ALERT: New Virus Outbreak: W32.Sasser.B.Worm

T-D-C · 05-02-2004, 11:02 PM

Hey Everyone,

Just thought I would alert you all to the new virus outbreak. It is spreading pretty fast so please all update your antivirus software and run a Windows update to ensure you have the latest Security patches.

Virus info

http://securityresponse.symantec.com...er.b.worm.html

Windows Update

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

Hope no one gets infected!

Cheers

T-D-C

Bungleau · 05-02-2004, 11:31 PM

Now THAT'S the kind of virus warning I like... short, sweet, and to the point, and with links to reputable sources where you can confirm the information.

Thanks, T-D-C. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

T-D-C · 05-02-2004, 11:43 PM

No Problem Bungleau.

I work for Symantec so I will try to pass these type of things across ASAP. Its important to let as many people know to limit the spread.

Cheers

T-D-C

Harkoliar · 05-03-2004, 04:26 AM

even though there are no replies your message came thru TDC to us IW folks.

. thanks as well.

Raistlin Majere · 05-03-2004, 04:48 AM

thanks for the link. from the site i found a tool with which I could properly remove the Blaster worm thats been bugging me for about half a year now(firewall disables, but setting the security level lower makes it run again), so thanks again! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Dreamer128 · 05-03-2004, 06:03 AM

So this virus attempts to exploit the LSASS vulnerability described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011, and spreads by scanning randomly-chosen IP addresses for vulnerable systems. Okay, that explains everything

Kakero · 05-03-2004, 06:12 AM

phew, I see that it doesn't effect win98se.

johnny · 05-03-2004, 06:20 AM

It doesn't effect ANYTHING if you don't open e-mails with attachments. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Mack_Attack · 05-03-2004, 03:17 PM

I have been getting some weird stuff through my e-mails the last few days it all makes sense now. Thanks for the links. But like johnny says I never open them e-mails that I have no clue where they came from.

johnny · 05-03-2004, 03:35 PM

If i didn't specifically ask for something, i don't even open attachments from people i know. They might be infected without them even knowing it. One can never be too cautious.

Btw... Hey Mack, long time no see, where have you been ?

05-02-2004, 11:02 PM	#1
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	Hey Everyone, Just thought I would alert you all to the new virus outbreak. It is spreading pretty fast so please all update your antivirus software and run a Windows update to ensure you have the latest Security patches. Virus info http://securityresponse.symantec.com...er.b.worm.html Windows Update http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp Hope no one gets infected! Cheers T-D-C __________________

05-02-2004, 11:31 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Now THAT'S the kind of virus warning I like... short, sweet, and to the point, and with links to reputable sources where you can confirm the information. Thanks, T-D-C. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

05-02-2004, 11:43 PM	#3
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	No Problem Bungleau. I work for Symantec so I will try to pass these type of things across ASAP. Its important to let as many people know to limit the spread. Cheers T-D-C __________________

05-03-2004, 04:26 AM	#4
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	even though there are no replies your message came thru TDC to us IW folks. . thanks as well. __________________ Catch me if you can..

05-03-2004, 04:48 AM	#5
Raistlin Majere Ra Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 2,323	thanks for the link. from the site i found a tool with which I could properly remove the Blaster worm thats been bugging me for about half a year now(firewall disables, but setting the security level lower makes it run again), so thanks again! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] __________________ If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One. "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

05-03-2004, 06:03 AM	#6
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	So this virus attempts to exploit the LSASS vulnerability described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011, and spreads by scanning randomly-chosen IP addresses for vulnerable systems. Okay, that explains everything

05-03-2004, 06:12 AM	#7
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	phew, I see that it doesn't effect win98se.

05-03-2004, 06:20 AM	#8
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	It doesn't effect ANYTHING if you don't open e-mails with attachments. [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________

05-03-2004, 03:17 PM	#9
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,929	I have been getting some weird stuff through my e-mails the last few days it all makes sense now. Thanks for the links. But like johnny says I never open them e-mails that I have no clue where they came from. __________________

05-03-2004, 03:35 PM	#10
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	If i didn't specifically ask for something, i don't even open attachments from people i know. They might be infected without them even knowing it. One can never be too cautious. Btw... Hey Mack, long time no see, where have you been ? __________________

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