Virus alert

*\Conan/* · 11-28-2001, 08:36 AM

I just received word of another self attaching e-mail type virus. Becareful everyone! Watch those attachments! Scan, scan, scan! Verify ANY incoming attachments.
Pics
images
New_Napter_Site
news-doc
Hamster
You_are_Fat
stuff
SETUP
Card
Me_nude
Sorry_about_yesterday
info
docs
Humor
fun
PICS
IMAGES
README
NEWS_DOC
S3MSONG
HUMOR
FUN

Just some of these bad boys.

Melusine · 11-28-2001, 08:45 AM

Yah, I already got one of those...
I didn't even know the sender, and any attachment I didn't expect I will delete immediately, so I think I'm safe. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Can't believe there are people who think it's funny to make these viruses though... [img]graemlins/idontagreeatall.gif[/img]

Ziroc · 11-28-2001, 08:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by *\Conan/*:
I just received word of another self attaching e-mail type virus. Becareful everyone! Watch those attachments! Scan, scan, scan! Verify ANY incoming attachments.

Oh yeh.. I've been getting about 50-80 emails with virii attached from people that are infected. I don't open them of course, and run the latest scanning software.. but the following should NEVER be opened--even if it LOOKS like it's from a friend, SCAN before you open it:

*.PIF *.EXE *.COM *.SCR *.VBS *.any word doc--macro virii can be in it. and a few others-- in other words, scan like he said!

Sir Byronas · 11-28-2001, 09:29 AM

Thanks Conan. I just recieved an e-mail wich was a virus and I fortunately scan it.

Epona · 11-28-2001, 10:01 AM

I got 2 of these to my hotmail account - they go straight in the bin. Don't even open the message to read it, the attachment opens itself (according to my mum who spent last night trying to get it off her PC)

adam warlock · 11-28-2001, 10:21 AM

just got one this morning
*grumbles* *shoots computer*

Sir Kenyth · 11-28-2001, 11:31 AM

Here's quick protection from scripted email attachments.

#1. Don't use MS Outlook or mail programs that support VBS scripting. Most malicious attahments are VBS script. Straight text email is safe except for executable attachments.

#2. If you must use outlook or similar programs, remove VBS scripting in your windows installed options under "Add/Remove programs". This works with win95-98. I'm not sure about more recent windows programs. Be careful if you use MS office or programs that use VBS. Office needs VBS scripting to have some of it's neater functions work properly.

Note: VBS is "Visual Basic Script"

Redblueflare · 11-28-2001, 01:41 PM

*Sigh* sometimes I wish all the virus writers would suddenly drop dead. My computer got hit hard recently, and we had to format the C: drive. We've got it running again, but there are still a few things that have to be installed. So it'll be out of commision for a few more days. Anyone know of a place where I can get a better virus scan?

WOLFGIR · 11-28-2001, 01:47 PM

Well you can also, for this latest scurge, avoid everything with double endings like blabla.src.src
End espacially files ending with .pif and .src
If you have a firewall you are pretty safe and the latest update from this monday and later will have the protection you need.

All the major places have the desciption on how to rid your system from the latest one, fairly easy. Checkl www.antivirus.com or Symantech for info.

OBS! Panda and titanium antivirus are free for use, so use it!!!

Campino · 11-28-2001, 01:53 PM

I never had any problems with viruses,until recently.I got hit not that hard,but it was very annoying.All my desktop shortcuts all over my desktop,not being able to double-click one.

I was one of those people who thought,it would't happen to me.So if someone is thinking like i did,let me tell you,it CAN hit us all.Make sure you're protected,so you won't get your first virus.I'm using Norton now,and i'm very pleased with it.

