I would recommend that folks without broadband also install a firewall. One
can purchase a firewall program together with a virus program or as a
stand-alone. Earthlink subscribers can get a free firewall which works
pretty well.
nburlakoff
-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
Of David Harvey
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 5:15 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: virus alert
I too have been getting a slew of suspect e-mails and also had e-mails from
various servers saying that I had sent an infected e-mail to someone whom I
had
never directly e-mailed.
This is the result of someone who is on Musuem-L who has a computer infected
with the SoBig worm virus.
I am on a Macintosh - so I am safe and only bear the annoynace of this as
opposed to PC users who are very much at risk.
Here is the information on this virus from AOL:
What Is the Sobig worm?
The "Sobig" worm, also known as W32.Sobig.f@mm, is a malicious program
circulating on the Internet. If your computer becomes infected with the
worm, an
unauthorized person can remotely download and run programs on your computer,
stealing confidential information from you, or use your computer to send
spam.
Am I Vulnerable?
Yes, if you use Windows. The worm can infect Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000,
and XP. Macintosh operating systems are unaffected by this worm.
How Can I Help Protect Myself?
1. Be careful. Don't download any e-mail attachments, even from people you
know, with any of the following subject lines:
- Re: Details
- Re: Approved
- Re: Re: My details!
- Re: Thank you!
- Re: That movie
- Re: Wicked screensaver
- Re: Your application
- Thank you
- Your details
The e-mail attachment might have one of the following names:
- your_document.pif
- document_all.pif
- thank_you.pif
- your_details.pif
- document_9446.pif
- application.pif
- wicked_scr.scr
- movie0045.pif
2. Update your anti-virus software with the latest virus definition file
from
your vendor and run a scan of all the files on your hard drive.
What If I am Already Infected?
You can remove this virus manually -- however, we don't recommend that you
do
so. The best way to remove the worm is to update your anti-virus software
and
run a complete scan of the hard drive. If your anti-virus software finds a
virus, follow the vendor's instructions for removing the virus.
What Else Can I Do to Protect Myself?
1. Download and install any security patches for your operating system and
any other programs you have installed on your computer.
2. If you have a broadband connection, install a firewall and don't turn it
off.
_________________________________________
All Best Wishes,
Dave
David Harvey
Artifacts
2930 South Birch Street
Denver, CO 80222 USA
303-300-5257
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