Virus Alert for "Sober.Q" and "Sober.U" from itsafe.gov.uk.

A number of new variants of the "W32/Sober" a mass-mailing worm are being reported,

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#1. Feds Warn of Cell Phone Battery Hazards
#2. FDA Warns that Mexican Drugs May Be Counterfeit

#1.
Feds Warn of Cell Phone Battery Hazards

There've been scattered reports of cell phones exploding and catching fire and even of cell phones emitting sparks that ignite gasoline fires.

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#2.
FDA Warns that Mexican Drugs May Be Counterfeit

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the sale of counterfeit versions of Lipitor, Viagra, and an unapproved product promoted as "generic Evista" to U.S. consumers at pharmacies in Mexican border towns.

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Several ALERTS - ADVISORYS - RECALLS

#1. Advisory - iTunes problem. Problem with RealPlayer.
#2. Common Drugs Linked to Cardiac Arrest
#3. Radio Shack Video Head Cleaner
#4. Whooping Cough - Adolescent vaccine - USA
#5. MICROSOFT SECURITY UPDATE ALERT

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#1.
Advisory - iTunes problem. Problem with RealPlayer.

This could enable an attacker to gain access to computers that use this software.

RealNetworks, Inc. Releases Update to Address Security Vulnerabilities.

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http://www.itsafe.gov.uk/bulletins/2005-adv-009.html
http://www.itsafe.gov.uk/bulletins/2005-adv-009t.html
http://service.real.com/help/faq/security/050419_player/EN/
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#2.
Common Drugs Linked to Cardiac Arrest

Commonly prescribed drugs including some popular antibiotics may be linked to 15,000 sudden deaths in the United States and Europe each year, according to researchers in the Netherlands.

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#3.
Radio Shack Video Head Cleaner

Radio Shack is recalling about 1 million units of its Wet System Video Head Cleaner. The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed.


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#4.
Whooping Cough - Adolescent vaccine - USA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the first combination vaccine that provides a booster immunization against pertussis (whooping cough) in combination with tetanus and diphtheria for adolescents. The vaccine will be marketed as Boostrix by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Philadelphia, Pa.

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#5.
MICROSOFT SECURITY UPDATE ALERT

The security updates for APRIL 2005 include several high-priority updates for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer, a component of Windows. If you have any of the software listed on this page installed on your computer, you should install the related update.

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/200504_windows.mspx
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The security update for MAY 2005 is an important update for Microsoft Windows. If you have any of the software listed on this page installed on your computer, you should install the related update.

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Medium Risk Virus Alert - WORM_WURMARK.J

As of May 11, 2005 4:30 AM (Pacific Daylight Time/GMT -8:00), TrendLabs has declared a Medium Risk Virus Alert to control the spread of WORM_WURMARK.J. TrendLabs has received several infection reports indicating that this malware is spreading in France, India, Taiwan, and Singapore.

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Several new virus Alerts.

#1.
Exploit code chases two Firefox flaws.

Two vulnerabilities in the popular Firefox browser have been rated "extremely critical" because exploit code is now available to take advantage of them.

"If you visit a malicious Web site, it can steal cookie information from other Web sites you had previously visited," said Thomas Kristensen, Secunia's chief technology officer. The attacker could then use that information to engage in identity theft or gain access to other password-protected sites that the victim visited.

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#2.
Secunia - Medium Risk Virus Alert: Mydoom.BQ.

Secunia Virus Alert: Mydoom.BQ
Risk Rating: MEDIUM RISK
Confirmed By: 4 Vendors

Secunia Virus Information has issued a MEDIUM RISK alert for:
Mydoom.BQ (AKA: Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.au, W32.Mydoom.BQ@mm, W32/Mytob-AU, WORM_MYTOB.EG)

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http://secunia.com/virus_information/17859/
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Trend Micro Medium Risk Virus Alert - WORM_MYTOB.EG.

As of May 9, 2005 5:57 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time/GMT -8:00), TrendLabs has declared a Medium Risk Virus Alert to control the spread of WORM_MYTOB.EG. TrendLabs has received several infection reports indicating that this malware is spreading in the United States.

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#4.
WORM_MYTOB.ED Medium Risk Virus Alert.

As of May 9, 2005 4:30 AM  PDT (Pacific Daylight Time/GMT -8:00), TrendLabs has declared a Medium Risk Virus Alert to control the spread of WORM_MYTOB.ED. TrendLabs has received several infection reports indicating that it is spreading in Japan and Australia.

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A time-released medication used to prevent heartworm in dogs is being recalled after thousands of dogs suffered adverse reactions, including sudden lethargy, uncontrolled bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, heart and liver problems and seizures.

