AD-AWARE(configuración) - OJO CON LINKS EN INTERNET

A los que les interese, "pego" información sobre Links peligrosos y
configuración de Ad-Aware(Boletín de Lavasoft).


Do Not Click That Link!
Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Think it is okay to click that link if you can see a URL in the Status

Address bar, and/or Title bar of the Outlook Express and/or Internet
Explorer windows?


If you place your mouse pointer over a hyperlink (website link) in

Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Microsoft Outlook, the

(address) of the website appears in the 'Status bar' at the bottom of the
window. When a link is clicked and Internet Explorer opens, the address

the website appears in Internet Explorer's 'Address bar', and the title of
the WebPage appears in the 'Title bar' of the window.


Malicious users can create links to a deceptive (spoofed) website that
displays the URL to a legitimate looking website in the Status bar,

bar, and/or Title bar. For example, a link showing
http;//www.ProtectYourself.com may be spoofed and actually take you to
http;//www.InstallATrojanOrVirus.net. You would not be able to tell that
you were on InstallATrojanOrVirus.net just by looking at the WebPage,

bar, Address bar, and/or Title bar. Malicious users change attack styles
constantly and create spoofed websites by using tactics other than those
discussed here.



You can help protect yourself from spoofed Websites. By receiving e-mail

text format rather than in HTML so that the actual URL of a web link will

displayed.


Do not click any hyperlinks that you do not trust; never click a link sent
to you from someone you do not know. If you have doubts about a link,

the URL into Internet Explorers Address bar yourself rather than clicking
the link.


Verify the name of the server providing the page you are viewing before

enter any sensitive information, always verify that the Website is using
Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) and that there is

lock icon in the lower right Status bar. Double-click on the lock icon

check the name that appears next to 'Issued to'. Compare the website name
found in the digital certificate to the URL of the website. If they do not
match then leave the website immediately. If the Website is not using
SSL/TLS then DO NOT send any personal or sensitive information. SSL/TLS
helps protect information by encrypting it as it is sent across the

and also helps prove that you are sending data to the correct server.



Note: The lock icon will not appear if the Status bar is disabled. To

the Status bar if it is disabled, click 'View', then select 'Status Bar'.


Do not take any chances with your sensitive information. If you suspect

authenticity of a website, leave it immediately.



There are ways you can attempt identify a spoofed Website, URL or

hyperlink. You can use Javascript commands, Internet Explorer's History
bar, open a new instance (new window) of Internet Explorer and paste in

suspicious URL, or better yet, before you click the link - try to identify
the actual URL of the hyperlink.



Before you click the link - attempt to identify the URL of a hyperlink.

Doing this you can see the actual full URL for the hyperlink.
Right click the hyperlink,
Select 'Copy Shortcut'.
Open a text editor, notepad will do.
In the toolbar at the top of notepad,
Click 'Edit',
Select 'Paste'.
A spoofed URL might have one or more of the following:
%00
%01
@


For example: http;//www.ProtectYourself.com%
would actually open InstallATrojanOrVirus.net but the URL in the Address

or the Status bar in Internet Explorer would show as
http;//www.ProtectYourself.com.

Imagine this,

.vbs? This would trigger a download of uninstallwindows.vbs! Pretty darn
sneaky!



Protect yourself and do not click that link!



Open a new instance (window) of Internet Explorer and paste the URL into

Address bar.
In the Address bar of the current Internet Explorer window,

Select (highlight) the text in the Address bar,
Right click the text,
Select 'Copy'.
Close then reopen Internet Explorer.
Right click in the Address bar,
Select 'Paste'.
Press 'Enter' on your keyboard.



Use Internet Explorer's History bar and attempt to identify the actual URL
for the current Website.
Click 'View',
Select 'Explorer Bar',
Click 'History'.
Compare the URL in the Address bar with the URLs that appear in the

bar on the left.

Use caution when you type script into the Address bar. Script typed into
the Address bar can take the same actions on the local system as could the
currently logged on user.


Identify the actual URL for the current Website using a Javascript

By using a Javascript command in Internet Explorer a message box will show
the actual URL for Website you are on.
Type (or copy and paste) the following command into the Address bar then
press 'Enter' your keyboard:
javascript:alert("Actual URL address: " + location.protocol + "//" +
location.hostname + "/");



Or for a more complete description of the URL, copy and paste the

Javascript command into the Address bar.
javascript:alert("The actual URL is:\t\t" + location.protocol + "//" +
location.hostname + "/" + "The address URL is:\t\t" + location.href +

+ "If the server names do not match, this may be a spoof.");



Compare the URL in the message box with the URL shown in the Address bar.
If they do not match, it is likely that it is a spoofed site

itself. In this case, close Internet Explorer and exit the site or press
ALT+F4 on your keyboard.






-

This Issue's Tip & Trick



Tip: Take Control of your Internet Explorer Favorites

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Have a long list of 'Favorites' in Internet Explorer?
Did you know that you can configure Internet Explorer so that only

used Favorites are shown?
In the Internet Explorer toolbar;
Click 'Tools',
Select 'Internet Options',
Select the 'Advanced' tab,
Scroll to 'Browsing'
Check 'Enable Personalized Favorites Menu',
Click 'OK'.
If you need to view the entire Favorites list,
Click 'Favorites',
Click the drop down arrow.





Trick: Edit the Title Bar of Internet Explorer

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Did you know that you can edit the title bar of your Internet Explorer
browser?


