There are still lots of nasty surprises awaiting the unsuspecting surfer so take care when opening e-mails and surfing the net.
However, it’s anything but cute so don’t open it or you’ll unleash a Trojan horse worm that will look for security programs inside your machine and attack them.
It’s labelled a low risk by both companies but if you are unfortunate enough to get hit there are instructions on how to remove it at both sites.
If you use Microsofts MSN Chat or Messenger you might want to make sure you have the latest version because a security hole has been found in the chat tool.
Normally, Messenger automatically tries to update whenever a new version is available.
DOMAIN NAME SCAM
Since raising the issue of the infamous Aussie scamsters Internet Name Protection Ltd in my last column, the Commerce Commission has put out a press release advising against dealing with this company.
The commission received 35 complaints about the Melbourne-based firm in a fortnight and has already investigated Internet Name Protection and issued a warning to the company’s director.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is also on the case.
WHEELY NASTY
Speaking of nasties, if you want to express your feelings on the shameful team orders issued by the Ferrari team at the Austrian grand prix this week, head on over to Petition Online and sign the petition.
Interestingly, Michael Schumacher is only fifth on the Formula One Rogues championship list. This site celebrates drivers and teams for crashing, showing ruthless driving tactics, manipulating the press and other racing delights.
Juan Pablo Montoya is leading the onsite championship with an impressive 50 points, mainly because of his tendency to turn formula one racing into a contact sport every time he gets within striking distance of Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari.
He has also scored a few bonus points for premature champagne spraying on the podium and making gestures at Schumacher.