[Hallicrafters] VERY dangerous Computer virus ALERT

[jeff]

Mike Everette wrote:
> This virus made it through one of the tightest law
> enforcement/government security firewalls in existence.

with all due respect, it can't be that tight if it uses IE.



> If you see a "block" pop up with "Microsoft Internet Explorer" in the
> blue header bar (complete with IE logo), with the message
> (paraphrased) "Microsoft Internet Explorer has detected a threat of
> possible spyware"

This is the latest spyware nonsense.  IE has dug its own grave.
You're in good company though - many have been caught by this.

In almost every case it is the fault of the operator.  These exploits
have one thing in common: they have to be executed by the person at the
keyboard.  We have to remain vigilant but unfortunately people don't
want to take the time.  The process is called social engineering.

We have a saying at work: don't click on ANYTHING.
We have been aided greatly by using Firefox as our primary browser.



> WARNING -- It might not let you "X" it out.  If you see it, hit
> "CNTRL-ALT-DELETE" and SHUT DOWN.
> 
> According to our tech support team, it's possible that, once this
> virus pops up, your system might not respond to "CNTL-ALT-DELETE."

There are a number of programs that can help here.  One the comes to
mind is Process Explorer.


Crank your security settings through the roof.  Dump IE.  Don't click on
anything.  Don't open any email whose origin you can't verify.  Turn off
the preview pane in your mail reader.

I have a guide to safer computing here:

ThermionicEmissions - the blog
http://www.lockergnome.com/leftystrat

It's up top in the black background.


Safe computing!


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