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E-Mail Hoax - Fraudulent UPS E-Mails Try to Deliver
Malware
Fraudulent
e-mails that claim to be from United Parcel Service (UPS) are now sweeping
through inboxes so keep your eyes open for them. These e-mails usually
contain a phony tracking number in the subject heading, and lead you to
believe that a UPS shipment could not be delivered. You're then instructed
to open up the attachment to correct the delivery address, print out a
waybill or invoice, and pick up the package from a UPS office. See an
example of a UPS scam e-mail below:
The attachment features an icon
that makes it appear to be a Microsoft Word document, but if PC users
click on it, it actually downloads Malware?short for malicious software.
(This does not affect Mac users.) Malware may disable your firewall, look
for and steal credit card and bank account details, or make screen
snapshots to allow hackers continued access to your computer.
You
can read the official UPS statement about this scam and find out how to
check the authenticity of notification messages by visiting: http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/about/news/service_updates/virus_us.html
If you receive a suspicious e-mail like this, delete it and do
not open the attachment. This attack underlines the importance of
thinking twice before you open an attached file, even if it appears to
come from a reputable organization. It may be worth the few extra minutes
to check out how genuine an attachment is by contacting the sender by
phone or e-mail. If you use e-mail, key in the address yourself rather
than using the "Reply'" button. This also serves as a reminder to always
keep your Internet security program updated, which offers protection
through virus definition updates.
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"Hear
the Harvest Bells" - Oktoberfest is September 11-14
The sounds of
Oom Pah Pa, the aromas of sizzling bratwurst, and the cries of Prosit
herald the arrival of the 43rd annual Oktoberfest. Our Bavarian festival
attracts more than 350,000 visitors to Mt. Angel. Be sure to pick up a
copy of the Mt. Angel Shopper's special Oktoberfest edition which lists
all of the activities; many of the events are free.
Want to get an
early start on the "Chicken Dance"? Check out Oktoberfest's website at www.oktoberfest.org.
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Ask The Help Desk - What's The Easiest Way To Scroll
Through Webpages?
Question: I've been using the left button on my mouse
to drag the scroll bar up and down when I view webpages, but is there an
easier way?
Answer: Yes, there are actually several other
ways to scroll through webpages that you might want to try. You can use
the wheel on your mouse (if you have one) to move the scroll bar up and
down, or use your mouse to click on the arrow keys above and below the
scroll bar.
If you'd prefer to give your mouse a rest, you can use
the "Page Up" and "Page Down" keys on your keyboard. Another option is to
use the spacebar for scrolling. To scroll down while viewing a webpage,
simply press the spacebar. To scroll up, hold the "Shift" key and press
the spacebar. This shortcut works for Internet Explorer 7, Safari, and
Firefox.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In
September
Laptop
Screening At Airports
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/simplifying_laptop_bag_procedures.shtm - This
site highlights the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) new
gcheckpoint friendlyh laptop bag procedures. The updated process enables
you to keep your laptop in its bag during screening if a clear x-ray image
of the laptop can be obtained. Manufacturers have stepped up to the
challenge of designing appropriate bags, and the site features photos of
both gOKh and "not OKh styles. Visit the site to learn more about the do's
and don'ts of streamlined screening.
Recipe Repository
http://www.prevention.com/recipes - What's
for dinner? Or breakfast? Or your next holiday party? The answers are just
clicks away on this recipe-packed site. Search by nutritional benefits,
cooking method, prep time, or star ingredient. And check out the bonus
features like Daily Recipe, Tools and Quizzes, and Free Newsletters for
even more food and cooking information.
Sport-ese
http://www.sportscliche.com - The
Olympics are over and fall sports are in full swing. Are you on top of
your game when it comes to knowledge of sports cliches and jargon? If not,
you'll want to visit this site, which lists those phrases you tend to hear
again and again in a variety of sports situations?teams on the rise, a
lost game, in the locker room, etc. You can even look up phrases you've
heard in a non-sports context, or take the site's quiz to determine your
sports cliche savvy.