11-28-2001, 08:36 AM	#1
\Conan/ Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 63 Posts: 1,512	I just received word of another self attaching e-mail type virus. Becareful everyone! Watch those attachments! Scan, scan, scan! Verify ANY incoming attachments. Pics images New_Napter_Site news-doc Hamster You_are_Fat stuff SETUP Card Me_nude Sorry_about_yesterday info docs Humor fun PICS IMAGES README NEWS_DOC S3MSONG HUMOR FUN Just some of these bad boys. __________________ \\Conan/
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11-28-2001, 08:45 AM	#3
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,727	quote: Originally posted by \Conan/: I just received word of another self attaching e-mail type virus. Becareful everyone! Watch those attachments! Scan, scan, scan! Verify ANY incoming attachments. Oh yeh.. I've been getting about 50-80 emails with virii attached from people that are infected. I don't open them of course, and run the latest scanning software.. but the following should NEVER be opened--even if it LOOKS like it's from a friend, SCAN before you open it: .PIF .EXE .COM .SCR .VBS .any word doc--macro virii can be in it. and a few others-- in other words, scan like he said! __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

11-28-2001, 09:29 AM	#4
Sir Byronas Mephistopheles Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Greece Age: 36 Posts: 1,463	Thanks Conan. I just recieved an e-mail wich was a virus and I fortunately scan it. __________________ <br />I\'ve searched the whole world and ended up back in Ironworks. Home sweet home!

11-28-2001, 10:01 AM	#5
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 54 Posts: 5,164	I got 2 of these to my hotmail account - they go straight in the bin. Don't even open the message to read it, the attachment opens itself (according to my mum who spent last night trying to get it off her PC) __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-28-2001, 10:21 AM	#6
adam warlock Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: I live inside of my mind..... Age: 54 Posts: 3,234	just got one this morning grumbles shoots computer __________________ [url]\"http://motdw.comicgenesis.com\" target=\"_blank\"><br /> [img]\"http://motdw.keenspace.com/images/lymanimaca.txt\" alt=\" - \" /></a><br /><br />my karma ran over your dogma

11-28-2001, 08:45 AM	#2
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 44 Posts: 6,541	Yah, I already got one of those... I didn't even know the sender, and any attachment I didn't expect I will delete immediately, so I think I'm safe. [img]smile.gif[/img] Can't believe there are people who think it's funny to make these viruses though... [img]graemlins/idontagreeatall.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

11-28-2001, 11:31 AM	#7
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	Here's quick protection from scripted email attachments. #1. Don't use MS Outlook or mail programs that support VBS scripting. Most malicious attahments are VBS script. Straight text email is safe except for executable attachments. #2. If you must use outlook or similar programs, remove VBS scripting in your windows installed options under "Add/Remove programs". This works with win95-98. I'm not sure about more recent windows programs. Be careful if you use MS office or programs that use VBS. Office needs VBS scripting to have some of it's neater functions work properly. Note: VBS is "Visual Basic Script" __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.

11-28-2001, 01:41 PM	#8
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 40 Posts: 2,151	Sigh sometimes I wish all the virus writers would suddenly drop dead. My computer got hit hard recently, and we had to format the C: drive. We've got it running again, but there are still a few things that have to be installed. So it'll be out of commision for a few more days. Anyone know of a place where I can get a better virus scan? __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

11-28-2001, 01:47 PM	#9
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 51 Posts: 3,450	Well you can also, for this latest scurge, avoid everything with double endings like blabla.src.src End espacially files ending with .pif and .src If you have a firewall you are pretty safe and the latest update from this monday and later will have the protection you need. All the major places have the desciption on how to rid your system from the latest one, fairly easy. Checkl www.antivirus.com or Symantech for info. OBS! Panda and titanium antivirus are free for use, so use it!!! __________________ Don´t eat the yellow snow

11-28-2001, 01:53 PM	#10
Campino Avatar Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: Netherlands Age: 56 Posts: 522	I never had any problems with viruses,until recently.I got hit not that hard,but it was very annoying.All my desktop shortcuts all over my desktop,not being able to double-click one. I was one of those people who thought,it would't happen to me.So if someone is thinking like i did,let me tell you,it CAN hit us all.Make sure you're protected,so you won't get your first virus.I'm using Norton now,and i'm very pleased with it. __________________

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