged email has a link in the message that looks like the PayPal login page, but it will just redirect the users to a underground version.

After the users input their login credentials they are asked to also fill in financial informations, like name, phone number, birth date, credit/debit card name, card verification number, SSN, home adress, security questions and answers.

You can guess that after the information is submitted, it goes straight to the cybercriminals that can use it in order to hijack the PayPal accounts of the victims.

The well known Hoax-Slayer issued a warning that the current scam is a little more complex than the old ones, because the text in the message is accurate and the fake website adress also includes “paypal” with a long string of letters and numbers.

“The fake site includes all of the elements and navigation links that will be familiar to Paypal users. However, clicking these links does not lead to another part of the site as expected but simply reloads the same scam form,” he told. “Moreover, as is typical with phishing scam websites, the bogus form is not on a secure (https) webpage.”

As Adobe first announced, the users had only two options, either to pay $375 and upgrade to CS6 or continue to use CS5 (CS5.5) and just rely on their own intuition when opening files from obscure sources.

“No dot release was scheduled or released for Adobe Photoshop CS5,” a company spokeswoman explained the reason behind their decision. “In looking at all aspects, including the vulnerabilities themselves and the threat landscape, the team did not believe the real-world risk to customers warranted an out-of-band release for the CS5 version to resolve these issues.”

It all lasted one day, as the numbers of angry customers was rising, Adobe decided to patch the eight vulnerabilities found in their suite for free.

“We are in the process of resolving the vulnerabilities addressed in these security bulletins in Adobe Illustrator CS5.x, Adobe Photoshop CS5.x and Adobe Flash Professional CS5.x, and will update the respective security bulletins once the patches are available,” they told.

Anyway, no Adobe official announced how long it will take for the patches to be released.

The latest attack was found by Trusteer and is uses the malware platform Tatanga. Trusteer engineers got the configuration file and saw that Tatanga sends a message to the victim via an injected web browser and the message contains informations about the fact that the victim’s bank offers free protection insurance against online phising.

After that, the victim is offered a fake account for the insurance that is meant to cover the funds in the victim’s account. But this fake account for the insurance is in fact a real bank account that is used to collect the money. The victim is noticed that they it will be protected from phising or any other attacks by this insurance. At last the victim is convinced to authorize an online transaction in order to activate the account insurance.

Anyway, the victim woulnd’t even think about the fact that the funds will be transfered from their account.

In order to authorize the transaction the victim sends an SMS password that they received on their mobile gadget. In fact, they are actually approving the transfer from their own account to the cybercriminal account used as a fake insurance.

“Once they have compromised an endpoint, the ability of Tatanga and the other cybercrime platforms to commit online fraud is limited only by the imagination of criminals,” said Heyman. “As this latest scheme illustrates fraudsters do not lack creativity when it comes to developing new methods that trick victims into authorizing fraudulent transactions.”

The original wiretapping law, was adopted in 1994 and it required telecom carriers and producers of telecom equipments to implement surveillance capabilities in their services, equipments and facilities.

This law has forced, in 2004, the ISP’s and providers of VoIP services to comply also with the above capabilities and now it looks like FBI is trying to force webmail, IM and other p2p service providers and corporations that are providing social networking websites to become wiretap friendly.

According to CNET, Federal representatives had several meetings at the White House with US officials and senators in order to find space in their agendas. It is also said that Rober Mueller, the FBI director will meet with internet giants like Facebook, Google, Microsoft and others for the same reasons.

People that are sensitive with the privacy topic are opposing the idea of course, but tech companies are more worried about how will they comply in terms of costs and also worry about potential data leaks when their information will be shared with the law agencies.

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Product Details Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 0.8 x 2.2 inches ; 5 ounces Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues. ASIN: B004J41T7Q Item model number: ELPH 300 HS – BK Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)

Don’t let the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera’s slim profile and good looks fool you. This slick little device may stand out from the crowd, but it’ll also deliver brilliant still images, ultra-detailed 1080p Full HD video, serious functionality, and a wealth of effects and automatic settings. You’ll be surprised how much is packed into such a slim point-and-shoot. Let your imagination run wild, and let Canon’s HS SYSTEM, a 24mm lens, 5x Optical Zoom, and 12.1 Megapixels help you snap great photos everywhere.

