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Archive for July, 2008

Storm Worm Virus

Yazan: admin | 30 July 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Computer, security

07/30/08 — Be on the lookout for spam e-mail spreading malicious software (malware) which mentions “F.B.I. vs. facebook.” The e-mail directs the recipient to click on a link to view an article about the FBI and Facebook. Once the user clicks on the link, the “Storm Worm” malware is downloaded to the Internet-connected device, causing [...]

How do you maintain SharePoint databases?

Yazan: admin | 29 July 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Databases

My latest post is about how maintaining MSDB database, today I would like to share with you some thoughts about maintaining Sharepoint databases.
Last week I visited our client who has been working with SharePoint (MOSS7) and started complain about performance of SQL Server. I identified long running queries as well as very good number of [...]

PCSecurityShield Virus Update Notice

Yazan: admin | 28 July 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Computer, security

On Sunday, July 28th we experienced update issues associated with The Shield Deluxe and Security Shield. The issue has been corrected and users simply need to run updates on those products.
To do this, open Security Shield or The Shield Deluxe and click the Update button. This process will take 3-4 [...]

US Patent 7411772 - Rotary Casimir effect

Yazan: admin | 26 July 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Intelectual Property, Patents

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7411772.html
The Casimir effect is a quantum mechanical effect that results in the attraction of metal plates having nanoscopic separation distances. Usually the metal plates used are flat and the energy required to reset the plate separation makes applications involving the plate movement impractical. This patent from inventor Adrian Tymes teaches an interesting variation involving curved [...]

"Buy flight ticket Online"

Yazan: admin | 25 July 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Computer, security

A new delivery method for viruses and this one nearly got me this morning as I have tickets on Delta Airlines for an upcoming flight. In the end this is no different than the emails related to eBay accounts or your Bank of America account (when you don’t bank at BoA).

Of course two emails [...]