Virus scan

[Norm reynolds]

Just a reminder UPDATE YOUR VIRUS SCAN there is a new one that running like wild fire in the last five mins seven of then tryed to get in my p/c but bettewn Nortons and AVG virus scans they were blocked http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Its getting to the point that I update every day and run ad-aware just to keep my p/c save

[Mr. T]

This virus (worm) just tried to get into my computer system, but Norton stopped it! Anybody else get this worm yet, it includes a couple attachments.

WORM_MIMAIL.R

[Belair62]

How does it present itself in your mailbox ??? any signs to look for ?

[JChlupsa]

Received this from out Computer folks here at Hickam
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<font color="red">The worm arrives via SMTP email with a random subject line and message body of

"The message cannot be represented in 7-bit ASCII encoding and has been sent

as a binary attachment". The attachment will have a file extension of .exe, .pif,

.scr,or .zip
</font>

[Mr. T]

When I went into my inbox, under Sender, it said (Mail Delivery Subsystem) Under the Subject, it said (Returned mail: see transcript for details) I thought this was an e-mail I sent out earlier this morning and was returned for some reason. I opened it up and it showed this under each plain text attachment.

------------------ Virus Warning Message (on the network)

message.pif is removed from here because it contains a virus.

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------------------ Virus Warning Message (on the network)

Found virus WORM_MIMAIL.R in file message.pif
The file is deleted.

[jg95z28]

I've received emails with 32k attachements and the subject varies from HI to HELLO to UPDATE. Be careful. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Norm reynolds]

Man this is a major one Nortons is calling it a level four virus
We are having an ice storm here so I have a 4x4 and drove my wife to work I just left about 3. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif30 pm to pick her up It is now 4.20 pm I get back and there are 20 of this virus being blocked by Nortons its coming in as W32-novara amm .txt or w32 novara .zip thank god for my anti- virus blocked them all

[mhassett]

Norm, Know of any good programs to keep out the SPAM and X-Rated stuff that is sent about 20 times a day?? I have McAffee but not helping, they still get thru.
Thanks, Mark

[Belair62]

You need to get Spybot and get rid of the Spyware that is on your computer....it stopped almost all the goofy crap and speeds up the computer

[JoeG]

A friend of mine is cleaning up my computer and he is using a Norton System ---it Really got tagged heavy with VIRUS.

[Chevy454]

As I've said before, have your friend do a free online scan. I have a couple licensed virus programs on our computers, but do the free online scans as well, as they've found stuff that Norton/McAffee have missed. CLICK HERE (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Board=UBB9&amp;Number=49005&amp;Forum=Al l_Forums&amp;Words=%2Bonline%20%2Bvirus&amp;Searchpage=0&amp;L imit=25&amp;Main=49005&amp;Search=true&amp;where=bodysub&amp;Name= &amp;daterange=0&amp;newerval=&amp;newertype=&amp;olderval=&amp;oldert ype=&amp;bodyprev=#Post49005)

[JoeG]

Thanks---Computer is all cleaned up now, just have to pick it up---I'll also look into those virus scans you posted.--JoeG http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Fhakya]

Once again guys...from a true 'puter geek standpoint:
If you don't know the sender, DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT..PERIOD!

If you do know the sender, still be leery but consider their past history. Most people don't send files that are ".exe" or ".vbs" etc.. If someone typically sends you things in a zipped file, like pics or .txt documents, feel free to open them.

NOW...this is important. Many viruses/worm programmers know this and name their files something like this "sexy.jpg.exe".

Now, assuming you know that a buddy has sent you picture files in the .jpg format, you open it. The above is not a picture but an executable file (.exe is the last part of the file name) which could be a virus. Look for extra extensions in the name of the file.
I've really only scratched the surface of tips on this topic but I hope this helps.

Here's a Free and fully functional anti-virus program that I have used successfully for years...go get it if you don't already have one:
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl7.php?ver=31

Have a great day and don't worry, just be cautious. And remember, back up files on CD (doesn't cost that much anyways) that you would need to keep. Imagine that your computer was useless tomorrow...what is irreplaceable on it?
If it's irreplaceable, back that stuff up now!

I hope this was helpful to at least someone here. Remember, don't worry just be cautious and prepared.

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-Mark Holman