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Sunshine

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0 posted 2004-01-28 05:46 AM

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.novarg.a@mm.html

Symantec has released information on W32.Novarg.A@mm. I know some of you have it because you

keep trying to send it to me. [And if I'm sending it to you, oops, sorry, and I'm currently trying to repair my own computer.]

If you follow the above link, you will be able to download a repair.

Thanks all.

[Whew! My machine doesn't have bugs.]

Michelle_loves_Mike

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since 2003-12-20

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1 posted 2004-01-28 09:51 AM

Thank you for the heads up,,,,,I think this answers some questions I've been asking my computer lately,,ie,,where the heck did you get that? silly thing never answered tho
Michelle

I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike

Ron

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2 posted 2004-01-28 12:45 PM

The MyDoom virus, like most in the past few years, has the ability spoof the "From" address when it sends itself across the wires. Ergo, without some serious IP investigation, there's really no way to know who sent you the virus-contaminated email. Indeed, you can almost bet it did NOT come from the person in the From line. Everyone else is still suspect.

The good news about MyDoom is that it will self-destruct on Feb 12, automatically disabling itself. I guess that's a bit like knowing that the big bruiser beating you over the head will eventually get tired and stop?

Sunshine

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3 posted 2004-01-28 01:29 PM

Wicked little critter.

Glad I didn't put up the names of those from whom it SAID it was coming!

Sunshine

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4 posted 2004-01-28 01:55 PM

http://www.thehawaiichannel.com/technology/2799920/detail.html

Interesting reading.

Denise

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5 posted 2004-01-28 08:09 PM

Okay, thanks, Karilea, but is there another place that I can go to scan my system? I didn't understand a thing at this one, and nothing happened when I clicked on the tool link?

I do have McAfee but haven't updated in quite awhile due to the cost. Does anyone know if there is a free way to scan and clean out this worm in case I have it?

Alicat
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since 1999-05-23

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6 posted 2004-01-28 08:41 PM

Both trendmicro and symantec have free online scanners. I personally prefer trendmicro, the makers of PC-cillan.

Denise

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7 posted 2004-01-28 09:11 PM

Do you have a link for it Ali and do you think I will be able to understand the instructions? I'm not what you would call a 'systems tech'!

Alicat
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8 posted 2004-01-28 09:25 PM

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ for trendmicro and http://securityresponse.symantec.com/ for symantec's. With symantec, head to the bottom of the page, where you will see Virus Definitions. There's a link there for the free online scan. To the right of Virus Definitions is a section for removal tools.

Hope those help.

Denise

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9 posted 2004-01-28 10:03 PM

Thanks Ali! I'll give it a try!

Denise

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10 posted 2004-01-29 12:15 PM

I wasn't sick!

Sunshine

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11 posted 2004-01-29 08:34 AM

WHEW!

garysgirl

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12 posted 2004-01-29 03:06 PM

I wasn't sick, either!!

Sunshine, I hope that it didn't disguise in me??

Enchantress
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13 posted 2004-01-29 07:35 PM

My sister/Nightshade has it..the virus or a worm...she isn't sure.
Could also be her hard drive.
But, says to let you all know she will be off for a bit
until it's repaired or her computer replaced.
he called to let me know this afternoon and wanted me to pass the info on to you all so you wouldn't think she has gone missing.

SmartChick
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14 posted 2004-01-29 08:20 PM

How can I find out if I have this virus? I have the Norton Antivirus on my computer. I don't know much about these things.

garysgirl

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15 posted 2004-01-29 11:43 PM

Sue, I have the Norton Antivirus, too. If you have the "LiveUpdate" fixed to check in with Symantec, it will keep your program updated. Then you need to schedule the program to scan your computer regularly. Mine scans on Friday mornings early AM. Then when I hear of a bug or virus, I scan it again. I did in the early morning today.

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