Always create a backup copy of the registry prior to making any changes.
Remember, editing the registry incorrectly could result in undesired
operation, including complete loss of access to the Operating System. To
backup the registry, follow the steps in the Microsoft Knowledge Base
article which corresponds to your version of Windows for backing up the
entire registry:



How to Back Up the Registry in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid%6419



HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows NT 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid23170



HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22755



HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22756



After backing up the registry, open regedit:

Click 'Start',
Select 'Run',
In the box that pops up type regedit
Press 'ENTER' on your keyboard to display the registry editor,


Navigate the location below in your registry and make the corresponding
change.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The Value may need to be created.

Set the data to the text you wish to appear on the title bar of Internet
Explorer.

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
titlebar.
Data Type: REG_SZ


To navigate the registry:

Click the + that's to the left of;

HKEY_CURRENT_USER,

Software,

Microsoft,

Internet Explorer,

Main


If you need to create the value, In the toolbar at the top of the registry
editor:

Click 'Edit',

Select 'New',

Select 'String Value',

Right click on the 'New Value' that is created,

Select 'Rename',

Rename the value: Window Title


Right click on 'Window Title',

Select 'Modify',

Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
titlebar.

Click 'OK'.







-

Question & Answer Section

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



"Ad-aware is not scanning all of the folders on my system. How do I
correct this?"


Perform a reference file update prior to scanning. To use the "Webupdate"
module:
Open Ad-aware,
Click the "Webupdate" (the globe image) quick link at the top right of the
Ad-aware interface,
Click "Connect",
When the window says 'Webupdate complete' click "Finish".

Be certain that you have all areas of your system selected to be scanned.
Open Ad-aware, select the "Scan now" button to open the "preparing scan"
screen.


Select Use custom (default) scanning options,
Click either "Customize" or the "Settings" quick launch button (featuring

gear symbol) at the top right to display the "Scan Settings" main menu.

Select the "General" button on the left,
Check "Automatically save log-file" and "Safe mode",

Select the "Scanning" button on the left,
Click on the "Click here to select drives and folders" hotlink to open the
directory selection window.
A list of the drives or folders will now be displayed.
Select the drives/folders you wish to include in the scan.

Within the "Memory and Registry" section please select the following:
"Scan active processes"
"Scan registry"
"Deep Scan Registry"
"Scan my Hosts file"
And, if you use Internet Explorer also select:
"Scan my IE Favorites for banned URL's"

Click on the 'Automation' button,
Select 'Use custom (default) scanning options',
Click the "Tweak" button,
Click the + that's to the left of Cleaning Engine;
Check "Automatically mark all objects in result list", "Automatically try

unregister objects prior to deletion", and "Let windows remove files in

at next reboot",
If you are using NT or 2000 then also select
"NT\2000: Allow unloading explorer to unload shell extensions prior to
deletion",
Click "Proceed" to save your preferences permanently and close the

window.
Click "Next" to begin the scan..

After the scan is completed, remove the items of your choice, reboot the
system. Rescan with Ad-aware.

A los que les interese, "pego" información sobre Links peligrosos y
configuración de Ad-Aware(Boletín de Lavasoft).


Do Not Click That Link!
Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Think it is okay to click that link if you can see a URL in the Status

Address bar, and/or Title bar of the Outlook Express and/or Internet
Explorer windows?


If you place your mouse pointer over a hyperlink (website link) in

Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Microsoft Outlook, the

(address) of the website appears in the 'Status bar' at the bottom of the
window. When a link is clicked and Internet Explorer opens, the address

the website appears in Internet Explorer's 'Address bar', and the title of
the WebPage appears in the 'Title bar' of the window.


Malicious users can create links to a deceptive (spoofed) website that
displays the URL to a legitimate looking website in the Status bar,

bar, and/or Title bar. For example, a link showing
http;//www.ProtectYourself.com may be spoofed and actually take you to
http;//www.InstallATrojanOrVirus.net. You would not be able to tell that
you were on InstallATrojanOrVirus.net just by looking at the WebPage,

bar, Address bar, and/or Title bar. Malicious users change attack styles
constantly and create spoofed websites by using tactics other than those
discussed here.



You can help protect yourself from spoofed Websites. By receiving e-mail

text format rather than in HTML so that the actual URL of a web link will

displayed.


Do not click any hyperlinks that you do not trust; never click a link sent
to you from someone you do not know. If you have doubts about a link,

the URL into Internet Explorers Address bar yourself rather than clicking
the link.


Verify the name of the server providing the page you are viewing before

enter any sensitive information, always verify that the Website is using
Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) and that there is

lock icon in the lower right Status bar. Double-click on the lock icon

check the name that appears next to 'Issued to'. Compare the website name
found in the digital certificate to the URL of the website. If they do not
match then leave the website immediately. If the Website is not using
SSL/TLS then DO NOT send any personal or sensitive information. SSL/TLS
helps protect information by encrypting it as it is sent across the

and also helps prove that you are sending data to the correct server.



Note: The lock icon will not appear if the Status bar is disabled. To

the Status bar if it is disabled, click 'View', then select 'Status Bar'.


Do not take any chances with your sensitive information. If you suspect

authenticity of a website, leave it immediately.



There are ways you can attempt identify a spoofed Website, URL or

hyperlink. You can use Javascript commands, Internet Explorer's History
bar, open a new instance (new window) of Internet Explorer and paste in

suspicious URL, or better yet, before you click the link - try to identify
the actual URL of the hyperlink.



Before you click the link - attempt to identify the URL of a hyperlink.

Doing this you can see the actual full URL for the hyperlink.
Right click the hyperlink,
Select 'Copy Shortcut'.
Open a text editor, notepad will do.
In the toolbar at the top of notepad,
Click 'Edit',
Select 'Paste'.
A spoofed URL might have one or more of the following:
%00
%01
@


For example: http;//www.ProtectYourself.com%
would actually open InstallATrojanOrVirus.net but the URL in the Address

or the Status bar in Internet Explorer would show as
http;//www.ProtectYourself.com.

