In order to stay safe, BitDefender recommends that you download, install and update a complete antimalware suite with antivirus, antispam, antiphishing and firewall protection and take extra caution when prompted to open files from unfamiliar locations.

Potential risk scenario

Initially, a prospective victim is lured into visiting a specially crafted web link advertised either via spam messages or as posted on bulletin boards, social networks etc. This webpage contains JavaScript code obfuscated by using the escape function. In order to bypass detection from antivirus products, the script calls a secondary JavaScript that replaces a variable with the unescape string.

The decrypted result is actually the malicious payload which will trigger a heap spray attack and will write the malicious code into the browser’s User Data area, making it persistent. Every time the browser starts, the malicious code is executed without any subsequent intervention (drive-by download), which will result in the automatic download of a file called either notes.exe or svohost.exe (detected by BitDefender as Gen:Trojan.Heur.PT.cqW@aeUw@pbb).

Mitigating the risks

Microsoft has announced that the exploit is already in the wild and that users will be provided with a fix ‘as soon as possible.’ Since Internet Explorer® 8 is not vulnerable to the attack, the next logical step would be to upgrade immediately. However, many custom-made applications in the corporate environment are strongly interconnected with IE 6 or IE 7 and might not work as expected on Internet Explorer 8.

BitDefender is currently detecting the exploit and blocking the malicious code before it is able to inflict any damage to a user’s computer. Moreover, all BitDefender customers have been proactively protected against the infected binaries which the exploit is trying to install on the local machine.

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– Mike Ottewell 12-03-2010

A new survey(1) of over 8,000 British broadband users has revealed that whilst customer satisfaction is improving across a range of areas, the number of consumers who are unhappy with their connection speed has actually increased for the third consecutive year.

Almost a third (30%) of respondents were dissatisfied(2) with their broadband speed in the 2010 survey, a worrying rise from 27% in 2009 and only 16% in 2008. A further 28% indicated they were planning to vote with their feet and change providers because their connection speed wasn’t up to scratch(3) – a big increase from 2009 when only 17% were planning to switch because of dissatisfaction with actual vs advertised connection speeds.

Interestingly, our research showed that of the respondents that subscribed to superfast (24Mb+) packages, three quarters (76%(4)) were happy with their connection speed, a significant improvement over the average. For some consumers, this may make the cost premium of superfast services worth the investment in the longer run. This will come as good news for BT with the launch on their 40Mb Infinity product and Virgin Media’s planned 100Mb rollout.

Michael Phillips, product director, commented:
“The steady increase in speed dissatisfaction is indicative that consumers are taking advantage of access to online content that places more demand on their internet connection but as broadband providers advertise – and consumers subscribe to – ever faster services, their expectations are failing to be met. Service providers need to be careful since our research would show that many customers have had enough and are more willing to express that dissatisfaction by changing suppliers.

“Broadband users unsure of their connection should use a speed tester – www.Broadbandchoices.co.uk/speed-test.asp – and, if their service consistently falls short of expectations, should seriously consider their options including switching to a 24MB+ package.”

Broadbandchoices.co.uk’s top tips for maximising connection speed:

1. Test your speed – If you haven’t already done so, use a speed tester to measure the level at which your broadband connection is currently running. This will allow you to see what difference the following suggestions make to your speed. Find one at www.Broadbandchoices.co.uk/speed-test.asp

2. It’s good to talk – If you are not getting what you expected from your ISP, then give them a call. You may be able to boost your connection speed simply by asking them if there is anything they can do to help / re-grade the line.

3. Reposition your router – The position of your router can have a significant effect on the quality of your wireless connection. Place it in an area where the signal will be affected by as few obstructions and little interference as possible. For example, away from appliances which emit wireless signals (e.g. cordless phones) and avoiding barriers (such as walls and doors) between the router and your computer.

4. Spring clean your cache – Every time you visit a webpage, your browser will store, or ‘cache’ it. All these items stored in your cache do take up space and over time it can get very full. Periodically clearing out your browsers cache will enable it to function more effectively.

5. Upgrade your browser – If you are unhappy with the browsing speed of your connection then you should definitely look at upgrading to a newer web browser. Using the latest browsers can greatly reduce the time it takes to download a web page. Check www.download.com for free downloads of the latest browsers, but should be careful when making any changes to the settings on your computer.

6. Monitor your applications – There are many applications (such as RealPlayer or Windows Updates) that may discreetly start running when you log in to your computer and these may slow your connection down. Set these applications so they don’t run automatically – this should reduce your bandwidth overhead and make a noticeable difference to your connection speed.

7. Disable P2P software – P2P applications often continue to run in the background even when you think you’ve turned them off as they continually upload and download – this will not only slow you down but can also use up your download allowance. To avoid this, check the settings and set the programme to ‘no peer to peer,’ so it won’t run when you are not using it.

