This is going around again – it is a bogus e-mail with a Trojan attachment!
The send from:
From: “Kelvin Hilliard” <arab10@singnet.com>
Subject: WorldPay CARD transaction Confirmation
Do not open the attachment that says “WorldPay_NR9712.zip” -
It is an exe file that will launch a malware program designed to steal information off your computer.
“Threat characteristics of ZBot – a banking Trojan that disables firewall, steals sensitive financial data (credit card numbers, online banking login details), makes screen snapshots, downloads additional components, and provides a hacker with the remote access to the compromised system.”
For details on dealing with – visit – threatexpert.com
The message:
Thank you!
Your transaction has been processed by WorldPay, on behalf of Amazon Inc.
The invoice file is attached to this message.
This is not a tax receipt.
We processed your payment.
Amazon Inc has received your order,
and will inform you about delivery.
Sincerely,
Amazon Team
This confirmation only indicates that your transaction has been processed successfully.
It does not indicate that your order has been accepted.
It is the responsibility of Amazon Inc to confirm that
your order has been accepted, and to deliver any goods or services you have ordered.
Just delete it the message and avoid the headache.
Making sure your work is clean and correct is a basic requirement in web design.
Why?
Why should the code be checked? I have seen many times how incorrect code can confuse a search engine spider or create problems when a website is viewed by different browsers. What may look fine in Firefox may look different in Windows and different in Safari.
I agree that there are many ways to do design a website, but making sure it is W3C complaint should be essential. Now that I said this, I also must admit, that I have seen poorly coded pages show up well in the SERPs – (Search Engine Result Pages). There could be a number of reasons why that may happen, but it does. Even though poorly coded pages can perform well, I will stick to the concept that clean coded pages stand a better chance of higher rankings and better performance for web browsers.
Working as a web optimizing firm, I see a good deal of code. I use many tools to check the code of a website. Either I or the web designer will correct the code.
The following sites are essential for any web designer or web site owner who wants to check their new web site.
Validating Your Web page
http://validator.w3.org/
Validating Your CSS
http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/
Validating Links – Link Checker
http://validator.w3.org/checklink
Validator for XML
http://www.w3.org/2001/03/webdata/xsv
Help and FAQ for the Markup Validator
http://validator.w3.org/docs/help.html
Check your work before you deliver a website to a client. Clients – check the website after it is delivered.
Good Luck
Dan Kusnetzky, over on ZDNet, was in an April 1 uproar about a notice from Comcast that amends the customer agreement in a way that technically would seem to allow the company to configure, inspect and upgrade “customer equipment” attached to their network – including your computer. Comcast representatives say that of course the company is only talking about its own equipment.
Read it and tell us what you think: is this a dangerous precedent or is Dan making a mountain out of a molehill?
http://www.wxpnews.com/Q85JLJ/090407-Comcast-Agreement
Once Windows 7 is released, most new computers will come with that operating system installed, as happened with the release of Windows Vista. However, some vendors often a “downgrade” option whereby you can get Windows XP bundled with a new computer if you don’t want Vista. AppleInsider recently reported that Microsoft has extended that program, at least for HP computers, through April 30, 2010. This hasn’t been publicly announced and we can’t verify that it’s accurate, but it wasn’t dated April 1.
You can read it here:
http://www.wxpnews.com/Q85JLJ/090407-Windows7-to-XP
URL Submission
Getting more links to your website is the foundation of creating web traffic. Submitting to the major search engines and directories are but the first step in marketing your website. This is a practice that must be done on a regular basis to show the natural increase in incoming links to your website. Quality website links are the best type of links to get.
Social Bookmarking
Bookmarking your favorite sites on line is a great way to have all your links stored someplace other than your computer’s browser. It is also a way for others to share what you have found. Most social bookmarking services allow users to search for bookmarks by keywords or tags. The users that bookmark the same websites increase those websites in their search results which can also help in creating more traffic.
Forum Posting
Spending time in forums can be a great way to learn and converse with others on line, while providing links to your own website. The key to posting in forums is your signature. Include a link to your website in your signature so people who want to follow you or learn more will check out your website. The more forums you post in the more incoming links you create. In some forums they use the rel=”no follow” – so the links may not count, but people can still click on them to visit your website.
Press Releases
Well-written Press Releases are great. They can be picked up by a large base of news and informative websites, then the links will be created as each site posts the article. The exposure is immediate – within a 24 hour period. This is a very cost effective way for announcing any true business changes or introducing new products.
Classified Ads
Selling products or services, place these ads in as many places you can – especially if they are free. Include your website as contact information.
Article Submission
Learn to Write about subjects that you enjoy or know about. Bring your experience and stories into the article adding that personal touch. Articles are what some call link bait. People will link to your articles if it provides information they are searching for or feel is appropriate. The most important feature of the article is your signature – include your website or contact information. If the article gets passed around – people will nomrally include the author’s information.
Blog Comments
Knowing how to comment on blogs is an art form in itself. But the practice can lead to incoming links to your website. It can be added bonus if you follow blogs on a regular basis.
Videos
Make a video and post it on you tube. Create a script, use a video camera or webcam and record a short video. You can edit it and have fun. Then upload it to youtube.com – remember add your website to your profile and in the video.
