Windows users *READ THIS*

[bluecell]

If you haven't already done so, I strongly urge you to run Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) ASAP. As many of you already know, Microsoft software isn't the most secure, which means being up to date with the latest patches is very neccessary.

The W32.Blaster.Worm (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.asp) won't cause irreparable damage to your system, but it will definitely give you a headache. The biggest problem now is that it's propagating very fast and there are other mutations of the virus out there.

If you believe that you've already been infected, Symantec has developed the W32.Blaster.Worm Remover Tool (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html). The virus has apparently caused a huge slowdown on Microsoft's Windows Update site, so you might not be able to get the patch right away. After you've used the Remover Tool, it's a good idea not to do anything else online until you're able to run Windows Update. You'll be doing the world a favor.

Best
_bc

[bluecell]

*How to remove W32.Blaster.Worm manually*

To remove W32.Blaster.Worm manually on Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/2000/XP:

:: Ensure you have installed Microsoft patch MS03-026 and implemented as many of the steps mentioned above as is feasible.
:: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
:: In Windows NT/2000/XP click Task Manager and select the Processes tab
:: Look for a process named msblast.exe in the list
:: Click the process to highlight it
:: Click the 'End Process' (in Windows 95/98/Me 'End Task') button
:: Close Task Manager.

Search for the file msblast.exe in the Windows system folder (usually a subfolder of Windows or WINNT) and delete it.

In Windows NT/2000/XP you will also need to edit the following registry entry. The removal of this entry is optional in Windows 95/98/Me.

:: At the taskbar, click Start|Run. Type 'Regedit' and press Return. The registry editor opens.
:: Before you edit the registry, you should make a backup. If in doubt, contact your network administrator. Incorrect editing of the Windows Registry can cause system failure.
:: Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE entry: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run in the righthand pane select windows auto update = msblast.exe and delete it if it exists.
:: Close the registry editor.

You should reboot your computer and repeat the above process to ensure all traces of the worm have been removed from your system.

[SOS]

That shows the importance of updating Windows when you are connected to the internet as anyone who is reading this is. :D


I use a pretty good firewall which helps out as well.

[fcuknu]

Originally posted by SOS
when you are connected to the internet
The internet was soooo 1999

[bluecell]

Wait... didn't I already post something about this?

[SOS]

Originally posted by fcuknu
The internet was soooo 1999

Yeah, now it is WI-FI. :pp:

[RandomNY]

The gov't couldn't figure out why their computers were slow.

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=34054

Also read the CLINTONITE head of the IT dept and her fake qualifications. She faked getting a Bacheolers, Master's and her PHD degrees. What a big suprise someone hired by Clinton not telling the truth. That article is funny.

It's at the end of the article above.

[drunkturkey]

Windows users - check this article, then update your system (AGAIN!). Another flaw was found by Microsoft, and it's only a matter of time before some script kiddy decides to exploit it.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=582&ncid=582&e=2&u=/nm/20030910/wr_nm/tech_microsoft_security_dc

[gasbuddah]

are you shitting me!!!! microsoft releases their products with flaws??? that's crazy!:loll2: