Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 > I think I got a message with a virus from someone on this list serv today. I didn't see it, but this is a nasty virus to get. > you don't even open an attachment to get infected. Yes, this is correct. It hides the code in the e-mail itself. For more info on this virus, including directions for cleaning your system if you think you have this, please visit this page: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/wscript.kakworm.html Thanks for the warning. Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 I apologize if I am repeating myself here, but this is a very good reminder for all of us to update our virus detection software. I would hate to sacrifice this list serv because of the risk to viruses coming from so many different sites. Virus detection software is fairly cheap, and to update the software is quick and painless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 On 20 Sep 2001 06:27:13 EDT Barbara.T.Mellert@... wrote: > Your best bets to avoid viruses are to purchase, install > and run regular updates > of a virus software (Norton antivirus seems to do the > best job of keeping on top > of new viruses) Also, keep your signature subscription up to date. The easiest way to do this is to buy the new version every year. The major companies give you a one year subscription with each version. Some vendors are sneaky about letting you know when your subscription has run out...they don't tell you. So keep it up to date. It's cheap. > and also if you're a Windows user, run > windows update > periodically which applies security patches to your > Windows software - this is > especially important if you use MS Outlook as your email > program. Windows > update is generally available from the Start menu on your > PC. Only on the more modern versions of Windows. Win95 and WinNT don't have this option on the Start menu. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Once there, you will have the choice to update Windows or Office. You need both if you have Office programs installed. There are often Office security patches that are not covered by Windows updates. Be prepared for lots of reboots, but it's worth it. Finally, since we've totally diverged off topic, here's something else to think about. Those with DSL or cable Internet connections should be running some sort of firewall. This can be a software program (less secure) or a hardware device (most secure). This latest virus was targeted right at those with high speed home connections that don't have a firewall, and are running a Microsoft web server. Installing FrontPage installs a web server. An unprotected high speed connection makes a great target for someone looking to make your machine an email relay. A firewall would protect you from this. Anyone with questions regarding any of this can email me offline. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 I don't have your personal e mail to do this off line, so please forgive me everyone. I am wondering when I update Windows, which I have NOT done in 9 months because I didn't know how, do I have to disable my Norton anti virus? I tried updating the other day and then the Norton would not work, so I used my Gateway go back and went back to before I updated. I also did not get any CD ROM with the Norton when I bought the computer. I re subscribed to it when it ran out, though, I still do not have a CD ??? I am sorry, but really, people like me probably have no business using a computer!!! Thanks Debbie Mark's mom Re: Virus On 20 Sep 2001 06:27:13 EDT Barbara.T.Mellert@... wrote: > Your best bets to avoid viruses are to purchase, install > and run regular updates > of a virus software (Norton antivirus seems to do the > best job of keeping on top > of new viruses) Also, keep your signature subscription up to date. The easiest way to do this is to buy the new version every year. The major companies give you a one year subscription with each version. Some vendors are sneaky about letting you know when your subscription has run out...they don't tell you. So keep it up to date. It's cheap. > and also if you're a Windows user, run > windows update > periodically which applies security patches to your > Windows software - this is > especially important if you use MS Outlook as your email > program. Windows > update is generally available from the Start menu on your > PC. Only on the more modern versions of Windows. Win95 and WinNT don't have this option on the Start menu. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Once there, you will have the choice to update Windows or Office. You need both if you have Office programs installed. There are often Office security patches that are not covered by Windows updates. Be prepared for lots of reboots, but it's worth it. Finally, since we've totally diverged off topic, here's something else to think about. Those with DSL or cable Internet connections should be running some sort of firewall. This can be a software program (less secure) or a hardware device (most secure). This latest virus was targeted right at those with high speed home connections that don't have a firewall, and are running a Microsoft web server. Installing FrontPage installs a web server. An unprotected high speed connection makes a great target for someone looking to make your machine an email relay. A firewall would protect you from this. Anyone with questions regarding any of this can email me offline. Chris All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 > Hi, I would like to unsubscribe at this time because of fear of viruses. Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 Thank you & Barbara for that valuable information. And for those who wonder, I do have cable, and a hardware firewall, Norton (updated weekly/daily - depending on the situation) to not only protect myself, but anyone who writes to me. Also know that I don't open attachments unless I know beforehand that they're coming. Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 On Thu, 20 Sep 2001 09:25:46 -0400 " dlarkin " wrote: > I don't have your personal e mail to do this off > line, so please forgive me everyone. Debbie, My personal email address is in every message that I post to the list, dehahn@.... Maybe your email client or the web interface doesn't show you this. I have been meaning to redo my signature file but haven't gotten around to it. > I am wondering when I update Windows, which I have NOT > done in 9 months because I didn't know how, do I have to > disable my Norton anti virus? I tried updating the other > day and then the Norton would not work, so I used my > Gateway go back and went back to before I updated. > > I also did not get any CD ROM with the Norton when I > bought the computer. I re subscribed to it when it ran > out, though, I still do not have a CD ??? I am sorry, but > really, people like me probably have no business using a > computer!!! No problem helping you out. What version of Windows are you running? Run Start-Settings-Control Panel-System. What version of Norton Antivirus are you running? Run Start-Programs-Norton Antivirus-Help-About Norton Antivirus I can't tell you how your Gateway works, but if you don't have the Norton CD, then it was probably preinstalled. You also should have some kind of subscription unless it was a trial version. At any rate, you should run Norton Live Update after connecting to your ISP. Live Update should be configured for Internet. Click Next for the questions it asks. Once Live Update has finished, if you have to reboot, it will tell you. Most of the time you don't. Next start Norton Antivirus and run Help-About like you did before. What is the virus definition date? It should be today or yesterday, which are the latest. If you can't download updates, or if you virus files continue to be old, then your subscripion has run out and you will need to update it. The easiest way to do this is to buy the new version. You can buy it online at www.symantec.com, but it may be cheaper to find it on sale at a store. I've seen it for $14.95 after rebates every now and then. Once that is working, you should perform a full system scan. Start-Programs-Norton Antivirus-Scan Now. Make sure your hard drive is checked, and no floppies, CD-ROMS, or network drives. Run this to completion. Finally, configure email to scan on the fly. How you do this depends on the NAV version. If you need a manual I can get you one. After NAV is fully configured, then I can walk you through Windows/Office Update. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Kay, Also know that some virus's do not require you to open the attachment or even the email in order to infect your computer. My virus protection software has saved me several times. I update weekly. Barb situation) to not only protect myself, but anyone who writes to me. Also know that I don't open attachments unless I know beforehand that they're coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 > My virus protection software has saved me several times. I update weekly. Ditto also. ;-) The latest update for Norton was late in the evening of 9-20-01 so if you haven't updates since then, now is a good time. Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2001 Report Share Posted September 23, 2001 Me too! I noticed that Norton antivirus sent out updates at least twice last week - probably due to the new Nimba virus. I spent the better part of Friday working with a computer that had the FunLove virus. Her computer wouldn't even start up although fortunately there is a patch available from the Symantec website (http://www.sarc.com). She's okay now but we wouldn't have thought that on Friday! Interesting - we've seen a few cases of FunLove on campus (the virus - ha ha) - it's not a new virus guess it's just making the rounds at Dartmouth. I never open enclosures if I don't know the person sending the email or even if it's from someone I know and I'm not expecting the enclosure I'll email them and ask about it before opening. At home I have better protection since I'm on a Mac (although I also have Norton Antivirus running and up to date on my Mac); at work I'm on both. Additionally, our email program is a homegrown Dartmouth program called BlitzMail (if I tell you I'm blitzing you - that's the equivalent of sending you an email). So that helps with some of the mass mailing viruses like sircam and that tend to use Outlook as a vehicle. Barbara --- You wrote: > My virus protection software has saved me several times. I update weekly. Ditto also. ;-) The latest update for Norton was late in the evening of 9-20-01 so if you haven't updates since then, now is a good time. --- end of quote --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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