Imagine this,

.vbs? This would trigger a download of uninstallwindows.vbs! Pretty darn
sneaky!



Protect yourself and do not click that link!



Open a new instance (window) of Internet Explorer and paste the URL into

Address bar.
In the Address bar of the current Internet Explorer window,

Select (highlight) the text in the Address bar,
Right click the text,
Select 'Copy'.
Close then reopen Internet Explorer.
Right click in the Address bar,
Select 'Paste'.
Press 'Enter' on your keyboard.



Use Internet Explorer's History bar and attempt to identify the actual URL
for the current Website.
Click 'View',
Select 'Explorer Bar',
Click 'History'.
Compare the URL in the Address bar with the URLs that appear in the

bar on the left.

Use caution when you type script into the Address bar. Script typed into
the Address bar can take the same actions on the local system as could the
currently logged on user.


Identify the actual URL for the current Website using a Javascript

By using a Javascript command in Internet Explorer a message box will show
the actual URL for Website you are on.
Type (or copy and paste) the following command into the Address bar then
press 'Enter' your keyboard:
javascript:alert("Actual URL address: " + location.protocol + "//" +
location.hostname + "/");



Or for a more complete description of the URL, copy and paste the

Javascript command into the Address bar.
javascript:alert("The actual URL is:\t\t" + location.protocol + "//" +
location.hostname + "/" + "The address URL is:\t\t" + location.href +

+ "If the server names do not match, this may be a spoof.");



Compare the URL in the message box with the URL shown in the Address bar.
If they do not match, it is likely that it is a spoofed site

itself. In this case, close Internet Explorer and exit the site or press
ALT+F4 on your keyboard.






-

This Issue's Tip & Trick



Tip: Take Control of your Internet Explorer Favorites

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Have a long list of 'Favorites' in Internet Explorer?
Did you know that you can configure Internet Explorer so that only

used Favorites are shown?
In the Internet Explorer toolbar;
Click 'Tools',
Select 'Internet Options',
Select the 'Advanced' tab,
Scroll to 'Browsing'
Check 'Enable Personalized Favorites Menu',
Click 'OK'.
If you need to view the entire Favorites list,
Click 'Favorites',
Click the drop down arrow.





Trick: Edit the Title Bar of Internet Explorer

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Did you know that you can edit the title bar of your Internet Explorer
browser?


Always create a backup copy of the registry prior to making any changes.
Remember, editing the registry incorrectly could result in undesired
operation, including complete loss of access to the Operating System. To
backup the registry, follow the steps in the Microsoft Knowledge Base
article which corresponds to your version of Windows for backing up the
entire registry:



How to Back Up the Registry in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid%6419



HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows NT 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid23170



HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22755



HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22756



After backing up the registry, open regedit:

Click 'Start',
Select 'Run',
In the box that pops up type regedit
Press 'ENTER' on your keyboard to display the registry editor,


Navigate the location below in your registry and make the corresponding
change.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The Value may need to be created.

Set the data to the text you wish to appear on the title bar of Internet
Explorer.

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
titlebar.
Data Type: REG_SZ


To navigate the registry:

Click the + that's to the left of;

HKEY_CURRENT_USER,

Software,

Microsoft,

Internet Explorer,

Main


If you need to create the value, In the toolbar at the top of the registry
editor:

Click 'Edit',

Select 'New',

Select 'String Value',

Right click on the 'New Value' that is created,

Select 'Rename',

Rename the value: Window Title


Right click on 'Window Title',

Select 'Modify',

Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
titlebar.

Click 'OK'.







-

Question & Answer Section

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



"Ad-aware is not scanning all of the folders on my system. How do I
correct this?"


Perform a reference file update prior to scanning. To use the "Webupdate"
module:
Open Ad-aware,
Click the "Webupdate" (the globe image) quick link at the top right of the
Ad-aware interface,
Click "Connect",
When the window says 'Webupdate complete' click "Finish".

Be certain that you have all areas of your system selected to be scanned.
Open Ad-aware, select the "Scan now" button to open the "preparing scan"
screen.


Select Use custom (default) scanning options,
Click either "Customize" or the "Settings" quick launch button (featuring

gear symbol) at the top right to display the "Scan Settings" main menu.

Select the "General" button on the left,
Check "Automatically save log-file" and "Safe mode",

Select the "Scanning" button on the left,
Click on the "Click here to select drives and folders" hotlink to open the
directory selection window.
A list of the drives or folders will now be displayed.
Select the drives/folders you wish to include in the scan.

Within the "Memory and Registry" section please select the following:
"Scan active processes"
"Scan registry"
"Deep Scan Registry"
"Scan my Hosts file"
And, if you use Internet Explorer also select:
"Scan my IE Favorites for banned URL's"

Click on the 'Automation' button,
Select 'Use custom (default) scanning options',
Click the "Tweak" button,
Click the + that's to the left of Cleaning Engine;
Check "Automatically mark all objects in result list", "Automatically try

unregister objects prior to deletion", and "Let windows remove files in

at next reboot",
If you are using NT or 2000 then also select
"NT\2000: Allow unloading explorer to unload shell extensions prior to
deletion",
Click "Proceed" to save your preferences permanently and close the

window.
Click "Next" to begin the scan..

After the scan is completed, remove the items of your choice, reboot the
system. Rescan with Ad-aware.

A los que les interese, "pego" información sobre Links peligrosos y
configuración de Ad-Aware(Boletín de Lavasoft).


