Worms

[Chuck G.]

I was just notified by some one on my email list that my computer sent them a worm twice. I wish I could find out where it came from.(My other computer I think was involved) So I could stick a hook in the worm! that started it !!:mad: :wtf: :confused: :bash: :rant:

[Venom460]

How funny is it that the pro fisherman in the group gets the worm. Let me know if you catch anything with it.

All funny stuff aside, Im sorry to hear about the worm. It appears that its going around. Ive received a number of mysterious emails from others in this circle. As of yet I seem to be clean. I posted a message with some info about the virus and some help on getting rid of it. If you have any problems please feel free to buzz me. Ill do what ever I can to help.

Clay
843-222-0007

[DaveSVT03]

I get them all the time (from people I work with), but with Netscape mail they don't do anything. If it makes you feel better, none of the e-mail I got from you had any problems.


PS - still working on the business cards! hope to have them done this week. The guy doing them is doing it as a favor, so I can't be a pest. :D

[Chuck G.]

Thanks!

[Greg@SVTOA]

Keep in mind that many virus files can envelope or spoof e-mail addresses to make it appear as if someone has sent you an e-mail when they have not sent you one. You can view the properties/source of an email and oftentime you can tell that it was sent by a different source then the supposed sender.

You also should make sure your O/S has all the latest security patches as well as your browser and e-mail client. If you use Norton or McAfee anti-virus or PC Cillin or whatever, you must make sure your definition files are always current and up-to-date.

You may wish to also disable attachments.

[Ken 01-Cobra]

These came from Chuck as I traced the headers on them vs. just looking at the return address. (which wasn't Chuck)

Also, just because they "don't do anything" on your computer does not mean that they won't do anything on anothers computer. You really should run an anti-virus software package and be vigilant in keeping the virus definitions up to date! If you are running a cable or DSL modem, you should also be running a personal firewall such as Zone Alarm, which is free! These are MINIMUM configurations today guys!

[Chuck G.]

My windows 98 went allthe way down and had to be restore and all software that didn't come on it had to be reinstalled.It had macafee. I now have Norton and have not hooked into internet yet with that one but I still get unsolicited email from someone called tarreel@aol.com (many times) Thanks I'm just a shoeman.

[Ken 01-Cobra]

Sorry to hear it took your whole system down Chuck! Norton should protect you as long as you check for virus definition file updates often. Also, if you connect to the internet via cable or DSL, get and use a personal firewall. I recommend ZoneAlarm, which you can download for free at http://www.zonelabs.com/store/application?namespace=zls_main&origin=global.jsp&event=link.skuList&&zl_catalog_view_id=201