Re: W32.Blaster.Worm

From: Droo (03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net)
Date: Tue Aug 12 2003 - 16:57:25 EDT


On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 13:44:49 -0500, VRMan <pbatson68@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Yeah. It isn't an attachment. If you got it, that means it sent itself to
> your computer thru the flaw in Micro$oft windows XP or 2000. Once it's
> in,
> it downloads a program to your computer and then starts scanning for
> another
> computer to infect.
>
> Luckily, it isn't destructive. Supposedly it will start a Denial of
> Service
> attack on Microsoft on a certain date.
>
> If you have a firewall up, no problem. If you keep your XP/2K updated, no
> problem ( i check for updates weekly here at work). If not, update your
> virus program (i do ours here daily) and it'll find it.
>
> BTW, I got it on my home computer last night also. (I have a firewall on
> my
> laptop, so no problem there.) Looks like I need to practice at home what
> I
> do at work!! DOH! :)
>

Everytime I go to windows update, it says there are none avail. Been like
that for a long time. I run win2k server. So Norton doesn't run on it. I do
have a firewall, but is there any other way I can tell if I'm infected?

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