Do Not Click That Link!
Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Think it is okay to click that link if you can see a URL in the Status

Address bar, and/or Title bar of the Outlook Express and/or Internet
Explorer windows?


If you place your mouse pointer over a hyperlink (website link) in

Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Microsoft Outlook, the

(address) of the website appears in the 'Status bar' at the bottom of the
window. When a link is clicked and Internet Explorer opens, the address

the website appears in Internet Explorer's 'Address bar', and the title of
the WebPage appears in the 'Title bar' of the window.


Malicious users can create links to a deceptive (spoofed) website that
displays the URL to a legitimate looking website in the Status bar,

bar, and/or Title bar. For example, a link showing
http;//www.ProtectYourself.com may be spoofed and actually take you to
http;//www.InstallATrojanOrVirus.net. You would not be able to tell that
you were on InstallATrojanOrVirus.net just by looking at the WebPage,

bar, Address bar, and/or Title bar. Malicious users change attack styles
constantly and create spoofed websites by using tactics other than those
discussed here.



You can help protect yourself from spoofed Websites. By receiving e-mail

text format rather than in HTML so that the actual URL of a web link will

displayed.


Do not click any hyperlinks that you do not trust; never click a link sent
to you from someone you do not know. If you have doubts about a link,

the URL into Internet Explorers Address bar yourself rather than clicking
the link.


Verify the name of the server providing the page you are viewing before

enter any sensitive information, always verify that the Website is using
Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) and that there is

lock icon in the lower right Status bar. Double-click on the lock icon

check the name that appears next to 'Issued to'. Compare the website name
found in the digital certificate to the URL of the website. If they do not
match then leave the website immediately. If the Website is not using
SSL/TLS then DO NOT send any personal or sensitive information. SSL/TLS
helps protect information by encrypting it as it is sent across the

and also helps prove that you are sending data to the correct server.



Note: The lock icon will not appear if the Status bar is disabled. To

the Status bar if it is disabled, click 'View', then select 'Status Bar'.


Do not take any chances with your sensitive information. If you suspect

authenticity of a website, leave it immediately.



There are ways you can attempt identify a spoofed Website, URL or

hyperlink. You can use Javascript commands, Internet Explorer's History
bar, open a new instance (new window) of Internet Explorer and paste in

suspicious URL, or better yet, before you click the link - try to identify
the actual URL of the hyperlink.



Before you click the link - attempt to identify the URL of a hyperlink.

Doing this you can see the actual full URL for the hyperlink.
Right click the hyperlink,
Select 'Copy Shortcut'.
Open a text editor, notepad will do.
In the toolbar at the top of notepad,
Click 'Edit',
Select 'Paste'.
A spoofed URL might have one or more of the following:
%00
%01
@


For example: http;//www.ProtectYourself.com%
would actually open InstallATrojanOrVirus.net but the URL in the Address

or the Status bar in Internet Explorer would show as
http;//www.ProtectYourself.com.

Imagine this,

.vbs? This would trigger a download of uninstallwindows.vbs! Pretty darn
sneaky!



Protect yourself and do not click that link!



Open a new instance (window) of Internet Explorer and paste the URL into

Address bar.
In the Address bar of the current Internet Explorer window,

Select (highlight) the text in the Address bar,
Right click the text,
Select 'Copy'.
Close then reopen Internet Explorer.
Right click in the Address bar,
Select 'Paste'.
Press 'Enter' on your keyboard.



Use Internet Explorer's History bar and attempt to identify the actual URL
for the current Website.
Click 'View',
Select 'Explorer Bar',
Click 'History'.
Compare the URL in the Address bar with the URLs that appear in the

bar on the left.

Use caution when you type script into the Address bar. Script typed into
the Address bar can take the same actions on the local system as could the
currently logged on user.


Identify the actual URL for the current Website using a Javascript

By using a Javascript command in Internet Explorer a message box will show
the actual URL for Website you are on.
Type (or copy and paste) the following command into the Address bar then
press 'Enter' your keyboard:
javascript:alert("Actual URL address: " + location.protocol + "//" +
location.hostname + "/");



Or for a more complete description of the URL, copy and paste the

Javascript command into the Address bar.
javascript:alert("The actual URL is:\t\t" + location.protocol + "//" +
location.hostname + "/" + "The address URL is:\t\t" + location.href +

+ "If the server names do not match, this may be a spoof.");



Compare the URL in the message box with the URL shown in the Address bar.
If they do not match, it is likely that it is a spoofed site

itself. In this case, close Internet Explorer and exit the site or press
ALT+F4 on your keyboard.






-

This Issue's Tip & Trick



Tip: Take Control of your Internet Explorer Favorites

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Have a long list of 'Favorites' in Internet Explorer?
Did you know that you can configure Internet Explorer so that only

used Favorites are shown?
In the Internet Explorer toolbar;
Click 'Tools',
Select 'Internet Options',
Select the 'Advanced' tab,
Scroll to 'Browsing'
Check 'Enable Personalized Favorites Menu',
Click 'OK'.
If you need to view the entire Favorites list,
Click 'Favorites',
Click the drop down arrow.





Trick: Edit the Title Bar of Internet Explorer

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



Did you know that you can edit the title bar of your Internet Explorer
browser?


Always create a backup copy of the registry prior to making any changes.
Remember, editing the registry incorrectly could result in undesired
operation, including complete loss of access to the Operating System. To
backup the registry, follow the steps in the Microsoft Knowledge Base
article which corresponds to your version of Windows for backing up the
entire registry:



How to Back Up the Registry in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid%6419



HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows NT 4.0
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid23170



HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22755



HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and Windows
Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22756



After backing up the registry, open regedit:

Click 'Start',
Select 'Run',
In the box that pops up type regedit
Press 'ENTER' on your keyboard to display the registry editor,


Navigate the location below in your registry and make the corresponding
change.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

The Value may need to be created.

