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ICE MoneyPak Virus - RansomWare - HiJack... How to remove.

You may have missed a new development or hybrid within that virus. System is stuck in a boot loop, Safe Mode disabled to a degree, causes instant reboot to Windows (Normal Mode), upon which an immediate desktop seizure and full screen advert is pushed on user, along with disabled peripherals (Kb/M). Hirem's Boot CD seems well suited and indeed does forego the HD based loop, but BlueScreen is returned when trying to load System Registry. The Hive becomes unaccessible. MalwareBytes, TrendMicro and other reputable AV softkings provide a bootable image of their particular Scan/Heal Apps, so backdoor is always open, provided the HD can be accessed through either proper Windows login credentials or System Account. Let run destructive (for the daring - otherwise Clean and Quarantine) every suspicious instance, reboot and check system status. IF original persistent malware surfaces, go use System Restore, paying heed to where the first initial warning events took place and concentrate your booting and repair on that date/snapshot. Good luck.

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T is for Trim - IA gets motivated.

T is for Trim from barri chase on Vimeo.

Director/Writer - Barri Chase Producer - Elissa Eve Executive Producers - Vanity on Mill, Barri Chase Cast - James Mitchell, Zoey Turner, Bryce Turner, Mira Turner Original Score - Danny Patterson, David Boosamra Director of Photography - Rich Robles Edit - Michael Mitchell After Effects - Daniel Montoya, Michael Mitchell Production Designer - Colin Miller Art Director/Special Effects - Ashley Chris Art Director/Set Design - Ryan Riggs Sound Designer - Kenny Mitchell, David Boosamra Assistant Director - Monica Robinson Chief Lighting Technician - Mike Perry Key Grip - Jordan Pillar Best Boy Grip & Electric - Eric Sayban Still Photography - Patrick Morrison Craft Service - Lisa Lemke Production Assistant - Allex Adams

iPhone and iPad iOS 4.2 Jailbreak Procedures

Apple will be releasing the official iOS 4.2 to the public on November 7th. However, iOS 4.2 Gold Master (for developers) was released November 1st. This means you are able to Jailbreak both your iPhone 4 and iPad 3G Wireless even if it is at version 3.2.2! You do not need your UDID to execute the installation, but you cannot jailbreak either device using iTunes 10... You need to install iTunes 10.1 beta to accomplish this. Please be advised that we take no responsibility for damaging your device following any of the directions below, nor do we condone jailbreaking, we simply offer this as we used it for a test bed to deploy a proprietary app for a client that required it. Also you may be better served waiting for the actual release from Apple and you can easily update both iTunes and iOS in one shot, followed by the jailbreak.

Without further ado, here's our process:

Prepared device by downloading and installing OpenSSH from Cydia / Downloaded and installed WinSCP (sftp client) on Host Windows machine. Made note of IP for device given by internal NAT Router (in our case - 192.168.10.96 - yours would be different). Opened SSH Session using default user root/alpine to device and navigated to folder /private/var/mobile/Documents/Installous/Downloads. Here are where the downloaded IPA files for apps exist. Transfered *.ipa files to local Windows machine backup folder. Turned off automatic sync for iTunes and disconnected device. This concludes the prep work!

Downloaded iTunes Beta v10.1_beta_2 and redsn0w 0.9.6 beta 2.0. Then followed the instructions...

1. Downloaded iOS 4.2 and iOS 4.1.

2. Updated the iOS 4.2 firmware. This will be done using the IPSW file downloaded using the Beta 2 of the iTunes 10.1.

3. Invoked Redsn0w 0.9.6b2 and selected iOS 4.1 IPSW to start the jailbreak.

4. Installed Cydia and then hit Next, making sure iOS device was powered off and plugged to local machine via USB. Held the Power Button and the Home button for a while after which released the Power button only. Held the Home button until the installation procedure began.

5. Redsn0w then took control and continued with jailbreaking device automatically. Device restarted automatically to finalize the jailbreak.

All told, there was an immediate indication of failure from the Cydia loader package, and for good reason... Cydia does not have their new release ready yet for iOS 4.2. The public will not have to wait long, as a sneak screenshot was released that indicated Saurik and team were hard at work to complete the newer, improved version. This sat fine with us, as the devices operate on the iOS 4.2 platform and are only temporarily degraded sans Cydia.

Please note that Apple's final release may or may not have changes from the GM and patches could be applied which render the entire beta deployment useless, causing regression of the work. We shall see on November 7th (on or about!)

Dell Driver Install Order

How many times have you been under the gun to get a laptop or desktop rebuilt for a client, or are doing it yourself, and you just can't remember the order in which to install drivers? Well, here's the reference for Dell machines as of 6/2010. This is for informational purposes only and does not provide any links to software or drivers.

The following list is an overview of the correct order to install drivers on Dell desktops and portables. After reinstalling Microsoft® Windows®, follow the order listed when reinstalling drivers. It is recommended that you print this list for reference when installing drivers.

Note: Some devices may not function properly if the drivers are installed out of order.

1.  Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - A vital utility that provides critical updates and patches for the operating system. If you are reinstalling Windows or updating all drivers, it is important that this software be installed first. This is located under the System Utilities Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

 

Note : NSS and DSS may not be available for all desktop and notebook products.

2.  Chipset - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. This is located under the Chipset Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

3.  Video Adapter - Enhances video performance. This is located under the Video Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

4.  Network Interface Card (NIC) - Enhances the network controller for Internet or network access. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

5.  Laptops Only: Dell Quickset or Dell Control Point Manager (DCP) - Controls power management, ambient light sensor, wireless profiles, and security features on laptops. This is located under the Applications on the Drivers and Downloads page.

6.  Audio Adapter - Enables and enhances the audio controller. This is located under the Audio Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

7.  Modem - Allows dial-up capability. This is located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

8.  Wireless Network Card - Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. This is located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

9.  Touchpad, Pointer, Trackstick, Mice, and Keyboards - Enhances the pointing device features. This is located under the Input Device Drivers Category on the Drivers and Downloads page.

10.  Other Devices

Intel vProTM  or AMTTM  - Enhances system manageability. This is located under the Chipset Category on on the Drivers and Downloads page. Bluetooth ®  Module located under the Network Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. Dell Wireless Mobile Broadband Cards located under the Communication Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. PCMCIA/Smartcard controller located under the Security Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. Touch Screen Digitizer Enables touch screen mouse control available on select Dell laptops. This is located under the Input Category on the Drivers and Downloads page. The preceding excerpt is taken directly from the Dell Support Website, and it is intended as a shortcut for Technical Support Personnel and non-commercial individuals rebuilding or reinstalling Dell Notebooks and Desktops. We know how many times we've asked the same question, so here it is - copyright 2010 Dell

Google Voice goes public with FREE OPEN INVITATION

 A little over a year ago, Google released an early preview of Google Voice, a web-based platform for managing communications. This product introduced one number to ring all your phones (landline, mobile, VOIP, fax, pager), voicemail that works like email with transcribed copies of incoming voicemails sent to your phone..., free calls and text messages to the U.S. and Canada, low-priced international calls and more—the only catch was you had to request and receive an invite to try it out. I was lucky enough to be in that first wave of testing. Today, after lots of testing and tweaking, Google Voice has been opened to
the public, no invitation required.

Over the past year, Google introduced a mobile web app, an integrated  voicemail player in Gmail, the ability to use Google Voice with your existing number and more. Over a million people are now actively using Google Voice, and many of the features released over the past year (like SMS to email and the Chrome extension) came as a result of user suggestions.

If you haven’t yet tried Google Voice, you really should. Weigh it against what you currently pay out your nose for, and see for yourself how convenient consolidating your phone lines can be.

(portions excerpted from Google, with edits)

Top 10 Reasons to move from Windows XP to Windows 7

1. Get quicker access to all of your stuff - use Pin and Jump Lists to keep the programs and files you use the most right at your fingertips.


2. Manage open windows easier— resize and arrange windows simply by dragging their borders to the edge of your screen.

3. Quickly find what you’re looking for – use Windows Search to find a specific file, program, or e-mail in a few seconds.

4. Share files and printers among multiple PCs—from one Windows 7-based PC to another, you can share files, music, photos, and even printers across your home network.


5. Stay entertained effortlessly – with Windows Media Center o you get one place to enjoy your photos and music, watch and record live TV, and watch free Internet TV.

6. Easily create and share movies—create great looking movies and slideshows and share them on YouTube in minutes.


7. Connect to networks easily—view and connect to any available wireless networkin as few as three clicks.


8. Do more and wait less—improvements that can accelerate sleep and resumeand make your PC more responsive help you get more done.


9. Don’t leave programs behind—run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode.


10. Offers your PC better protection—help keep your PC your information and your family save.

New Google Music Service Launch Imminent

Google will soon launch a music service, we’ve heard from multiple sources, and the company has spent the last several weeks securing content for the launch of the service from the major music labels. One source has referred to the new service as Google Audio.

We’re still gathering details, but our understanding is the service will be very different to the Google China music download service that they launched in 2008. That service, which is only available in China, allows users to search for music and download it for free.

