[Hallicrafters] VERY dangerous Computer virus ALERT

[Bob Macklin]

IE is the way it is because that's they way the JERKS in Redmond want it!

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Kent (Seattle), Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"



----- Original Message ----- 
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] VERY dangerous Computer virus ALERT


> 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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