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Important Security Alerts

Threat LevelTypeDescriptionDate

Top Phishing Scams

Threat LevelMail FromSubjectDate
N/A Comcast Spoofed Phishing Site 11/21/2009
From: custo... Comcast Spoofed Phishing Email 11/19/2009
"Comcast.ne... Comcast Spoofed Phishing Email 11/18/2009
CustomerCar... E-mail Account Notification 11/16/2009
"Comcast Su... Maintenance Notice 11/6/2009
info@wes.it Dear User 10/29/2009
Adam.Spellm... Confirm Your Webmail Identities(HelpDesk) 10/26/2009
dmca@comcas... Notice of Action under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with abusereport.zip attached 10/23/2009
infoupgrade... Warning!!! [Update account to avoid service suspension] 10/20/2009
services@co... Update Your Login Credentials 10/19/2009
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Operating Systems & Application Threats

Threat LevelVulnerability NameDate
Virus Alert: Microsoft Windows SMB_PACKET Remote Kernel Denial-of-Service Vulnerability 11/13/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-063) Vulnerability in Web Service on Devices Could Allow Remote Code Execution (973565) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-064) Vulnerability in License Logging Server Could Allow Remote Code Execution (974783) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-065) Win32k EOT Parsing Vulnerability (969947) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-065) Win32k Insufficient Data Validation Vulnerability (969947) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-065) Win32k NULL Pointer Dereferencing Vulnerability (969947) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-066) Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Denial of Service (973309) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-067) Excel Cache Memory Corruption Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-067) Excel Document Parsing Heap Overflow Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-067) Excel Document Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-067) Excel Featheader Record Memory Corruption Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-067) Excel Field Sanitization Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-067) Excel Formula Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-067) Excel Index Parsing Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: (MS09-068) Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word Allows Remote Code Execution (976307) 11/10/2009
Virus Alert: MS09-067) Excel SxView Memory Corruption Vulnerability (972652) 11/10/2009

Comcast Threat Levels

Critical—There are currently multiple serious security issues that may threaten Comcast Customers. There may be a high prevalence of phishing or virus activity, or a specific issue that is particularly widespread and/or dangerous. Customers are advised to make sure all security software is up-to-date, exercise extreme caution on the Internet, and check the Security Channel often for updates and any specific actions that should be taken.

High—The general level of security threat is currently elevated. There may be a new operating system vulnerability or a new form of spyware circulating on the Internet. Customers are encouraged to ensure all security software is up-to-date, check the Security Channel for any specific actions that should be taken, and maintain a high level of vigilance when using the Internet.

Medium—The general level of security threat is currently at a normal level. Threats exist, but none have been determined to have dire consequences. Customers with updated security software should be fully protected, but are encouraged to remain vigilant as always for suspicious activity.

Low—The general level of security threat is currently lower than normal. The overall quantity and/or consequences of security issues are low, but threats do still exist. Customers should make sure security software is up-to-date and check the Security Channel for updated threat levels.