Set the data to the text you wish to appear on the title bar of Internet
Explorer.

Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
titlebar.
Data Type: REG_SZ


To navigate the registry:

Click the + that's to the left of;

HKEY_CURRENT_USER,

Software,

Microsoft,

Internet Explorer,

Main


If you need to create the value, In the toolbar at the top of the registry
editor:

Click 'Edit',

Select 'New',

Select 'String Value',

Right click on the 'New Value' that is created,

Select 'Rename',

Rename the value: Window Title


Right click on 'Window Title',

Select 'Modify',

Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
titlebar.

Click 'OK'.







-

Question & Answer Section

Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support



"Ad-aware is not scanning all of the folders on my system. How do I
correct this?"


Perform a reference file update prior to scanning. To use the "Webupdate"
module:
Open Ad-aware,
Click the "Webupdate" (the globe image) quick link at the top right of the
Ad-aware interface,
Click "Connect",
When the window says 'Webupdate complete' click "Finish".

Be certain that you have all areas of your system selected to be scanned.
Open Ad-aware, select the "Scan now" button to open the "preparing scan"
screen.


Select Use custom (default) scanning options,
Click either "Customize" or the "Settings" quick launch button (featuring

gear symbol) at the top right to display the "Scan Settings" main menu.

Select the "General" button on the left,
Check "Automatically save log-file" and "Safe mode",

Select the "Scanning" button on the left,
Click on the "Click here to select drives and folders" hotlink to open the
directory selection window.
A list of the drives or folders will now be displayed.
Select the drives/folders you wish to include in the scan.

Within the "Memory and Registry" section please select the following:
"Scan active processes"
"Scan registry"
"Deep Scan Registry"
"Scan my Hosts file"
And, if you use Internet Explorer also select:
"Scan my IE Favorites for banned URL's"

Click on the 'Automation' button,
Select 'Use custom (default) scanning options',
Click the "Tweak" button,
Click the + that's to the left of Cleaning Engine;
Check "Automatically mark all objects in result list", "Automatically try

unregister objects prior to deletion", and "Let windows remove files in

at next reboot",
If you are using NT or 2000 then also select
"NT\2000: Allow unloading explorer to unload shell extensions prior to
deletion",
Click "Proceed" to save your preferences permanently and close the

window.
Click "Next" to begin the scan..

After the scan is completed, remove the items of your choice, reboot the
system. Rescan with Ad-aware.

¿Pero podrías dejar de hacer crossposting? Puede ser en raras ocasiones
¿pero a cada rato? :-O

Miguel
http://mmyv.com
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"Verónica B." escribió en el mensaje
news:
> A los que les interese, "pego" información sobre Links peligrosos y
> configuración de Ad-Aware(Boletín de Lavasoft).
>
>
> Do Not Click That Link!
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> Think it is okay to click that link if you can see a URL in the Status
bar,
> Address bar, and/or Title bar of the Outlook Express and/or Internet
> Explorer windows?
>
>
> If you place your mouse pointer over a hyperlink (website link) in
Microsoft
> Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Microsoft Outlook, the
URL
> (address) of the website appears in the 'Status bar' at the bottom of

> window. When a link is clicked and Internet Explorer opens, the address
of
> the website appears in Internet Explorer's 'Address bar', and the title

> the WebPage appears in the 'Title bar' of the window.
>
>
> Malicious users can create links to a deceptive (spoofed) website that
> displays the URL to a legitimate looking website in the Status bar,
Address
> bar, and/or Title bar. For example, a link showing
> http;//www.ProtectYourself.com may be spoofed and actually take you to
> http;//www.InstallATrojanOrVirus.net. You would not be able to tell

> you were on InstallATrojanOrVirus.net just by looking at the WebPage,
Status
> bar, Address bar, and/or Title bar. Malicious users change attack styles
> constantly and create spoofed websites by using tactics other than those
> discussed here.
>
>
>
> You can help protect yourself from spoofed Websites. By receiving

in
> text format rather than in HTML so that the actual URL of a web link

be
> displayed.
>
>
> Do not click any hyperlinks that you do not trust; never click a link

> to you from someone you do not know. If you have doubts about a link,
type
> the URL into Internet Explorers Address bar yourself rather than

> the link.
>
>
> Verify the name of the server providing the page you are viewing before
you
> enter any sensitive information, always verify that the Website is

> Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) and that there

a
> lock icon in the lower right Status bar. Double-click on the lock icon
and
> check the name that appears next to 'Issued to'. Compare the website

> found in the digital certificate to the URL of the website. If they do

> match then leave the website immediately. If the Website is not using
> SSL/TLS then DO NOT send any personal or sensitive information. SSL/TLS
> helps protect information by encrypting it as it is sent across the
Internet
> and also helps prove that you are sending data to the correct server.
>
>
>
> Note: The lock icon will not appear if the Status bar is disabled. To
enable
> the Status bar if it is disabled, click 'View', then select 'Status

>
>
> Do not take any chances with your sensitive information. If you suspect
the
> authenticity of a website, leave it immediately.
>
>
>
> There are ways you can attempt identify a spoofed Website, URL or
malicious
> hyperlink. You can use Javascript commands, Internet Explorer's History
> bar, open a new instance (new window) of Internet Explorer and paste in
the
> suspicious URL, or better yet, before you click the link - try to

