Podcast: [Mirror]

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• Techpodcast Roundtable 01/07/06
• Typical Mac User Podcast
• ARIES Rootkit Remover
• Frappr for MikeTechShow
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• Hacking RSS and Atom
• Linux Journal
• Systm Episode 5 – Asterisk
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• Shannon Campbell – Losing Touch

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-001

Check out Google Pack [here]

From arstechnica –
A bundle of applications that will be made available for download in a single installation bundle. Sources tell us that Google pack will feature a Google-tweaked version of Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader, antivirus software from Symantec, AdAware, Trillian, and Google’s own offerings, including Google Desktop Search, Picasa, Google Earth, Google Talk, and all of the toolbar action you can shake a stick at. [more]

From Microsoft Watch –
Google Pack: An Anti-Microsoft Bundle By Any Other Name? [more]

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• Patriot general
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Thank you Janine.

Thank you to Mark and Dave for pointing out this fix –
Please visit http://www.grc.com/sn/notes-020.htm and apply this temporary patch.

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Mike Tech Show Sponsors –

• nitrosecurity
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Podcasts Discussed –

• Techpodcast Network
• Friends in Tech
• Eds Mixed Bag
• Geek News Central
• In The Trenches
• Home Network Help
• Typical PC User

Show Links –

• Golden Ear
• Error 1068
• HP ScanJet 4850
• AKG K141m headphone
• Husky Portable Power System
• Live 8 DVD
• West Wing Season 5

Security Links –

• Zero Day Windows .WMF Exploit
• InfosecPodcast Blog
• Chris’s Bio

Show Question –

• What are some good Treo mobile device resources or podcasts?

Reading –

• My Reading – Download MP2
• Music and final mix provided by Victor
• Auld Lang Syne lyrics

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Here is a summary of what to do RIGHT NOW:

• To immediately disable the vulnerable Windows component:
• Logon as a user with full administrative rights.
• Click the Windows “Start” button and select “Run…”
• Enter the following string into the “Open” field:
  regsvr32 -u %windir%\system32\shimgvw.dll
• Click “OK” to unregister the vulnerable DLL.

For a more complete description and assistance go to infosecpodcast.com