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New virus... again *sigh*

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Extremist, Sep 19, 2001.

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    Extremist, Sep 19, 2001
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    [​IMG] Yeah - I just recieved a company wide notice here about this worm. Apparently infiltrated our network and several cases of infected systems are appearing every minute - yikes!
     
    Lord Moeken, Sep 19, 2001
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    [​IMG] I can't believe this!
    It sounds like someone has made their own personal vendetta against micro$oft, geez, some people need to grow up
     
    Lokken, Sep 19, 2001
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    I'm not clicking on that link. The new virus can be disguised as a .html file, while it is a .exe file. It is even activated if you have the preview option on your mail reading program on.
     
    Silverblade, Sep 19, 2001
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    [​IMG] Just to clarify folks, is this the NIMDA thingie CNN just flashed on the screen? :(
     
    eveningdrive, Sep 19, 2001
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    yes it is, spreading through websites and a lot of other files types. Reading the description, they advice to stay offline till you can update your anti-virus

    Oh, Hi Moeken!!

    :wave: long time no type, hope you come in the chat sometime :)


    [This message has been edited by Lokken (edited September 19, 2001).]
     
    Lokken, Sep 19, 2001
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    Apparently this worm uses known exploits that already have patches for them. So, if you keep your configuration up to date and install the recommended patches when they are distributed by Microsoft, you should have no problems.
     
    Blackthorne TA, Sep 19, 2001
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    * Sigh * I hate hackers, especially the kind of ones you see in hokey sci-fi computer films... ;) I always invision people who create viruses or do illegal things with computers as bleached, spiky haired, nose pierced, pink spandex wearing freaks now... sorry this was so off the subject, just couldn't hold back....
     
    Azirath, Sep 19, 2001
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    Hi Lokken :wave:

    Sorry for the spam, just had to try out the new smiley thingies :roll:
     
    Lord Moeken, Sep 20, 2001
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    Bin Laden is behind this, I am sure of it. :p
     
    Azardu, Sep 20, 2001
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    [​IMG] Azardu:

    Aaaaaw man! You just had to say that... :roll: :grin:
     
    eveningdrive, Sep 20, 2001
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    [​IMG] I hate virus! God damn shit! :mad:
    Last time we had a virus we had to buy a new computer! Argh!
     
    Zaragoth, Sep 20, 2001
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    Dang man. Whatever happened to FDISK?

    EDIT: Woohoo, I'm an Orog!! No more beer belly!

    [This message has been edited by Capstone (edited September 20, 2001).]
     
    Capstone, Sep 20, 2001
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    Just found out that the policy where my father works regarding virii is that if you open such an attachment you risk getting fired. Maybe the world would have less trouble with virii if more companies adopted this policy? :p
     
    Azardu, Sep 21, 2001
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    [​IMG] Definitely. If I were in an executive position I would enforce that rule without mercy. I mean, what kind of moron STILL opens attachments like that after so much publicity these trojans have gotten in the last few years?! And all of them operate on the same principle - get a person dumb enough to open something before looking at it or checking its source. You should treat every e-mail as suspect and trust nothing, not the other way around.

    Sure, accidents do happen, especially in companies where people's work is to check hundreds of mails daily and overlooking something like that can happen. But not where people get a normal amount of mail daily.
     
    Taluntain, Sep 21, 2001
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  16. Zaragoth Guest

    [​IMG] I only open mails sent by friends. It's safest that way...
     
    Zaragoth, Sep 21, 2001
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    Unless your friend is infected. You need to be suspicious of anything you receive, especially with a nice, generic covering note.
     
    Maldir, Sep 21, 2001
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