The ELPH 300 HS is less than an inch deep and weighs less than 5 ounces.

Ultra wide-angle 24mm lens and 5x optical zoom on board.

Canon’s HS SYSTEM improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash, and lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.

Incredibly Thin. Incredibly Powerful.

Thin Is In

At less than an inch deep and weighing just under five ounces, the PowerShot 300 HS will fit right in your pocket, but it packs plenty of power into its sleek point-and-shoot body. A 24mm ultra wide-angle lens with a powerful 5x optical zoom gives you the versatility to shoot in any number of situations, and the optical image stabilizer keeps things from getting too shaky when you’re zoomed in tight. Whether you’re out partying or just walking around town, you don’t need to sacrifice style for power–the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS has got you covered for capturing great photos effortlessly.

No More Dark Photos

Canon’s HS SYSTEM improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash, and lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.

The Canon HS SYSTEM takes the frustration out of low-light shooting, delivering clear, blur-free shots with all the ambiance intact, and freeing you from the sometimes unwanted effects of using the flash. Beautiful low-light shots are possible at both low and high ISO speeds, and the dynamic range is expanded to retain maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas.

The system is the result of two technologies brought together in this compact PowerShot. The first is the 12.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, which positions the light-receiving surface for optimal light reception. More light means clearer, blur-free images with plenty of detail and nuance, even in dark areas. Working together with the CMOS sensor to deliver the HS SYSTEM is Canon’s advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor, which actively reduces noise and delivers high speed image processing.

Canon’s HS System provides dramatically greater sensitivity than your average camera with identical or greater megapixel counts.
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The HS Megapixel Advantage

There’s more to megapixels. Canon’s HS System provides dramatically greater sensitivity than your average camera with identical or greater megapixel counts. That means you don’t need excessive megapixels to achieve spectacular images with minimal noise, and you get equally impressive results out of the 12.1 megapixel ELPH 300 HS.

Memorable Moments in Full HD

Experiencing the brilliance of HD video in a Canon PowerShot ELPH digital camera has never been easier. With the convenient dedicated movie button, you’ll be able to instantly record everyday moments in high-definition detail at the push of a button. Record in Full 1080p HD with stereo sound, and pick up the optional HTC-100 HDMI cable for viewing your footage directly on your HDTV.

You can also use the optical zoom while shooting video, so you can get in nice and close–plus, no need to worry about shaky footage thanks to dynamic image stabilization to keep your videos steady!

Capture video in Full 1080p HD resolution, and add an optional HDMI cable for enjoying directly on your HDTV.

A PowerShot that Keeps Up with the Action

Sometimes, the action just won’t stop for you. The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS comes equipped with a High-Speed Burst Mode that can capture eight frames per second. Just hold down the shutter button and catch rapid-fire action sequences–perfect for sporting events!

You can also add a fun slow motion effect to your videos, using Super Slow Motion Movie. Super Slow Motion Movie will record your clips at a high speed, so that when you watch your videos, they’ll play back in slow motion–a great feature for analyzing sports play-by-play, or just for creating fun visual effects.

Advanced Smart AUTO for Stills and Videos that Shine

The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera takes the quality of your still images and videos to a whole new level–automatically. The camera’s advanced Smart AUTO system detects a wealth of information about the scene you’re shooting, then automatically selects the optimal settings for you. Now with an expanded range of 32 shooting scenarios, the camera handles a wide variety of situations, freeing you up to concentrate on composing your shot and capturing the moment you’re looking for. From portraits to landscapes to action scenes, the PowerShot ELPH 300 HS digital camera has you covered, whether you’re shooting stills or videos.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 Functions

