Computer Security Information Center

Mission Statement

The Computer Security Information Center is one of the newer sections here on 5 Star Support. It is one of the ten major sections of the Web site. We are dedicated to assisting you with security threat concerns to your computer from various sources on the Internet. While we cannot say "Don't worry, we've got your back", nobody else can either. What we are all about here is trying to keep you as safe as possible by supplying concise security information organized in one place so you won't have to waste a lot of time looking all over the Internet for it yourself. We hope to improve your computer security and help you both avoid and solve problems by:

Raising your awareness to security risks through tutorials and news articles
Provide tutorials explaining how to fix problems related to security issues
Provide high-quality information regarding virus risks and solutions
Increase your knowledge of needed security related skills
Help you set up your computer to avoid major security related problems
Provide assistance in treating and removing virus issues you may encounter

If we can accomplish this, then we feel very good about the free security assistance we have provided for you. If you agree, please let us know we have helped - it's what keeps us going. Stay safe by visiting us often here at the 5 Star Support Security Center.

For Free Spyware scanners and other security related downloads, please visit our Free Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Software page.

Weekly Virus Article

Remove Spyware/Malware or ANY Virus - FOR FREE
Source: 5 Star Support

11.10.09
Spyware/Malware and computer viruses are a big problem that nearly all computer users face. The greatest defense against these parasites is awareness. If you visit web sites of questionable integrity or if you download files frivolously, you are taking huge risks. Many viruses these days are programmed with very harmful intent. They can log your keystrokes on your computer so that banking information is compromised. Granted, I have used probably the worst case scenario for my example, but this is a very real scenario that happens all the time.

If you need help, there are many Security Experts at your disposal that are willing to give you their free time to either coach you on how to keep your files safe or for safely removing threats from an infected machine. All of this we provide to you for free!

We are here for you when you need our help!

http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php

For Free Spyware scanners and other security related downloads, please visit our Virus Information Page.

Weekly Security News

Posted by Dave
5 Star Support Security Specialist

Week of 10/11/09 –

General -

Very important updates from both Microsoft and Adobe this week, all of which demand your immediate attention.

Firefox is also blocking two Microsoft add-ons for the popular browser, and both Mozilla and Microsoft are in agreement that they should be blocked.

Microsoft –

Microsoft released a total of 13 bulletins covering 34 security vulnerabilities, representing the largest single release in Microsoft’s history. Many of the bulletins include critical patches and updates as you will see.

MS09-050

Vulnerabilities in SMBv2 Could Allow Remote Code Execution (975517)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-050.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-051

Vulnerabilities in Windows Media Runtime Could Allow Remote Code Execution (975682)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-051.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-052

Vulnerability in Windows Media Player Could Allow Remote Code Execution (974112)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-052.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-053

Vulnerabilities in FTP Service for Internet Information Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (975254)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-053.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-054

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (974455)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-054.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-055

Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (973525)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-055.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-056

Vulnerabilities in Windows CryptoAPI Could Allow Spoofing (974571)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-056.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Important

MS09-057

Vulnerability in Indexing Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (969059)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-057.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Important

MS09-058

Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (971486)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-058.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Important

MS09-059

Vulnerability in Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Could Allow Denial of Service (975467)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-059.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Important

MS09-060

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) ActiveX Controls for Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (973965)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-060.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-061

Vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Common Language Runtime Could Allow Remote Code Execution (974378)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-061.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

MS09-062

Vulnerabilities in GDI+ Could Allow Remote Code Execution (957488)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-062.mspx

Microsoft Severity Rating: Critical

Other Software –

Adobe has released v 9.2 of AdobeReader and users should install this updated version immediately as exploits and attacks for earlier versions are already underway.

Firefox is blocking the Microsoft add-ons for .Net Framework assistant and the Windows Presentation Foundation. If you get a Firefox pop-up to this affect, do not be alarmed. Be sure they both indicate blocked, and then restart Firefox – all will be well. They both need to be blocked for both security and stability reasons.

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