> the actual URL of the hyperlink.
>
>
>
> Before you click the link - attempt to identify the URL of a hyperlink.
>
> Doing this you can see the actual full URL for the hyperlink.
> Right click the hyperlink,
> Select 'Copy Shortcut'.
> Open a text editor, notepad will do.
> In the toolbar at the top of notepad,
> Click 'Edit',
> Select 'Paste'.
> A spoofed URL might have one or more of the following:
> %00
> %01
> @
>
>
> For example:

> would actually open InstallATrojanOrVirus.net but the URL in the Address
bar
> or the Status bar in Internet Explorer would show as
> http;//www.ProtectYourself.com.
>
> Imagine this,
>

> .vbs? This would trigger a download of uninstallwindows.vbs! Pretty

> sneaky!
>
>
>
> Protect yourself and do not click that link!
>
>
>
> Open a new instance (window) of Internet Explorer and paste the URL into
the
> Address bar.
> In the Address bar of the current Internet Explorer window,
>
> Select (highlight) the text in the Address bar,
> Right click the text,
> Select 'Copy'.
> Close then reopen Internet Explorer.
> Right click in the Address bar,
> Select 'Paste'.
> Press 'Enter' on your keyboard.
>
>
>
> Use Internet Explorer's History bar and attempt to identify the actual

> for the current Website.
> Click 'View',
> Select 'Explorer Bar',
> Click 'History'.
> Compare the URL in the Address bar with the URLs that appear in the
History
> bar on the left.
>
> Use caution when you type script into the Address bar. Script typed

> the Address bar can take the same actions on the local system as could

> currently logged on user.
>
>
> Identify the actual URL for the current Website using a Javascript
command.
> By using a Javascript command in Internet Explorer a message box will

> the actual URL for Website you are on.
> Type (or copy and paste) the following command into the Address bar then
> press 'Enter' your keyboard:
> javascript:alert("Actual URL address: " + location.protocol + "//" +
> location.hostname + "/");
>
>
>
> Or for a more complete description of the URL, copy and paste the
following
> Javascript command into the Address bar.
> javascript:alert("The actual URL is:\t\t" + location.protocol + "//" +
> location.hostname + "/" + "The address URL is:\t\t" + location.href +
""
> + "If the server names do not match, this may be a spoof.");
>
>
>
> Compare the URL in the message box with the URL shown in the Address

> If they do not match, it is likely that it is a spoofed site
misrepresenting
> itself. In this case, close Internet Explorer and exit the site or

> ALT+F4 on your keyboard.
>
>
>
>
>
>

> -
>
> This Issue's Tip & Trick
>
>
>
> Tip: Take Control of your Internet Explorer Favorites
>
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> Have a long list of 'Favorites' in Internet Explorer?
> Did you know that you can configure Internet Explorer so that only
recently
> used Favorites are shown?
> In the Internet Explorer toolbar;
> Click 'Tools',
> Select 'Internet Options',
> Select the 'Advanced' tab,
> Scroll to 'Browsing'
> Check 'Enable Personalized Favorites Menu',
> Click 'OK'.
> If you need to view the entire Favorites list,
> Click 'Favorites',
> Click the drop down arrow.
>
>
>
>
>
> Trick: Edit the Title Bar of Internet Explorer
>
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> Did you know that you can edit the title bar of your Internet Explorer
> browser?
>
>
> Always create a backup copy of the registry prior to making any changes.
> Remember, editing the registry incorrectly could result in undesired
> operation, including complete loss of access to the Operating System.

> backup the registry, follow the steps in the Microsoft Knowledge Base
> article which corresponds to your version of Windows for backing up the
> entire registry:
>
>
>
> How to Back Up the Registry in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid%6419
>
>
>
> HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows NT 4.0
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid23170
>
>
>
> HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows 2000
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22755
>
>
>
> HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and

> Server 2003
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22756
>
>
>
> After backing up the registry, open regedit:
>
> Click 'Start',
> Select 'Run',
> In the box that pops up type regedit
> Press 'ENTER' on your keyboard to display the registry editor,
>
>
> Navigate the location below in your registry and make the corresponding
> change.
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
>
> The Value may need to be created.
>
> Set the data to the text you wish to appear on the title bar of Internet
> Explorer.
>
> Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
>
> Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
> titlebar.
> Data Type: REG_SZ
>
>
> To navigate the registry:
>
> Click the + that's to the left of;
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER,
>
> Software,
>
> Microsoft,
>
> Internet Explorer,
>
> Main
>
>
> If you need to create the value, In the toolbar at the top of the

> editor:
>
> Click 'Edit',
>
> Select 'New',
>
> Select 'String Value',
>
> Right click on the 'New Value' that is created,
>
> Select 'Rename',
>
> Rename the value: Window Title
>
>
> Right click on 'Window Title',
>
> Select 'Modify',
>
> Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
> titlebar.
>
> Click 'OK'.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

> -
>
> Question & Answer Section
>
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> "Ad-aware is not scanning all of the folders on my system. How do I
> correct this?"
>
>
> Perform a reference file update prior to scanning. To use the

> module:
> Open Ad-aware,
> Click the "Webupdate" (the globe image) quick link at the top right of

> Ad-aware interface,
> Click "Connect",
> When the window says 'Webupdate complete' click "Finish".
>
> Be certain that you have all areas of your system selected to be

> Open Ad-aware, select the "Scan now" button to open the "preparing scan"
> screen.
>
>
> Select Use custom (default) scanning options,
> Click either "Customize" or the "Settings" quick launch button

a
> gear symbol) at the top right to display the "Scan Settings" main menu.
>
> Select the "General" button on the left,
> Check "Automatically save log-file" and "Safe mode",
>
> Select the "Scanning" button on the left,
> Click on the "Click here to select drives and folders" hotlink to open