8. Loathe thy neighbour – If you have wireless broadband, the first and foremost thing you should do is secure your wireless network. If you are unwittingly sharing your connection with unauthorised users then they will be using up valuable bandwidth. This means that the speed of your connection and download allowance could take a battering, not to mention the security threat this poses.

9. Traffic jams – The time of day at which you go online can greatly affect connection speeds. When lots of people are trying to access the internet at the same time there is increased traffic on the physical phone lines and also each website’s servers. Heaviest traffic is usually in the evenings, so to benefit from the fastest speeds you should try to surf when internet traffic is low, generally in the day time or very late at night. If you have heavy downloading to do, you will get the fastest download speeds during off-peak periods.

10. Switch – After all these measures, if your current package still isn’t giving you the speed you want, it may be time to switch. The speed you will be able to achieve does depend on some factors outside your control – such as your distance from the telephone exchange. Evaluate the time and money needed to improve on your current connection and decide for yourself if it is worth an upgrade. Use our Ofcom accredited broadband comparison calculator at www.Broadbandchoices.co.uk to compare broadband deals and find a more suitable package for you.

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(1) 2010 Broadbandchoices.co.uk Customer Satisfaction Survey. Online survey conducted January 2010. 8,438 respondents.

(2) Dissatisfaction measured as those respondents indicating that they were “fairly dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied” with the speed of their broadband service. 2010: 29.9% (sample 6,341); 2009: 26.8% (sample 9,524); 2008: 16.5% (sample 3,568).

(3) 27.8% of respondents that indicated they were considering switching service provider in the next 6 months stated that it was because they were not happy with the advertised speed vs actual speed they received from their ISP (vs 17.1% in 2009).

(4) 76.5% of respondents with 24Mb broadband or faster indicated that they were “fairly satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the speed of their broadband service vs an average across all speed packages of 54.5%

For further information please contact:
Michael Phillips/Jon Ingram Broadbandchoices.co.uk 020 7400 6234
Gug Kyriacou/Emily Church Polhill Communications 020 7655 0550

About Broadbandchoices.co.uk

Broadbandchoices.co.uk was launched in 2005 and is the UK’s leading Ofcom accredited broadband comparison calculator.

We offer comprehensive and impartial advice on broadband, mobile broadband and bundled packages (broadband with home phone and digital TV) saving our users over £200 when they switch.

The Broadbandchoices.co.uk calculator compares thousands of different combinations of packages and provides results in a clear, intuitive table where users can rank and compare services according to their individual needs.

Users can switch online or by calling our sales team on 0800 232 1279.

Broadbandchoices.co.uk powers over 20 leading comparison services including Confused.com, Comparethemarket.com and GoCompare.com.

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– Stephane Bottine 11-03-2010

The art of DJing is now in the digital age, and the next generation of DJ mixers needs to keep pace with the CDJ revolution. Pioneer’s DJM-2000 truly does that.

The brand new DJM-2000 is Pioneer’s most powerful performance mixer and is the perfect match for the new industry-standard CDJ-2000 digital decks.

With an innovative touch screen and arsenal of remixing FX, the DJM-2000 forms the ultimate club mixer. No less than six individual effects processors lay the foundation for hundreds of music manipulation combinations, so a DJ can always create their own unique sound.

The new DJM-2000 takes advanced features – thought only possible in software – and reinvents them in the physical world. Its intuitive layout will feel natural to existing Pioneer DJM users allowing creativity to flow whilst keeping its technical complexity under the skin.

The top of the range new mixer has been developed with the help of a number of international DJs. James Zabiela, Roger Sanchez, Eddie Halliwell, Tom Middleton, the Swedish House Mafia, Paul Woolford, John ‘00’ Fleming and Radio 1’s hard dance darling Kutski have all tested out the DJM-2000 at various stages of development – giving it the ultimate stamp of approval.

The DJM-2000 mixer, in conjunction with the CDJ-2000, offers a new performance orientated platform for the increasingly futuristic artform as the next ten years unfold.

Taking the best DNA from our other top end mixers and with other major enhancements, the DJM-2000 represents a new approach to mixing never seen before. It has effectively built in the technology of the EFX-1000, removing the need for an external effects unit along with touch screen technology from the SVM-1000.

“The DJM-2000 integrates seamlessly with the new CDJ-2000 / CDJ-900 and takes the pleasure and power of creative mixing up to new levels with less stress and better sound compared with previous offerings” – comments Jason Pook, Product Development Manager, Pioneer Europe.

The DJM-2000 is the world’s most complete and creative DJ mixer. It’s the essential mixer to get the most from the new CDJ-2000, and offers amazing new creative possibilities.

