[Ham-Computers] Fix For Latest Virus Problem

[Paul]

Once again, I'm reminded of just how great linux is.

Paul M.

On Wed, 2003-08-13 at 05:07, Duane Fischer, W8DBF wrote:
> 		
> >From my ISP: 	
> 	
> W32.Blaster.Worm is a worm that exploits the DCOM RPC vulnerability (described
> in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-026) using TCP port 135. This worm attempts
> to download and run the Msblast.exe file.  Windows 95, 98, and ME are not
> affected by this new worm.
>  
> If you feel you are infected or want to ensure that you are not infected by the
> MsBlatster worm, please download this file from Symantec.
>     http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixBlast.exe
>  
> Here is the patch from Microsoft that needs to be installed to prevent this
> exploit.
>   Windows 2000
>     
> http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C8B8A846-F541-4C15-8C9F-2203
> 54449117&displaylang=en
>   Windows XP
>     
> http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2354406C-C5B6-44AC-9532-3DE4
> 0F69C074&displaylang=en
>  
> It is very  important to keep your computer up to date to prevent issues like
> this from happening.  Please go to Microsoft's Windows Update center at least
> once a week to make sure you have all the updates for your computer.  Once you
> get to this page just click on "Scan for updates" and then follow the simple
> instructions.
>     http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>  
> Also, make sure that every computer that connects to the Internet has anti-virus
> software installed and updated.  New viruses come out every day of the week.
>  
> Team USOL
> 
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