New Virus Warning!

skywalker · 10-19-2001, 08:41 AM

My wife just sent this to me!

There is a new virus called: W32/Redesi.b@MM
This is a mass-mailing worm which sends itself to all users found in the
Microsoft Outlook Address book. It arrives in an email message containing
the following information:
Subject: FW: Security Update by Microsoft.
or Subject: FW: Microsoft security update.
or Subject: FW: IT departments on state of HIGH ALERT.
or Subject: FW: Important news from Microsoft.
or Subject: FW: Stop terrorists computer viruses reign.
or Subject: FW: Terrorists release computer virus.
or Subject: FW: Emergency response from Microsoft Corp.
or Subject: FW: Terrorist Emergency. Latest virus can wipe disk in
minutes.
or Subject: FW: Microsoft Update. Final Release Candidate.
or Subject: FW: New computer virus
Body:
Just received this in my email
I have contacted Microsoft and they say it's real !
-----Original Message-----
From: Microsoft Support Desk [mailto:Support@microsoft.com]
Sent: 17 October 2001 15:21
Subject: Security Update
Due to the recent spate of email spread computer viruses Microsoft Corp
has released a security patch.
Please apply the attached file to your Windows computer to stop any futher
spread or these malicious programs.
Regards,
Microsoft Support
Attachment: Common.exe
or Attachment: Rede.exe
or Attachment: Si.exe
or Attachment: UserConf.exe
or Attachment: disk.exe
Running this attachment results in the virus displaying a bogus message
which will be displayed within a box.
Your Windows Update has been successful

(Microsoft does NOT send security patches via the Email system).

Mark

10-19-2001, 08:44 AM

They just post me one of it skywalker!
Thanks for the help! If you didn't post this topic I would have been bugged!!

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Where there are monsters and barbarians there will be Byronas fighting against them.

Hiram Sedai · 10-19-2001, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, Skywalker.

10-19-2001, 08:59 AM

Thanks Skywalker.

Redblueflare · 10-19-2001, 09:13 AM

Thanks Skywalker. That explains why all the teachers aren't aloud to use outlook.

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Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I just don't have to listen.

DragonMage · 10-19-2001, 09:35 AM

Thanks, Skywalker - just passed it on to my parents (who use it at home AND at work)! Plus, that's what I use at home, too. Sheesh! This one could potentially have been devasting to my whole family (computer-wise). *whew*

Davros · 10-19-2001, 09:51 AM

Thanks mate - catch you at the chat this weekend hopefully.

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Ironworks Revolutionary Splitter wannabe
Founding Member, and General Demands Adviser of the O.R.T.

Mirac Honorguard · 10-19-2001, 10:38 AM

Thanks

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Lady Menqel, Protector of IW's, smiter of evil

http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/mirac
- Priest of Helm
- Fellow Table Dancer of the Jerome's Table dancer group
- Spell formulater of the IW peace-keeping force
- Magical advisor of MiLady Lioness
- Thanks to Sazerac for the great sig picture

skywalker · 10-19-2001, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Davros:
Thanks mate - catch you at the chat this weekend hopefully.

I'll make sure I'm there Davros!

Mark

Tiamat · 10-19-2001, 12:25 PM

May the Force be with you! (and thnx)

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I am Tiamat!
Honerary Executioner Of TLFB
Lietenant of SSj4 Sephiroth of the HADB
Leader of the DOTW

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10-19-2001, 08:41 AM	#1
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	My wife just sent this to me! There is a new virus called: W32/Redesi.b@MM This is a mass-mailing worm which sends itself to all users found in the Microsoft Outlook Address book. It arrives in an email message containing the following information: Subject: FW: Security Update by Microsoft. or Subject: FW: Microsoft security update. or Subject: FW: IT departments on state of HIGH ALERT. or Subject: FW: Important news from Microsoft. or Subject: FW: Stop terrorists computer viruses reign. or Subject: FW: Terrorists release computer virus. or Subject: FW: Emergency response from Microsoft Corp. or Subject: FW: Terrorist Emergency. Latest virus can wipe disk in minutes. or Subject: FW: Microsoft Update. Final Release Candidate. or Subject: FW: New computer virus Body: Just received this in my email I have contacted Microsoft and they say it's real ! -----Original Message----- From: Microsoft Support Desk [mailto:Support@microsoft.com] Sent: 17 October 2001 15:21 Subject: Security Update Due to the recent spate of email spread computer viruses Microsoft Corp has released a security patch. Please apply the attached file to your Windows computer to stop any futher spread or these malicious programs. Regards, Microsoft Support Attachment: Common.exe or Attachment: Rede.exe or Attachment: Si.exe or Attachment: UserConf.exe or Attachment: disk.exe Running this attachment results in the virus displaying a bogus message which will be displayed within a box. Your Windows Update has been successful (Microsoft does NOT send security patches via the Email system). Mark

10-19-2001, 08:44 AM	#2
Byronas Guest Posts: n/a	They just post me one of it skywalker! Thanks for the help! If you didn't post this topic I would have been bugged!! ------------------ Where there are monsters and barbarians there will be Byronas fighting against them.

10-19-2001, 08:45 AM	#3
Hiram Sedai Emerald Dragon Join Date: October 8, 2001 Location: Georgia Age: 54 Posts: 918	Thanks for the heads-up, Skywalker.

10-19-2001, 08:59 AM	#4
mitsos Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Skywalker.

10-19-2001, 09:13 AM	#5
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 39 Posts: 2,151	Thanks Skywalker. That explains why all the teachers aren't aloud to use outlook. ------------------ Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I just don't have to listen.

10-19-2001, 09:35 AM	#6
DragonMage 20th Level Warrior Join Date: September 6, 2001 Location: The lighter side of life, a.k.a. Newnan, Georgia Age: 55 Posts: 2,767	Thanks, Skywalker - just passed it on to my parents (who use it at home AND at work)! Plus, that's what I use at home, too. Sheesh! This one could potentially have been devasting to my whole family (computer-wise). whew

10-19-2001, 09:51 AM	#7
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	Thanks mate - catch you at the chat this weekend hopefully. ------------------ Ironworks Revolutionary Splitter wannabe Founding Member, and General Demands Adviser of the O.R.T.

10-19-2001, 10:38 AM	#8
Mirac Honorguard Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 21, 2001 Location: Limburg, Netherlands, Europe Age: 42 Posts: 894	Thanks ------------------ Lady Menqel, Protector of IW's, smiter of evil http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/mirac - Priest of Helm - Fellow Table Dancer of the Jerome's Table dancer group - Spell formulater of the IW peace-keeping force - Magical advisor of MiLady Lioness - Thanks to Sazerac for the great sig picture

10-19-2001, 12:25 PM	#10
Tiamat Banned User Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: In Abyss Posts: 1,181	May the Force be with you! (and thnx) ------------------ I am Tiamat! Honerary Executioner Of TLFB Lietenant of SSj4 Sephiroth of the HADB Leader of the DOTW

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