> directory selection window.
> A list of the drives or folders will now be displayed.
> Select the drives/folders you wish to include in the scan.
>
> Within the "Memory and Registry" section please select the following:
> "Scan active processes"
> "Scan registry"
> "Deep Scan Registry"
> "Scan my Hosts file"
> And, if you use Internet Explorer also select:
> "Scan my IE Favorites for banned URL's"
>
> Click on the 'Automation' button,
> Select 'Use custom (default) scanning options',
> Click the "Tweak" button,
> Click the + that's to the left of Cleaning Engine;
> Check "Automatically mark all objects in result list", "Automatically

to
> unregister objects prior to deletion", and "Let windows remove files in
use
> at next reboot",
> If you are using NT or 2000 then also select
> "NT\2000: Allow unloading explorer to unload shell extensions prior to
> deletion",
> Click "Proceed" to save your preferences permanently and close the
settings
> window.
> Click "Next" to begin the scan..
>
> After the scan is completed, remove the items of your choice, reboot the
> system. Rescan with Ad-aware.
>
>
>
>
>
>

¿Pero podrías dejar de hacer crossposting? Puede ser en raras ocasiones
¿pero a cada rato? :-O

Miguel
http://mmyv.com
X-Trance: news.uni-berlin.de [184280]



"Verónica B." escribió en el mensaje
news:
> A los que les interese, "pego" información sobre Links peligrosos y
> configuración de Ad-Aware(Boletín de Lavasoft).
>
>
> Do Not Click That Link!
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> Think it is okay to click that link if you can see a URL in the Status
bar,
> Address bar, and/or Title bar of the Outlook Express and/or Internet
> Explorer windows?
>
>
> If you place your mouse pointer over a hyperlink (website link) in
Microsoft
> Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Microsoft Outlook, the
URL
> (address) of the website appears in the 'Status bar' at the bottom of

> window. When a link is clicked and Internet Explorer opens, the address
of
> the website appears in Internet Explorer's 'Address bar', and the title

> the WebPage appears in the 'Title bar' of the window.
>
>
> Malicious users can create links to a deceptive (spoofed) website that
> displays the URL to a legitimate looking website in the Status bar,
Address
> bar, and/or Title bar. For example, a link showing
> http;//www.ProtectYourself.com may be spoofed and actually take you to
> http;//www.InstallATrojanOrVirus.net. You would not be able to tell

> you were on InstallATrojanOrVirus.net just by looking at the WebPage,
Status
> bar, Address bar, and/or Title bar. Malicious users change attack styles
> constantly and create spoofed websites by using tactics other than those
> discussed here.
>
>
>
> You can help protect yourself from spoofed Websites. By receiving

in
> text format rather than in HTML so that the actual URL of a web link

be
> displayed.
>
>
> Do not click any hyperlinks that you do not trust; never click a link

> to you from someone you do not know. If you have doubts about a link,
type
> the URL into Internet Explorers Address bar yourself rather than

> the link.
>
>
> Verify the name of the server providing the page you are viewing before
you
> enter any sensitive information, always verify that the Website is

> Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) and that there

a
> lock icon in the lower right Status bar. Double-click on the lock icon
and
> check the name that appears next to 'Issued to'. Compare the website

> found in the digital certificate to the URL of the website. If they do

> match then leave the website immediately. If the Website is not using
> SSL/TLS then DO NOT send any personal or sensitive information. SSL/TLS
> helps protect information by encrypting it as it is sent across the
Internet
> and also helps prove that you are sending data to the correct server.
>
>
>
> Note: The lock icon will not appear if the Status bar is disabled. To
enable
> the Status bar if it is disabled, click 'View', then select 'Status

>
>
> Do not take any chances with your sensitive information. If you suspect
the
> authenticity of a website, leave it immediately.
>
>
>
> There are ways you can attempt identify a spoofed Website, URL or
malicious
> hyperlink. You can use Javascript commands, Internet Explorer's History
> bar, open a new instance (new window) of Internet Explorer and paste in
the
> suspicious URL, or better yet, before you click the link - try to

> the actual URL of the hyperlink.
>
>
>
> Before you click the link - attempt to identify the URL of a hyperlink.
>
> Doing this you can see the actual full URL for the hyperlink.
> Right click the hyperlink,
> Select 'Copy Shortcut'.
> Open a text editor, notepad will do.
> In the toolbar at the top of notepad,
> Click 'Edit',
> Select 'Paste'.
> A spoofed URL might have one or more of the following:
> %00
> %01
> @
>
>
> For example:

> would actually open InstallATrojanOrVirus.net but the URL in the Address
bar
> or the Status bar in Internet Explorer would show as
> http;//www.ProtectYourself.com.
>
> Imagine this,
>

> .vbs? This would trigger a download of uninstallwindows.vbs! Pretty

> sneaky!
>
>
>
> Protect yourself and do not click that link!
>
>
>
> Open a new instance (window) of Internet Explorer and paste the URL into
the
> Address bar.
> In the Address bar of the current Internet Explorer window,
>
> Select (highlight) the text in the Address bar,
> Right click the text,
> Select 'Copy'.
> Close then reopen Internet Explorer.
> Right click in the Address bar,
> Select 'Paste'.
> Press 'Enter' on your keyboard.
>
>
>
> Use Internet Explorer's History bar and attempt to identify the actual

