Magical Jellybean Keyfinder is a free utility that allows you to retrieve the product keys for certain software on your computer. Some of the software it can retrieve the product key for are Windows XP/Vista, Office, Frontpage etc..
With Magical Jellybean Keyfinder you can change your Windows registration information, change your Windows Key on the local computer or retrieve a Windows key on a remote computer by entering its IP address. A handy tool to have just before a XP/Vista reinstall.
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The version 10 of BitDefender is now available. This new version is now compatible with the upcoming Windows Vista.

BitDefender’s website has been updated so all users, including those who use the trial versions and those who are subscribers can download the new version.

The three softwares that are available for the upgrade are Internet Security v10, AntiVirus v10, and AntiVirus Plus v10. By using these softwares, the users are now using the highest levels of anti-malware available.

Over the years I’ve talked to a lot of people, most of which are seeking advice or guidance on some kind of computing related subject, which is fine, I’m happy to help anyone looking to improve their ability. However, usually when sitting in a general chat room and people are aware of my computing ability I’ll often get a question along the lines of “Can you hack web based email accounts?”, the request usually comes from a 12-15 year old teenage boys. My usual response is to direct them to google. Now in reality, hacking someones webmail account isn’t really that hard if you know enough about the person.

For example, if you wanted to gain access to an account owned by a close family member you would probably already know enough information about them to answer the security questions that allow you to reset their password, hell you may even be able to guess their existing password.
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A new email worm has spread globally.

The worm is activated through a file named Read More.exe. When the file is executed, a Trojan called Small.DAM is downloaded into the machines and a backdoor is created for malware users which let them exploit the affected machines.

The subject line of the message is “230 dead as storm batters Europe.” Other alternative file names for the worms are Full Clip.exe, Full Story.exe, and Video.exe.

Researchers believes that the worm originated in Asia. The most likely purpose of this worm is to steal information.

A news has been released about Microsoft’s release on an updated Excel patch.

The patch is designed to fix the problem for certain Windows 2000 users. According to Microsoft, the ones who are affected are those that had been set to support Korean, Chinese, and Japanese languages by default.

They began to rework the patch after Excel 2000 users reported that they cannot open some Excel files after they installed the MS07-002 security update.

Internet security and antivirus software developer, Symantec, has announced that three of their products will be ready for purchase on online stores and retail stores by January 29. The three products are Internet Security, AntiVirus, and Confidential.

Those that bought the Internet Security versions 2006 and 2007 for Windows XP are eligible for a free upgrade to the Vista version. It is also the same case for their 2006 and 2007 AntiVirus products.

In the IT industry, especially in the big nasty world of doing it for yourself (or Freelancing, as we optimistically call it) there are many, many people that can do what we do, who can do it better (they profess) quicker, cheaper and with more ‘pizzazz’. It’s a nerd eat nerd world out there, and if you’re going to make a living, really, you need to have another approach, a different slant on what the others are doing, that will make you unique.
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The exploit code of the VML vulnerability that was recently patched by Microsoft has been released by several websites and various security forums.

The flaw affects versions 6 and 7 of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. By releasing the code, it gives other people oppurtunity of making more covert and dangerous attacks. An advanced version of the code is expected to be released.

Users are advised to patch their systems as soon as possible if they are not using Microsoft’s auto update system in Windows.

Tweak UI, an official tool from Microsoft, isnt so much a repair tool but a tool to make small tweaks to an Windows XP based system. Although it does have the ability to repair your hotkeys, repair your font folder, repair regedit, repair unread mail count and repair icons its real power is it giving you control over how WindowsXP behaves.
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Users that use Symantec’s AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Client Security are being attacked by worms according to CNET.

The worms target a vulnerability that Symantec already patched seven months ago. However, the patch has to be downloaded and installed manually unlike other editions where the patches can be installed automatically. Therefore, the ones who are in trouble are the ones who did not update their Symantec products for a long time.

The affected PCs process denial of service attacks and sends out spam.