Cyber Safety
http://www.fosi.org - The Family
Online Safety Institute (FOSI) is an organization that works to make the
online world safer for children and their families. The website includes
information about FOSI's activities, events, and projects, as well as
resources for parents, children, web developers, teachers, and policy
makers. Useful tools for parents include The Parents' Child Protection
Guide, Children's Bill of Rights, and a Family Online Safety Contract that
can be printed for parents and kids to sign.
Got a Gas
Guzzler?
http://www.edmunds.com/calculators/gas-guzzler.html - Tired
of spending a small fortune each time you fill up? Thinking about trading
in your van or SUV for a more fuel-efficient vehicle? This site features a
handy calculator that shows how long it will take before you pay off the
balance of a vehicle purchase, how much per month you could expect to save
on gas, and how soon you'll really breakeven and start saving money.
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Short Tutorial - Forwarding E-mail Messages While
Protecting Address Privacy
We've all
received them?e-mails that have been forwarded multiple times and contain
a long list of e-mail addresses. Unfortunately, unscrupulous people
including hackers and spammers can harvest these addresses. To prevent
this from occurring when you forward e-mails, follow the steps below to
use the Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) feature. This allows you to send messages
to many recipients without displaying their addresses and compromising
their privacy.
Forwarding E-mail Messages With Bcc When Using
...
- E-mail Program: Outlook Express 6
- Computer
Operating System: Windows XP SP2 Home Edition
- With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
- If the "Bcc" field is not visible, select "View" from the menu bar
and then select "All Headers" from the resulting drop-down menu. The
"Bcc" field will now be visible below the "Cc" field.
- Click on the "Bcc" button and a list of all saved recipient e-mail
addresses will appear. You can choose from this list or you can manually
enter the e-mail addresses of your chosen recipients.
- As a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and
"To" addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
- It is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not have
an address in the "To" field.
- Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
Forwarding E-mail
Messages With Bcc When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Windows
Mail
- Computer Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
- With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
- If the "Bcc" field is not visible, select "View" from the menu bar
and then select "All Headers" from the resulting drop-down menu. The
"Bcc" field will now be visible below the "Cc" field.
- Click on the "Bcc" button and a list of all saved recipient e-mail
addresses will appear. You can choose from this list or you can manually
enter the e-mail addresses of your chosen recipients.
- As a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and
"To" addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
- It is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not have
an address in the "To" field.
- Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
Forwarding E-mail
Messages With Bcc When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Mozilla
Thunderbird 2.0
- Computer Operating System: Windows XP SP2 Home
Edition and Windows Vista Home Premium
- With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
- If the "Bcc" field is not visible, select the down arrow to the left
of the word "To" in the "To" field. The "Bcc" field will now be visible.
- Enter the e-mail addresses of your chosen recipients.
- As a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and
"To" addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
- It is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not have
an address in the "To" field. To do this, click on the empty box below
the "Bcc" field and the "To" field will appear. Then enter your e-mail
address.
- Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
Forwarding E-mail
Messages With Bcc When Using ...
- E-mail Program: Apple's
Mail 2.1.1 and Address Book 4.0.4
- Computer Operating System:
Macintosh OS X 10.4.9
- With the selected e-mail open, click on the "Forward" button on the
toolbar.
- If the "Bcc" field is not visible, select "View" from the menu bar
and then select "Bcc Address Field" from the resulting drop-down menu.
The "Bcc" field will now be visible below the "Cc" field.
- Add the addresses of the recipients that you would like to receive
the forwarded e-mail to the "Bcc" field.
- As a courtesy to others, highlight and then delete the "From" and
"To" addresses within the body of the e-mail so spammers don't harvest
these addresses.
- It is a good idea to enter your personal e-mail address in the "To"
field as often times spam filters will catch messages that do not have
an address in the "To" field. To do this, click on the empty "To" field
and then enter your e-mail address.
- Click the "Send" button on the toolbar.
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found this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you
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Thanks for your business!
Best regards,
Diana Coleman
Vice President
& General Manager
Mt. Angel Telephone Co.
155 N
Garfield
Mt Angel, OR 97362
503-845-2291
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