Before we all begin winding down this week and getting out to see our families and friends, I would like to share one warning we have already seen posted about digital picture frames.

http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=5536

If you have this model, please follow the instructions posted. Other models like this, or any attachedmedia may also have a hidden present for you. In the event you do receieve a gift that may be infected, please have your antivirus up to date before hooking it up, and pay close attention to any warnings that pop up on your screen. These infections can be a bit nasty, I remember a couple from last year that were extremely hard to rip out.

Chances are you will be safe, but just be cautions. Anything that can connect to your computer via USB or Firewire should be scanned first and foremost before you begin anything, and a good on access scanner should pick up on any .exe or .dll that is suspect. As always, checking the site of the manfacturer first before hooking it up should help, they are also there for support.

David Feligno

Network Security Group, Inc