I am sure most of you by now know there is a LKM (Loadable Kernel Module) exploit that is nasty and hard as heck to clean.

Read this thread at Webhosting Talk. Make sure you read it through as there is a users there that has investigated several boxes.

The original story first broke a week or so ago at TheRegister and then again a couple days ago at TheChannelRegister.

Now it seems this problem is not easily fixable yet it is very easy for your server to be infected if you are targeted.

Here is where Windows comes into this. The injected javascript looks for exploit, some already patched and one that is new. If you run any of the vulnerable software on your home computer you could be exploited and not even know it.
The vulnerable lie in these components and software

MSIE ADODB

VML

MSIE WebViewFolderIcon

MSIE RealPlayer

QuickTime

AOL Superbuddy

The first 4 are directly related to IE and were patched a while ago. Although patched some people don’t keep up so they’ll get infected.
I’m not familiar with AOL SuperBuddy so I don’t know if it is patched.

The QuickTime exploit is new as of Jan. 10TH and the alert was revised today, Jan 18TH. and affects the QuickTime Updater as well as Qucktime.

In conclusion if you have a server check the sites on it for inclusion of random javascript. Read the article or thread at WHT so you’ll know what to look for. If you’re on a shared host make sure your site isn’t serving the js.

For people using IE, I’m not sure if Firefox will make you vulnerable and from what I’ve read no one knows, make sure you either shutoff javascript or make sure all exploits are fixed. Uninstall Quicktime and QuickTime Updater. If you have it installed and make sure QuickTime is patched with the patched with the newest versions.

I hope no one that reads this is exploited.

Your next important step is finding the Web Host for your site, The Right One..

A web host is a service provider that places your web site on a computer that is connected to Internet. This then gives people who surf Internet a way to access your website.

Finding the best host for your company’s Web site is one of the most important steps when taking your business online. Not only will your host be responsible for placing your company’s site on the Internet; it will also be responsible for keeping it there and being available to potential customers.

Now, let us take a look at the steps to be followed when choosing the right web host:

1. Create an online plan for your site. What you are going to sell, number of items, methods of payment and the features of your site. Then determine the possibilities for your site’s expansion over the next six months, the next year and the next five years. Look into these factors before short-listing your probable host.

Disk Space/Storage refers to the amount of space given by a web-hosting plan for your web site’s pages, images, and any additional files. Take this into consideration when determining the total number of files you will be using for your website and their sizes. If you are planning on creating a website with a lot of video or audio files, you will need a lot of disk space. Check whether your host can meet this requirement.

Programming Languages such as ASP, PHP, Perl/CGI, JSP and ColdFusion are used to create a lot of popular scripts (software) to help your website function. Make sure your web host supports the language used by you. Also, if you are planning on selling services or products from your website, make sure the web hosting plan you choose offers some type of ecommerce solution.

2. Now that you have checked out all your requirements, pick your top five responses. Surprisingly, many of the hosts you submit a request for a proposal to won’t respond by your set deadline. Ignore them and look at the responses you receive and pick the five best.

3. Ask for references. Take your short list of hosts and ask them for the names of some of their clients — then pick up the phone and see what the host’s clients have to say. Be sure to inquire how good the host is at making the site available online.

4. Test their customer service. Pick up the phone and call customer support at 2 a.m. Drop customer support an e-mail to see how fast they respond to you. Do what it takes to feel comfortable with your service provider before you enter into any type of business relationship.

Choosing the right Web host is easier if you approach it the way you would approach any other major purchase for your business. It can mean the difference between success and failure for your online venture.

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