Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Does an email with - nothing in the body - mean that my anti virus program removed a virus? I've been getting a lot of these. Because so many of our emails are like the one below - does that mean Bill Go_bush had a virus? We haven't heard from him since these started. Are you really updating every day? We use McAfee. Should I? Barb In the last month or so, some messages have come through to , like:Incident Information:-Originator: roke <roke@e...>Recipients: @y..., Bill Gobush@AcushnetGolfSubject: A special funny gameWARNING: The file snoopy.exe you received was infected with the W32/Klez.hMMvirus (DOT) The file attachment was not successfully cleaned so it was quarantined.There have been at least seven incidents. Symantec is getting 3000 submittals a day on this virus. Here's some details:W32.Klez.... A quickly spreading and damaging virus is on the loose. This worm-type virus has many variants including Klez.E, Klez.H, and Klez.I. An independent survey conducted by Panda Software, a leading antivirus software developer, shows that 7.2% of computers on the planet have already been infected by the many variations of this highly damaging worm. The Symantec Security Response team, which works with Norton AntiVirus software, is receiving more than 3,000 submissions per day of W32.Klez and its variants. In comparison, at the peak of the Sircam virus, they received only about 1,500 submissions per day.The following factors are combining to make this virus a fast-spreading aggravation:The subject and the text of e-mail infected with the Klez virus are highly variable, making this virus difficult to recognize.In certain circumstances, the Klez virus is released when the message is viewed in the preview pane of the e-mail program, so a computer can become infected even if the user does not open the infected e-mail attachment.Although the virus can infect a large number of files, this damage is not visible during initial phases of the attack, so many computers are already infected without the knowledge of the computer user.So many new variants are being found that antivirus manufacturers are hard-pressed to keep their protection up to date. The normal live update or weekly updating of antivirus software will not necessarily provide complete protection.To be sure that you are protected, you may want to update your antivirus software on a daily basis, especially before you open your e-mail program. Also, if you use Internet Explorer 5.01 or 5.5, surf over to Microsoft's Web site and download the security patch that will prevent this virus from executing without opening the attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 Does an email with - nothing in the body - mean that my anti virus program removed a virus? I've been getting a lot of these. Because so many of our emails are like the one below - does that mean Bill Go_bush had a virus? We haven't heard from him since these started. Are you really updating every day? We use McAfee. Should I? Barb In the last month or so, some messages have come through to , like:Incident Information:-Originator: roke <roke@e...>Recipients: @y..., Bill Gobush@AcushnetGolfSubject: A special funny gameWARNING: The file snoopy.exe you received was infected with the W32/Klez.hMMvirus (DOT) The file attachment was not successfully cleaned so it was quarantined.There have been at least seven incidents. Symantec is getting 3000 submittals a day on this virus. Here's some details:W32.Klez.... A quickly spreading and damaging virus is on the loose. This worm-type virus has many variants including Klez.E, Klez.H, and Klez.I. An independent survey conducted by Panda Software, a leading antivirus software developer, shows that 7.2% of computers on the planet have already been infected by the many variations of this highly damaging worm. The Symantec Security Response team, which works with Norton AntiVirus software, is receiving more than 3,000 submissions per day of W32.Klez and its variants. In comparison, at the peak of the Sircam virus, they received only about 1,500 submissions per day.The following factors are combining to make this virus a fast-spreading aggravation:The subject and the text of e-mail infected with the Klez virus are highly variable, making this virus difficult to recognize.In certain circumstances, the Klez virus is released when the message is viewed in the preview pane of the e-mail program, so a computer can become infected even if the user does not open the infected e-mail attachment.Although the virus can infect a large number of files, this damage is not visible during initial phases of the attack, so many computers are already infected without the knowledge of the computer user.So many new variants are being found that antivirus manufacturers are hard-pressed to keep their protection up to date. The normal live update or weekly updating of antivirus software will not necessarily provide complete protection.To be sure that you are protected, you may want to update your antivirus software on a daily basis, especially before you open your e-mail program. Also, if you use Internet Explorer 5.01 or 5.5, surf over to Microsoft's Web site and download the security patch that will prevent this virus from executing without opening the attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 I don't know how McAfee works. If I get an infected e-mail, Norton lets me know. I don't update daily, but usually every week or two. I do follow the usual