> for the current Website.
> Click 'View',
> Select 'Explorer Bar',
> Click 'History'.
> Compare the URL in the Address bar with the URLs that appear in the
History
> bar on the left.
>
> Use caution when you type script into the Address bar. Script typed

> the Address bar can take the same actions on the local system as could

> currently logged on user.
>
>
> Identify the actual URL for the current Website using a Javascript
command.
> By using a Javascript command in Internet Explorer a message box will

> the actual URL for Website you are on.
> Type (or copy and paste) the following command into the Address bar then
> press 'Enter' your keyboard:
> javascript:alert("Actual URL address: " + location.protocol + "//" +
> location.hostname + "/");
>
>
>
> Or for a more complete description of the URL, copy and paste the
following
> Javascript command into the Address bar.
> javascript:alert("The actual URL is:\t\t" + location.protocol + "//" +
> location.hostname + "/" + "The address URL is:\t\t" + location.href +
""
> + "If the server names do not match, this may be a spoof.");
>
>
>
> Compare the URL in the message box with the URL shown in the Address

> If they do not match, it is likely that it is a spoofed site
misrepresenting
> itself. In this case, close Internet Explorer and exit the site or

> ALT+F4 on your keyboard.
>
>
>
>
>
>

> -
>
> This Issue's Tip & Trick
>
>
>
> Tip: Take Control of your Internet Explorer Favorites
>
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> Have a long list of 'Favorites' in Internet Explorer?
> Did you know that you can configure Internet Explorer so that only
recently
> used Favorites are shown?
> In the Internet Explorer toolbar;
> Click 'Tools',
> Select 'Internet Options',
> Select the 'Advanced' tab,
> Scroll to 'Browsing'
> Check 'Enable Personalized Favorites Menu',
> Click 'OK'.
> If you need to view the entire Favorites list,
> Click 'Favorites',
> Click the drop down arrow.
>
>
>
>
>
> Trick: Edit the Title Bar of Internet Explorer
>
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> Did you know that you can edit the title bar of your Internet Explorer
> browser?
>
>
> Always create a backup copy of the registry prior to making any changes.
> Remember, editing the registry incorrectly could result in undesired
> operation, including complete loss of access to the Operating System.

> backup the registry, follow the steps in the Microsoft Knowledge Base
> article which corresponds to your version of Windows for backing up the
> entire registry:
>
>
>
> How to Back Up the Registry in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid%6419
>
>
>
> HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows NT 4.0
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid23170
>
>
>
> HOW TO: Backup, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows 2000
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22755
>
>
>
> HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and

> Server 2003
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...?scid22756
>
>
>
> After backing up the registry, open regedit:
>
> Click 'Start',
> Select 'Run',
> In the box that pops up type regedit
> Press 'ENTER' on your keyboard to display the registry editor,
>
>
> Navigate the location below in your registry and make the corresponding
> change.
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
>
> The Value may need to be created.
>
> Set the data to the text you wish to appear on the title bar of Internet
> Explorer.
>
> Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
>
> Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
> titlebar.
> Data Type: REG_SZ
>
>
> To navigate the registry:
>
> Click the + that's to the left of;
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER,
>
> Software,
>
> Microsoft,
>
> Internet Explorer,
>
> Main
>
>
> If you need to create the value, In the toolbar at the top of the

> editor:
>
> Click 'Edit',
>
> Select 'New',
>
> Select 'String Value',
>
> Right click on the 'New Value' that is created,
>
> Select 'Rename',
>
> Rename the value: Window Title
>
>
> Right click on 'Window Title',
>
> Select 'Modify',
>
> Value Data: Enter the text you want to display in the Internet Explorer
> titlebar.
>
> Click 'OK'.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

> -
>
> Question & Answer Section
>
> Melanie Boston - Lavasoft Support
>
>
>
> "Ad-aware is not scanning all of the folders on my system. How do I
> correct this?"
>
>
> Perform a reference file update prior to scanning. To use the

> module:
> Open Ad-aware,
> Click the "Webupdate" (the globe image) quick link at the top right of

> Ad-aware interface,
> Click "Connect",
> When the window says 'Webupdate complete' click "Finish".
>
> Be certain that you have all areas of your system selected to be

> Open Ad-aware, select the "Scan now" button to open the "preparing scan"
> screen.
>
>
> Select Use custom (default) scanning options,
> Click either "Customize" or the "Settings" quick launch button

a
> gear symbol) at the top right to display the "Scan Settings" main menu.
>
> Select the "General" button on the left,
> Check "Automatically save log-file" and "Safe mode",
>
> Select the "Scanning" button on the left,
> Click on the "Click here to select drives and folders" hotlink to open

> directory selection window.
> A list of the drives or folders will now be displayed.
> Select the drives/folders you wish to include in the scan.
>
> Within the "Memory and Registry" section please select the following:
> "Scan active processes"
> "Scan registry"
> "Deep Scan Registry"
> "Scan my Hosts file"
> And, if you use Internet Explorer also select:
> "Scan my IE Favorites for banned URL's"
>
> Click on the 'Automation' button,
> Select 'Use custom (default) scanning options',
> Click the "Tweak" button,
> Click the + that's to the left of Cleaning Engine;
> Check "Automatically mark all objects in result list", "Automatically

to
> unregister objects prior to deletion", and "Let windows remove files in
use
> at next reboot",
> If you are using NT or 2000 then also select
> "NT\2000: Allow unloading explorer to unload shell extensions prior to
> deletion",
> Click "Proceed" to save your preferences permanently and close the
settings
> window.
> Click "Next" to begin the scan..
>
> After the scan is completed, remove the items of your choice, reboot the
> system. Rescan with Ad-aware.
>
>
>
>
>
>