7 ALERTS--ADVISORIES--RECALLS.

#1. Computer hijacking on the rise.
#2. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-035
Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution.
#3. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-036
Vulnerability in Microsoft Color Management Module Could Allow Remote
Code Execution.
#4. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-037
Vulnerability in JView Profiler Could Allow Remote Code Execution.
#5. Recall of Multivitamins.
#6. Study Examines Cellphone Risks to Kids.
#7. Crash Risk Four Times Higher When Driver Is On the Phone.

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#1. Computer hijacking on the rise.

Personal computers that play unwitting host to "zombie" code are proliferating at a startling pace, according to a new report.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5783646.html?tag=nl.e589
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#2. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-035
Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution.

Affected Software:

• Microsoft Office 2000 Software Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB895333)

• Word 2000


• Microsoft Office XP Software Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB895589)

• Word 2002


• Microsoft Works Suites:

• Microsoft Works Suite 2000 - Download the update (KB895333) (same as Microsoft Office 2000 link)

• Microsoft Works Suite 2001 - Download the update (KB895333) (same as Microsoft Office 2000 link)

• Microsoft Works Suite 2002 - Download the update (KB895589) (same as the Microsoft Office XP link)

• Microsoft Works Suite 2003 - Download the update (KB895589) (same as the Microsoft Office XP link)

• Microsoft Works Suite 2004 - Download the update (KB895589) (same as the Microsoft Office XP link)

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-035.mspx
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#3. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-036
Vulnerability in Microsoft Color Management Module Could Allow Remote Code Execution.

Affected Software:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME) – Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-036.mspx(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)

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#4. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-037
Vulnerability in JView Profiler Could Allow Remote Code Execution.

Affected Software:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

• Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME)


Tested Microsoft Windows Components:

Affected Components:

• JView Profiler

• Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update

• Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, or on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 – Download the update

• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update

• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 – Download the update

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update

• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – Download the update

• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – Download the update

• Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 on Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition – – Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.

• Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows 98, on Microsoft Windows 98 SE or on Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition – Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.

To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-037.mspx
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#5. Recall of Multivitamins.

Name of Product: Nature’s Bounty and Natural Wealth Brand Multivitamins

Units: About 12,000 bottles

Manufacturer: NBTY Inc., of Bohemia, N.Y.

Sold at: Various drug and grocery stores and independent distributors nationwide from July 2004 through March 2005 for about $4.

To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05224.html
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#6. Study Examines Cellphone Risks to Kids.

Cellphones emit electromagnetic radiation and their design requires them to be held close to the user's head. Scientists are concerned that childrens' skulls are thinner and their brains are still developing. Therefore, the risk of electromagnetic energy damaging their brains could be greater than the risk for adults.

To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/who_cellphones.html
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#7. Crash Risk Four Times Higher When Driver Is On the Phone.

A study of of Australian drivers reports that the use of any cell phone, hands-free or otherwise, carries a four-fold higher risk of serious accidents. It's the latest in an accumulating body of evidence that finds cell phone user a major factor in highway accidents.

The study was conducted in Australia because American cell phone carriers refused to cooperate.

To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/iihs_handheld.html
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