This sounds like the ticket..thank you all for your input...I will be going
to a linux box on Tuesday but the web sites will remain on this server and I
need to get it cleaned up...I have been using autoruns.exe to see what is on
the list to boot up..I have hijack and will keep trying..thanks again..
Richard Farris
Ethixs Online
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1.800.548.3877 Tech Support
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Traylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 12:26 AM
Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Virus on Imail server - nuke it!
When running any server attached to the Internet, all unnecessary ports
should be blocked, and every piece of software that handles connections
on that server needs to be patched regularly. If you have the
capabilities and understanding, blocking outbound ports that aren't
necessary can also be a benefit. For instance, often times the initial
infection installs an IRC client and uses that to download additional
software from an IRC channel or at least announces itself as being ready
for exploitation.
On my personal email server I have Comodo Firewall running which not only
blocks any new applications from getting out, but also blocks known apps
with new parent apps calling them. Very cool and free. I've also been
using Spyware Terminator, also free. It does a great job with it's
real-time shield against anything I haven't explicitly given permission to
run. Both are a real pain in the ass the first few days and will stop
everything until you get through giving permission, but it stops being a
problem once all your apps are accounted for. Those and my anti-virus
make me feel much safer knowing that nothing new can get out or even run
without my permission.
Doug
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