Canon PowerShot ELPH Series Feature Comparison

Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity. P Program Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Movie Digest Mode Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day’s worth of clips into a video. Portrait The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject pop. Kids & Pets Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won’t miss those special shots. Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame. High-speed Burst The camera shoots continuously at a high speed of approx. 8.2fps while you hold down the shutter. Best Image Selection The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch. Handheld Night Scene Suppresses image blur even without the help of a tripod. Low Light For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations. Fisheye Effect Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens. Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills Emphasizes perspective for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of videos and stills. Toy Camera Effect Simulates photos taken with “toy” or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect. Creative Light Effect Transform background bright spots to stars, hearts, music motes and more. Monochrome Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue. Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors. Poster Effect Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts. Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome. Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects. Beach Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces. Foliage Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms. Snow Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint. Fireworks Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Stitch Assist Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.

Camera ELPH 500 HS ELPH 300 HS ELPH 100 HS Resolution 12.1 12.1 12.1 Optical Zoom 4.4X 5X 4X LCD Size 3.2″ 2.7″ 3.0″ Image Processor DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4 Focal Length 24-105 24-120 28-112 Image Stabilization Optical IS Optical IS Optical IS HD Video 1080p 1080p 1080p Smart AUTO Scences 32 32 32 Number of Scene Modes 26 25 26 About the Camera Use the touch panel LCD for easy, fun operation.  Ultra wide angle lens gets more in your shot Take this camera everywhere!  Full HD, cool scence modes and Smart AUTO make shooting a breeze! Value in price but not in features.  The HS SYSTEM, full HD Video in a small, compact frame, five colors Feature Call Out Touch Panel, F2 lens, HS SYSTEM, HD Video, Movie Digest, Smart AUTO Slim and Sexy! Ultra compact, and  ultra wide angle, HD Video, HS SYSTEM, Movie Digest Value price, HD Video, HS SYSTEM, Movie Digest, Smart AUTO

Movie Capabilities

The PowerShot ELPH 300 HS gives you a variety of resolution options for shooting movies, depending on your needs. Shoot in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps for up to 14 min. 34 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in HD (1280 x 720) at 24 fps for up to 20 min. and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps for up to 43 min. and 43 sec. or 4GB per clip and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour 58 min. and 19 sec. or 4GB per clip.

Super Slow Motion MovieRecord your clips in high speed (approx. 240fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion. (Watch a video of Super Slow Motion Movie Mode at the top of the page, just below the product image.)

Miniature Movie ModeMiniature Movie Mode enhances perspective to make large scenes like cityscapes or landscapes appear to be in miniature proportions. (Watch a video of Miniature Movie Mode at the top of the page, just below the product image.)

Easily Turn Your Memories into Videos

Putting together a video containing highlights from family vacations, important occasions and other special events is now easier than you might imagine. Using the Movie Digest Mode, you can have the camera automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. The camera will then combine an entire day’s worth of clips into a single video. No editing required–Movie Digest Mode does all the work, so you can sit back and enjoy your video!

Add Some Fun to Your Photos

Two new scene modes, Toy Camera Effect and Monochrome, add an artistic look to your photos.

Toy Camera Effect
Add some vintage nostalgia with Toy Camera Effect, which recreates the classic look by darkening the edges to make them appear as if they were photographed through a pinhole lens, and amping up the contrast.

Monochrome
Monochrome lets you stray from the usual black and white, letting you choose from three single-toned effects: Black & White, Sepia, or Blue, to really give your photos the effect you’re looking for.

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What’s in the Box

PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (Black), Battery Pack, Battery Charger, Wrist Strap, AV Cable, USB Interface Cable, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, Documentation

Product Description

The Canon 5096B001 PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Black 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Zoom and 2.7 In. LCD Display has a slim profile that will not only make you stand out from the crowd, but it will also deliver incredibly brilliant still images and amazing 1080p HD videos. Once you turn on the camera, be prepared to be amazed at how much is packed into one of the slimmest point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market. So let your imagination run free and let the HS SYSTEM, 24mm 5x Optical Zoom and 12.1 Megapixels help you achieve great images everywhere.

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