Watch out! Incoming mass hack attack

Our servers have been hit hard today and until microsoft launch an urgent update the problems are set to increase.

Please take this seriously as at this time no-one is sure how computers are being infected apart from through certain javascripts that download onto your computer without your knowledge. The payload includes keyboard logging (credit card details for example!), proxy servers and other back doors providing full access to the infected system. The javascript uses a so far unpatched vulnerability in MSIE to download and execute the code. No warning will be displayed. The user does not have to click on any links. Just visiting an infected site will trigger the exploit.

If you visited an affected page, and your BROWSER is compromised:

* You may see a warning about a javascript error. But it depends on how the attack code interfers with other javascript on the respective page, and many users disable these javascript warnings.
* Disconnect the system from the network as soon as possible.
* run a thorough virus check with up to date virus definitions. Many AV vendors released new definitions as recently as last night.
* If you are able to monitor traffic to the infected host, you may see attempts to contact 217.107.218.147 on port 80.
We do not have any evidence of any other target IPs being involved at this point. However, as this ip is no longer reachable, attackers may plant scripts that point to other IPs in the future
* AV software will detect the javascript as 'JS.Scob.Trojan'.

Now the serious part

They recommend that you use a browser other than ie until Microsoft patches this latest in a very long line of bugs.

For a large list of other browsers Click here or if you take my recommendation use Opera.

More details can be found here

Ghost Hunters Wanted!

The anthony nolan trust are seeking the last few brave entrants to enter their night of fright at the Palace THeatre in Paignton. This building is said to be the home of several ghosts - and you can be the ones to find them!
This is a sponsored event for Britains leading Leukaemia charity and we hope that the entrants may be able to raise around £200 each.
This can never be repeated - the theatre is due for renovation work and its austere victorian insides are brin ripped out to make room for more modern decor!
You will be given the chance to spend time IN THE DARK in the theatres chilling dressing rooms, then its echoing vacuous auditorium and also, only for the very brave -you can spend time in the theatres MORGUE!
You will be videod using night vision cameras and receive a vhs tape as a reminder of your night. You will not be able to leave the theatre until 6am. This unbelievable challnge costs only £35 to enter and we only have a few places left so please hurry!
To enter contact kizzy brown on 01404 891702 oe email kizzy.brown@anthonynolan.org.uk

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The Anthony Nolan Trust are looking for intrepid people to join them in their 90ft abseil at Berry Head, Brixham. This abseil is suitable for anyone between 8 and 85 and for beginners or veterans!
The abseil takes place down the quarry face at Berry head on the 5th September and looks out at the stunning coastline of Brixham. This is a sponsored event and costs only £15 to enter with special offers for groups of 8 or more. This event helps to save the lives of children and adults with Leukaemia and we are also celebrating our 30th year - so join up now to help us celebrate this wonderful achievement!
To enter the abseil you need to contact Kizzy Brown on 01404 891702 or 01865 875757 or email her on kizzy.brown@anthonynolan.org.uk

Wow, sorry for the long delay. Things have been so busy recently.

To start with I have a new car now:

My old car had so many problems since it got knocked that I just couldn't chance not having a car any longer. The new one is a Vauxhall Omega 2.5 V6 GLS and yes, it goes damn fast :-)

My Dad has his birthday yesterday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pops!

The baby is coming along fine and I'm still just as excited as I was when I first heard the news.

I haven't done much fishing recently because Devon Locks has had me on the phone and writing emails all day long. I have to work in the video shop next week so I doubt I'll be doing anymore for a couple of weeks now.