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News for Release:  Tuesday, May 3, 2005

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

For Information:  John Millett, 202-564-4355

More Than 70 Percent Could Better Manage Asthma Triggers, EPA Survey Finds

Washington, D.C., May 3 (World Asthma Day) - In the first national awareness survey on environmental asthma triggers, EPA has found that fewer than 30 percent of people with asthma are taking simple steps to reduce exposure to asthma triggers.  Exposure to asthma triggers such as secondhand smoke, cockroaches, dust mites, mold, and ozone can cause asthma in young children or set off asthma attacks.

"The more we know about controlling and avoiding asthma triggers, the more we can prevent asthma and asthma attacks," EPA Administrator Steve Johnson said.  "That's why EPA is raising awareness and encouraging those with asthma to work with their physicians to identify their asthma triggers and to follow EPA's recommendations to reduce their exposure."

May 3 is World Asthma Day.  In addition to announcing the survey findings, today EPA recognized the outstanding asthma health care practices of two leading providers and launched a national asthma awareness media campaign, in partnership with the Ad Council.

EPA presented the first National Environmental Leadership Awards in Asthma Management to Optima Health Plan of Southeastern Virginia and Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics of Kansas City, Mo.  These programs represent the leading edge in asthma care by providing their patients with education, resources, and services for managing environmental asthma triggers.

To educate parents of children with asthma, EPA, in partnership with the Ad Council, is also releasing a new public awareness media campaign, describing simple steps parents can take to reduce asthma triggers commonly found in homes, daycares, and schools.  The new television, radio, newspaper and outdoor public service announcements (PSAs) are the third phase of the Childhood Asthma campaign, launched in March of 2001. The PSAs highlight sources of environmental asthma triggers and simple steps parents can take to reduce their children's exposure.  The new PSAs encourage parents to call 1-866-NOATTACKS or visit http://www.noattacks.org  for more information on preventing asthma attacks.  The PSAs are available in English and Spanish and will be distributed to media outlets nationwide.

Also, today EPA announced the release of their Asthma Research Results Highlights Report that summarizes accomplishments in asthma research over the last five years and outlines future directions in asthma research.  Asthma research by EPA and collaborators on the causes and triggers of the disease and best practices for management of the disease is providing critical science information to address this growing public health threat.

Of the approximately 20 million Americans with asthma, more than six million are children.  The disease remains one of the leading causes of emergency room visits and school absenteeism for children.  Although there is no known cure for asthma, there are ways to reduce the number of attacks, including avoiding exposure to environmental asthma triggers at home, school and other places where children spend their time.

Visit EPA's Web site http://www.epa.gov/asthma  to find fact sheets, brochures, children's activity books, and educational videos with information about asthma triggers and lessons on asthma management. Parents and caregivers can call the No Attacks hotline at 1-866-NOATTACKS (1-866-662-8822) or visit http://www.noattacks.org  for additional information on how to prevent asthma attacks.  For more information on EPA's Asthma Research Results Highlights Report visit http://www.epa.gov/ord/asthma

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Medium Risk Virus Alert: Sober.p


Secunia Virus Alert: Sober.p
Risk Rating: MEDIUM RISK

Confirmed By: 6 Vendors

Secunia Virus Information has issued a MEDIUM RISK alert for:
Sober.p

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http://secunia.com/virus_information/17692/
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Virus Alert for Sober.S.

Title
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ITsafe Bulletin 2005/04

What is it?
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"W32/Sober.S@mm" is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself in an email. It is also called "Sober.N", "Sober.O" and "Sober.P"

What does it affect?
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Most computers that use Microsoft Windows.

What does it do?
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The worm will arrive by email, and will have a subject line in English or German with a ZIP file attachment, claiming to be from the soccer organization FIFA. The worm will be triggered, and spread to others in your address book, if you open the attachment.

How do I protect myself?
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As always, exercise care when opening attachments to email messages, as detailed at http://www.itsafe.gov.uk/library/explain/attachments.html
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How do I fix it?
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Updates to Anti Virus Software signatures are available from most major suppliers.


Notes
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1. ITsafe Bulletins are issued by e-mail when significant risks have been identified that are likely to affect the majority of ITsafe users.

2. As our advice is that you should not click on URLs ("links") in any e-mail, we actually recommend you follow good practice, and type in the website name yourself in the box at the top of your browser window to see our detailed advice, rather than clicking on any links.


ITsafe Team
Making IT safe for You
http://www.itsafe.gov.uk
The UK Alerting and Advisory Service for Information and Communications
Technologies (ICT) Security


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Health news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

April 28, 2005 (CIDRAP News) – Just in time for mosquito season, federal health officials today heralded the addition of new defensive weapons against West Nile Virus (WNV): two non-DEET mosquito repellents.

"These additional repellents will help prepare people to prevent mosquito bites this summer," ...


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