advice, however (don't open it if you don't recognize the "author"). My experience with McAfee has been less than stellar - they were not responsive, even when I was willing to pay for upgrades. That's why I went to Norton. I pay once a year and all the updates are "free". Norton is also what we use at work (about 3000 PCs). The price is not much different. You can't really tell who's got the virus (or at least I can't). Bill Gobush is listed as a member, but not with that e-mail address. Beats me. Arne50 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota -----Original Message-----From: Barb Henshaw Does an email with - nothing in the body - mean that my anti virus program removed a virus? I've been getting a lot of these. Because so many of our emails are like the one below - does that mean Bill Go_bush had a virus? We haven't heard from him since these started. Are you really updating every day? We use McAfee. Should I? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 I don't know how McAfee works. If I get an infected e-mail, Norton lets me know. I don't update daily, but usually every week or two. I do follow the usual advice, however (don't open it if you don't recognize the "author"). My experience with McAfee has been less than stellar - they were not responsive, even when I was willing to pay for upgrades. That's why I went to Norton. I pay once a year and all the updates are "free". Norton is also what we use at work (about 3000 PCs). The price is not much different. You can't really tell who's got the virus (or at least I can't). Bill Gobush is listed as a member, but not with that e-mail address. Beats me. Arne50 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota -----Original Message-----From: Barb Henshaw Does an email with - nothing in the body - mean that my anti virus program removed a virus? I've been getting a lot of these. Because so many of our emails are like the one below - does that mean Bill Go_bush had a virus? We haven't heard from him since these started. Are you really updating every day? We use McAfee. Should I? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Hey Arne.... Did you happen to send me a private email....if you did I think I deleted it....sorry....if you did could you send it again.... I always delete anything I don't recognize ...and as I was deleting I thought...wait...I think that was Arne...darn....but because it was private I didn't expect it.... Luanne Ty's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Thanks Arne, I'll have TJ check into Norton ASAP. Barb In Texas Son Ken (28) UC 91 PSC 99 -----Original Message-----From: A & J Myrabo I don't know how McAfee works. If I get an infected e-mail, Norton lets me know. I don't update daily, but usually every week or two. I do follow the usual advice, however (don't open it if you don't recognize the "author"). My experience with McAfee has been less than stellar - they were not responsive, even when I was willing to pay for upgrades. That's why I went to Norton. I pay once a year and all the updates are "free". Norton is also what we use at work (about 3000 PCs). The price is not much different. You can't really tell who's got the virus (or at least I can't). Bill Gobush is listed as a member, but not with that e-mail address. Beats me. Arne50 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Thanks Arne, I'll have TJ check into Norton ASAP. Barb In Texas Son Ken (28) UC 91 PSC 99 -----Original Message-----From: A & J Myrabo I don't know how McAfee works. If I get an infected e-mail, Norton lets me know. I don't update daily, but usually every week or two. I do follow the usual advice, however (don't open it if you don't recognize the "author"). My experience with McAfee has been less than stellar - they were not responsive, even when I was willing to pay for upgrades. That's why I went to Norton. I pay once a year and all the updates are "free". Norton is also what we use at work (about 3000 PCs). The price is not much different. You can't really tell who's got the virus (or at least I can't). Bill Gobush is listed as a member, but not with that e-mail address. Beats me. Arne50 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Thanks Arne, I'll have TJ check into Norton ASAP. Barb In Texas Son Ken (28) UC 91 PSC 99 -----Original Message-----From: A & J Myrabo I don't know how McAfee works. If I get an infected e-mail, Norton lets me know. I don't update daily, but usually every week or two. I do follow the usual advice, however (don't open it if you don't recognize the "author"). My experience with McAfee has been less than stellar - they were not responsive, even when I was willing to pay for upgrades. That's why I went to Norton. I pay once a year and all the updates are "free". Norton is also what we use at work (about 3000 PCs). The price is not much different. You can't really tell who's got the virus (or at least I can't). Bill Gobush is listed as a member, but not with that e-mail address. Beats me. Arne50 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Just don't anyone buy the Noron 2002 program. It messed up my computer so bad. I went back to Norton 2001, and paid the $9.95 for the year for the live updates. I called Norton and they refunded my money made me sign a thing that I wouldn't use it and told me I could give it to a school or charity. Now why would I want to do that to anybody. Peg __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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