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E-Mail Virus - "W32.Sobig.B@mm" Mass
Mailing E-mail Worm Discovery
The "W32.Sobig.B@mm"
mass mailing e-mail worm discovered last month is another example of why we
encourage our Internet users to install virus scanning software on their
computers and to frequently update this security software.
The
"W32.Sobig.B@mm" was a mass-mailing worm that sent itself as an attachment to
all e-mail addresses found within infected computers. The person who created
this worm luckily programmed the worm to de-activate on May 30, 2003. The reason
this worm spread very quickly across the Web last month was because the address
shown as the sender of these messages was "support@microsoft.com." Recipients,
believing the e-mail was from the Microsoft Support Center, would open up the
attachment, thereby infecting their computer and sending the worm to everyone in
their address book.
Remember, receiving an e-mail attachment from a
trusted friend or a reliable source may not necessarily mean they were the
actual senders of the message and attachment. Also, the ultimate responsibility
in protecting your computer against worms and viruses lies with you. Many
viruses and worms not only spread via e-mail, but also through the sharing of
files when using floppy disks, zip disks and networks, as well as when
downloading software. We encourage each of our users to install and utilize
virus-scanning software, to update this software on a regular basis and to scan
all incoming attachments before opening them, even if the attachment shows
coming from a reliable source.
Now through June 30,
2003, we'll be offering a discount of 20% on all series and subscription
package sales!
Our e-Learning is a cost-effective solution to your learning needs.
And now there are more ways to buy! Put together a subscription of online
courses containing packages, series, or both. You'll get
unlimited access to high-quality online courses for a full twelve
months! There are over 1,000 courses available with classes on subjects
ranging from Customer Service to Grammar Skills, from Introduction to PCs to
Microsoft Office Specialist and much, much more.
Get the best value by purchasing one or more subscription
packages. Each package contains many related series. Or, if you prefer a
smaller subscription of more targeted courses, choose from over one hundred
series we have available. (Course series typically cover one application
or topic.) Don’t forget, you can save 20% if you sign up before June 30th and
you have 12 full months to take the classes. For more information regarding
these online classes, click here.
Help! I can’t get my e-mail! - A step-by-step
explanation from PSC.
One of the most
frequent calls we hear at PSC’s Technical Support Department is “Help! My e-mail
won’t download!” or “My e-mail won’t accept my password!” This problem is
usually due to a message with an attached file that is too large for your mail
program, or a message that is damaged. PSC has developed a step-by-step
explanation and solution for you to use when this happens.
This article explains “What you see”, “What’s happening” and “How to fix the
problem”. Click here for “Help, I
can’t get my e-mail!”
Ask The Help Desk - How To
Increase Your Browser's Type Size
Question: Is there anything I can do about font sizes that
are too small to easily read on web pages? It can be frustrating
sometimes.
Answer: Yes. Both Internet Explorer and Netscape
browsers provide an easy method of either increasing or decreasing the size of
text on a web page.
Here's how:
Internet Explorer Using a
PC:
Netscape 4.7x Using
a PC:
Note: When manually overriding the size of the text on a web
page, you are changing the desired "look" of that page which was developed by
the person who designed it. So, if the result is that the page looks bad after
you've made a customized text size revision, you'll know the reason.
Great Sites To Check Out This Month
Dumb Warning
Labels Found On Common Products
http://dumbwarnings.com/ - This
site provides actual text from warning labels of common products. You won't
believe some of them. Here's a sampling: "Some assembly required" - 500 piece
puzzle; "Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows" - air
conditioner; "Warning: Do not use while sleeping" - a hair dryer; "Warning:
Never iron clothes on the body" - an iron; and "Do not use as an ice cream
topping" - a hair coloring product. Have you come across a dumb warning label
yourself? Submit yours for posting on the site.
Making Cool Stuff Out
Of Paper
http://papertoys.com/ - This site
provides dozens of custom, paper fold-up templates you can print off to make
your own paper toys or give-aways. Models include such items as Christmas trees,
the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the White House, Tyrannosaurus Rex,
Bill Gates' house, an Apache helicopter and various types of automobiles. This
is a great free resource for party favors, promotional items or getting an early
start on your Christmas ornaments.
U.S. Marshals Service Auction
Locations
http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals/assets/nsl.html -
Are you looking to inexpensively purchase a used speedboat? This may be the site
for you. The U.S. Marshals Service offers property for sale at public auctions
throughout the United States. More than 20,000 items of forfeited property are
sold annually with gross sales of $100 million. This site provides a list of
websites, locations and contact information for these
auctions.
American Flag Rules Of Etiquette
http://www.usflag.org/toc.html -
In honor of this month's Flag Day, why not participate in some vexillology (the
study of flags)? Learn the correct and incorrect methods of displaying the
American flag, the proper method of folding the flag, rules pertaining to flying
a flag at half-staff, the standard proportions of our flag, the correct manner
for hoisting and lowering the flag, when to fly and not to fly the flag, where
the American flag is required by law to be flown 24 hours a day, and much
more.
NBA Championships and Draft
http://nba.com - June is THE month in the
NBA. The NBA Championship Series settles once and for all which team is the best
in the league for 2002-2003. The site provides game and series stats, great
photos and more. Then, LeBron James headlines a class of high school, college
and foreign superstars into the June 26th NBA Draft. Who will your favorite NBA
team select in the draft this year? The experts make their predictions at this
site.
Short Tutorial - Spell Check
Your E-mail Messages
Most of the newer
versions of Outlook Express and many other email programs include a bonus
spell-checking feature. To spell check your messages before sending them, follow
these steps. Note the special differences for particular programs:
Mac OS 9 users: Outlook Express for Macintosh's spell check
feature is disabled unless you purchase and install Microsoft Office 2001 for
Mac.
Note: Do not check the spelling of another person's e-mail
message, as this is bad netiquette. Also, remember that spell checkers won't
catch words that are wrong but are spelled correctly. For instance if you mean
to type the number "two" but instead you type "too," the spell checker won't
catch it, as both words are correct. For this reason, it's still a good idea to
proofread your message before you send it.
We hope you found
this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on the
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Thanks for
your business!
Best regards,
Perry-Spencer Communications,
Inc.
One Community On-line
©2003
Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.
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