hey gang get a load of this .Like we figgured Balmer is FOS (full of sh*T)
--- Begin Message ---Dear Speakeasy Members, The following notice is provided as a courtesy in an effort to keep all machines on Speakeasy's network secure. Please read this information if you are running one of the following Operating Systems (OS): - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition - Microsoft Windows 2000 - Microsoft Windows XP - Microsoft Windows ME - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 If you are not running any of the OS's listed above, please disregard this notice. Microsoft has issued a security bulletin regarding several vulnerabilities in their OS's which could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your computer and gain complete control. To protect your computer and network, you will need to immediately patch your system. For full details on this vulnerability and how to update your OS, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/20031015_windows.asp You will find more information on Microsoft's Security Bulletins MS03-041 to 045 and step-by-step procedures for installing the required updates -- including how to set up a firewall, obtain automated updates and use up-to-date anti-virus software. This is an excellent resource that will assist you in fully securing your network against these threats. For those of you interested in more information on this topic, we have included additional resources at the end of this notice. Presently, no global reports of exploits against these vulnerabilities have been recorded, however, we strongly encourage all customers running any of the vulnerable OS's to secure their machines as soon as possible to prevent any possible damage to their machine and/or network. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, The Speakeasy Crew 800.556.5829 http://www.speakeasy.net/myspeak ------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ------------------------------------------------------------------- - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October, 2003: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/winoct03.asp This is a summary of October's security bulletins and provides further details around the vulnerabilities, including information on how to fix it or learn more via Microsoft's knowledgebase. - Symantec's Microsoft Messenger Service Buffer Overrun Vulnerability Bulletin: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/8826.html This site thoroughly explains one of the vulnerabilities reported by Microsoft, Messenger Service Buffer Overrun. Exploitation could result in a denial of service or in execution of malicious code, potentially allowing for a full system compromise. They also provide additional resources and links to patches.
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