The ProDJ Link function makes it easy to switch over from one DJ to the next. By connecting up to 4 CDJ-2000s / CDJ-900s via LAN cable into the mixer and two laptops running rekordbox via USB In, the DJs can share music libraries across all decks.

The DJM-2000 also excels with its functionality. While inheriting the basic layout of their club standard DJM series, Pioneer have come up with a larger interface positioned perfectly in the middle of the mixer. The very first 5.8” large LCD multi-touch panel allows the DJ to use touch panel effects whilst checking them visually. It also comes with beat effect and INST FX functions, which means the DJ can alter the sound spontaneously without having to connect to multiple devices – allowing for a more flexible and unique performance.

Another highlight of the INST effects is that they are available individually on each of the four channels. They offer more accurate control of filters, and the Hi Mid and Low EQ on each channel can be switched to make them Isolators – giving the DJ more choice.

The CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900’s HID control of DJ software allows virtual decks to be manipulated without time-code vinyl, and now the DJM-2000 further simplifies connectivity directly to your Mac or PC by having a soundcard built in.

‘The DJM-2000 really is the final component of the ultimate professional DJ booth setup, complimenting the CDJ-2000 just perfectly. With the ProDJ link, touch screen and components such as Inst FX, the artform of DJing has been reinvigorated”, commented Mark Grotefeld, Head of Marketing, Pioneer Europe.

Just as clubs and professional DJs are upgrading to CDJ-2000s, the new DJM-2000 completes the setup, offering a new reliable platform for creative DJ mixing at the highest level.

MAIN FEATURES:

Interface layout allows more originality in arranging music
Pioneer has laid out the interface in the centre of the mixer to give intuitive performance. DJs can add arrangements to music by not just rotary control, but via Tap and the new Trace method within the three Effect sections. Plus, the three Effect sections can be used in combination, giving the DJ all the more scope for original arrangements.

5.8 inch Full-Colour, Multi-touch Display
Pioneer’s industry first* 5.8-inch large LCD multi-touch panel display means the DJ can see and hear the result of effects, while easily and intuitively operating the mixer like no other before.

Three Performance Modes
Pioneer have added three kinds of performance modes: the FREQUENCY MIX enables a more precise music mix, the SIDECHAIN REMIX has seven kinds of dynamic effects, and the four types of MIDI mode allow the DJ to use a computer – making every DJing scenario possible. The unique new EQ cross fader takes frequency mixing to a whole new level.

Evolved BEAT EFFECTS manipulate every frequency and alter sound to the beat
The new DJM-2000 is also equipped with an evolved BEAT EFFECT, a highly acclaimed function of the DJM series. EFFECT FREQUENCY allows the DJ to control the level of effects to add to each frequency band, so an echo can be added just to the vocals, or the hi-hat rhythm can be doubled, providing flexibility to perform like never before. Physical buttons have also been added for selecting effects and beats, making it possible to jump between different measures instantly.

6 INST FX on every channel with rotary control
The DJM-2000 also boasts six kinds of effects (NOISE, HPF, LPF, JET, ZIP & CRUSH), with an HP and LP FILTER knob for each channel. The PARAMETER knob allows for fine-tuning of each effect. Innovative effects such as NOISE (a white noise generator) when combined with new beat effects such as GATE, Slip Roll or Multi-Tap instantly unveil powerful remixing possibilities.

Connect 4 CDJ-900/2000 and 2 rekordbox laptops via ProDJ Link
Pioneer DJ players (CDJ-2000 & CDJ-900) that are compatible with ProDJ LINK and a computer with rekordbox installed can be connected to the mixer via a LAN cable which enables music to be shared across all 4 players from a single source.

Storage
The music files and control data saved on an SD card*2 or USB storage device can be shared and played on up to four CDJ-2000 or CDJ-900 players via this mixer.

rekordbox LINK
The music files and control data of rekordbox can be read and played on CDJ-2000 or CDJ-900 players via this mixer.

Live Sampler
Sound input from MIC or sound output from the MASTER*4 can be recorded to this mixer and played on a CDJ-2000 or CDJ-900. Words recorded from the MIC can be immediately used for scratching or for other new performances on the linked CDJ’s.

Link Monitor
The music files in rekordbox can be monitored on headphones. This allows the DJ to check the song before playing it on a player, thus making it a smooth-flow for selecting and playing a song.

Status Information
The status of each connected channel (On-air *5status, channel number, etc.) is sent to the connected CDJ-2000 or CDJ-900. The colour of the JOG wheel light changes for the current on-air*5 channel, allowing the current status to be checked at a glance during DJ play.