This new service will be available for at least U.S. users, our sources confirm, although it isn’t clear if it’s a download or streaming service, or both. Google already has a decent (if little used) music search engine that can be accessed by simply typing “music:)” before a query (example). But songs are not available for streaming or download from those searches.

We’ll update as we get more details. 

Beta Testing for Google Voice. So call me!

t may be even cooler than I currently think it is if the Google Engineering Team continues as they have been been. You may not be familiar with Google Voice and/or the virtually endless array of other apps all with the Google name and specific purpose of being the Best of Class for whatever reason it was created.

Google Voice is a strange animal. Here’s just some of the things this software easily accompl;ishes:

One number rings many phones or vice-versa. For instance, you could register your Home Phone, your Mobile Phone, your Fax Line, and whatever else to all be rung at once whenever anyone calls the Google Number you would be given at beginning of the setup for Google Voice. As you would imagine, all phones do indeed ring at once. So if you are awaiting a rather important phone call, taping TIVO or just being lazy, you still have multiple possibilities waging for you.

All this technogoly is tightly interwoven, though discreet in some cases. Google Voice is meshed with a web interface which also communicates with your iGoogle, GMail, Google Talk, even so far as translating voice messages to sons and vice versa… you can even tie this into your Web Cam.

Caller ID, smart blocking and screening, reverse lookups -all of this is free. Amazing. Well, if you have any doubts or questions about this one stop shopware, just call me with the link provided.

Google Wave going Beta on Sept-30, first 100,000 user requests will get chance to have a try

Google Wave, which was announced by the Google in I/O 2009 few months back, will be going beta tomorrow i.e 30th September.

Already 6000 developers are testing and developing apps on Google Wave using Google Wave sandbox. Google Wave Sandbox Ids where distributed at launch of Google Wave to few requested developers.

If you where not the lucky one, this time you might get a chance to have a hand on Google Wave. Google will grant access to first 100,000 user request received, this time it would be developers as well as normal users. They can test beta version of Google Wave.

According to a letter from Google, which i found on internet, Google is now more focusing on the stability and speed of Google Wave and not on new features. Though lots of developers from the open source community is contributing in developing apps for wave.

I am very much sure Company’s like Colayer who are working on virtual contextualized products will be exited from this news and waiting for healthy competition.

Colayer is a Pune – Swiz based company who is using wave like concept for a decade now and about to release their new product soon, Read more about Colayer product here.

Waiting for tomorrow, Techgearz will update you on all the happenings with Google Wave

Free Network Assessment Offer for Phoenix Metro Area Businesses!

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This includes network connectivity and security, server and workstation health, and consultation on upgrades, future-proofing and reliability.

We are confident that you will want us as your premier IT Support Provider - thus offer this limited time special to first-time customers.

In today's uncertain business environment, it is imperative that your firm is protected from malicious sources and take proactive management of your resources and data. Much higher costs are incurred when a network "breaks".

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Hurry, this only lasts through the Summer months! Now extended into Fall!

Outlook has GOT to get better!

It seems that in the last month we have been experiencing a plethora of issues mainly through Outlook 2003 standalone or tied to Exchange Server. Now why these issues have become so present are caused by multiple factors. Clients not accustomed to archiving overload their .pst file. Clients maintain multiple services (Exchange internal/external, POP3, Gmail through IMAP pushed to PDAs, etc.) When trying to hone down the load on an Exchange Server, the first issue that becomes apparent is the imposed 2GB limit for .pst files within Outlook 2003. This can sometimes be managed by changing the original .pst to Unicode which is native for Outlook 2007 and either expanding or eliminating quotas on Exchange. All that being small potatoes to the overall performance of Exchange/Outlook, it is a constant that requires too much administrative overhead and is not cost effective. Convincing clients that their best line of attack to eradicate the persistent anomalies in 03 software is to upgrade to 07/08 is a chore. Where do we go from here? Suggestions and comments are requisite from you, the readers, to help both Admins and Clients understand the path to harmonious email…

Deploying Windows 7 - Part 1: Windows AIK 2.0 Enhancements

Deploying Windows 7 - Part 1: Windows AIK 2.0 Enhancements

Mitch Tulloch is a writer, trainer and consultant specializing in Windows server operating systems, IIS administration, network troubleshooting, and security. He is the author of 15 books including the Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking (Microsoft Press), the Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security (Microsoft Press), Windows Server Hacks (O'Reilly), Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell (O'Reilly), Windows 2000 Administration in a Nutshell (O'Reilly), and IIS 6 Administration (Osborne/McGraw-Hill). Mitch is based in Winnipeg, Canada, and you can find more information about his books at his website www.mtit.com

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