Internal USB Audio/Midi Interface
The mixer is equipped with a USB Audio Interface, which allows the audio signal of music playing on a computer to be inputted to the DJM-2000 via a USB connection with the computer*6. This makes it possible to use a computer, even without an external sound card.
From one computer up to a maximum of four sources of audio signal can be assigned to each channel. It is also possible to output the master output to the computer. This makes it extremely convenient to record the mixed audio.

High-quality Sound Design Achieves Ideal Club Sound
The DJM-2000 uses a balanced output amp and its completely discrete structure allows the sound quality in each bandwidth to be adjusted. Pioneer pursued the ideal club sound by painstakingly creating a sound down to the very details of how sound resonates. By using a high fidelity, balanced hybrid op-amp and a perfectly balanced output circuit in the analogue processing, they achieved a reduction in noise with a dynamic range of 107dB with 0.004%THD, providing a clear, powerful sound.

Isolator EQ on every channel
Equipped with a switching 3-band EQ and 3-band Isolator on each channel the EQ provides control of +6dB to -26dB & the Isolator gives +6dB to -?dB.

Other Features
- A digital IN on each channel permits input of an audio signal with no deterioration in sound quality.

- Connection with a CDJ-900/CDJ-2000 with ProDJ Link or Control Cable will allow the player to start playing music by switching faders (“Fader Start Play”).

- A Talkover function lowers the volume of the music when there is input from the Mic.

- All channels are equipped with a Peak Level Meter for checking the input levels at a glance of the sources being input to each channel.

- Pioneer’s Crossfader Assign function allows the flexible assignment of the input on each channel to the crossfader.

- A Fader Curve Adjust function allows changes to crossfader and channel fader curves.

?Convenient for club or studio as it is 19-inch rack mount ready (Meets EIA standards).

*1As a DJ mixer. According to Pioneer research, as of March 10, 2010.
*2 SD cards are only compatible with the CDJ-2000.
*3 Only when connected via LAN to a computer with rekordbox installed.
*4 Final sound from mixing.
*5 The CDJ outer jog wheel turns red. Only the CDJ-2000 can indicate on-air status.
*6 Compatible with Windows or Mac. When using Windows, 3 sources or more can be assigned only when using ASIO compliant software.
*7 Device driver CD-ROM is included in the package. The USB audio interface.
function can be used after this software is installed on the computer.
*8 Only works with CDJ-2000 or CDJ-900.
*9 Mounting hardware is not included and can be obtained separately.

TECH SPEC:-
-NO. OF CHANNELS
AUDO 4-CHANNELS, MIC, 1-CHANNEL

- INPUT TERMINALS
CD/LINE×6?RCA)
PHONO ×2?RCA?
DIGITAL IN×4?COAXIAL?
MIC X 1 ON TOP, XLR & ¼ INCH GENERAL – PURPOSE PHONEx1

- OUTPUT TERMINALS
MASTER OUT×2?RCA×1,XLR×1?
BOOTH OUT×1?¼ INCH PHONE?
HEADPHONE MONITOR OUT×1?ON TOP, ¼ INC PHONE)
REC OUT×1?RCA?
DIGITAL OUT×1?COAXIAL?

- OTHER TERMINALS
SEND×1?1/4 INCH PHONE?
RETURN×1?1/4 INCH PHONE?
MIDI OUT×1?5P DIN?
CONTROL×2??3.5 MINI JACK?
USB B PORT x 1
LINK TERMINAL x 6

- SAMPLING RATE
96 KHZ

- D/A CONVERTER
32 BIT

- A/D CONVERTER
24 BIT

- FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE
20 HZ ?20 KHZ

- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.004% OR LESS

- SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO
107 DB ?LINE?

- HEADROOM
19 DB

- POWER SOURCE
220-240V ?50/60 HZ ?

- WEIGHT
8.5 KG

The DJM-2000 will be on show for the first time at the MixMove Show in Paris (www.discom-expo.com/) on 14th March and at Musikmesse, Frankfurt on 24th March.

The DJM-2000 is available from June 2010. The suggested retail price is €1999 Inc, VAT. Details of Pioneer’s distribution network can be found at www.pioneerprodj.eu. Press images and 3D spins can be downloaded from www.prosvlink.net with password prodj321

About Pioneer Europe
Pioneer Europe NV is the regional European headquarters of the Pioneer Corporation, a global leader in electronics and audio/video products for the home, car, commerce and industry, particularly in the following core multimedia technologies – digital versatile disc (DVD), in-car navigation and AV systems. Its shares are traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

For all media enquiries on the DJM-2000 and other Pioneer DJ products, please contact Roo Farndon @ Rood Media

E: roo@roodmedia.com T: +44 (0) 7973 366 301 – Ruchie Farndon 10-03-2010