- Original Message -
From: Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: QL Users List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: QL-Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 11:52 AM
Subject: [ql-users] virus
My virus checker caught a virus carried by an email attachment this
weekend. It was caught and
On Tue, Feb 05, 2002 at 08:48:05PM +, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Richard Zidlicky
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, Feb 04, 2002 at 07:27:56PM +, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
One of the superb features is mail routing - which creates a newsgroup
like tree based
Malcolm wrote :
So look out for anything with .com or .exe in the file name.
As I get involved in the virus protection of our installation from time to
time, here is a partial list of the file extensions we block to avoid
virusses :
exe, com, scr, vbs, pif, html, htm, drv, 386, doc, xls, xlt,
On Mon, Feb 04, 2002 at 07:27:56PM +, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
One of the superb features is mail routing - which creates a newsgroup
like tree based folder for groups such as this.
Yes, the tree listing of emails in a newsgroup is amazing to watch !
interesting to read that basic MUA
On Tue, 5 Feb 2002 at 08:20:40, Norman Dunbar wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Malcolm wrote :
So look out for anything with .com or .exe in the file name.
As I get involved in the virus protection of our installation from time to
time, here is a partial list of the file extensions we block
On 5 Feb 2002, at 8:23, Norman Dunbar wrote:
Geoff wrote :
I noticed when defragging my hard
disk. I got a message that defragging was being restarted because the
disk
contents had changed. That could only be a virus!
To get this discussion on topic again, what about a defragger for
Norman Dunbar wrote:
Tony,
I tried to configure it, but it didn't like me much !
I got the Flo Flo thing but deleted it, AFAICR there was no attachment with it
although I think there was reference to one.
I recently upgraded this PC and thought about using Outlook 2000, I tried it but
I said -
1. The latest Internet Explorer (v6.0) [incorporating Outlook Express] has
more inherent security than previous versions.
Roy said -
Wrong - read the Register (www.theregister.co.uk) it has more holes
that a Swiss cheese.
I did -
Security update download (2.27Mb!)
I say -
Thanks Roy
At 08:52 ìì 5/2/2002 +, you wrote:
I said -
1. The latest Internet Explorer (v6.0) [incorporating Outlook Express] has
more inherent security than previous versions.
Roy said -
Wrong - read the Register (www.theregister.co.uk) it has more holes
that a Swiss cheese.
I did -
Security
- Original Message -
From: Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
By the way what version of Windows are you using, as I suspect it is
aimed at the most recent versions ?
98 - it came with the computer and I see no need to upgrade (yet). I still
like
I did -
Security update download (2.27Mb!)
Phoebus said -
And what exactly do you think that solved?
I say -
Visit the website yourself Phoebus, read the MS public acknowledgement of
work done by non-MS analysts - it'll make you feel better.
John in Wales
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Richard Zidlicky
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, Feb 04, 2002 at 07:27:56PM +, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
One of the superb features is mail routing - which creates a newsgroup
like tree based folder for groups such as this.
Yes, the tree listing of emails in a
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED]
uk, Norman Dunbar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Malcolm wrote :
So look out for anything with .com or .exe in the file name.
As I get involved in the virus protection of our installation from time to
time, here is a partial list of the file extensions we block to avoid
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Geoff Wicks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
- Original Message -
From: Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
By the way what version of Windows are you using, as I suspect it is
aimed at the most recent versions ?
98 - it came
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Malcolm Cadman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Richard Zidlicky
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, Feb 04, 2002 at 07:27:56PM +, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
One of the superb features is mail routing - which creates a newsgroup
like tree based
-
-Original Message-
From: Phoebus R. Dokos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 10:00 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
Hi Geoff,
the singular MOST important thing you need to do to get rid of worms of
that kind is
to get rid of Outlook you
On Mon, 4 Feb 2002 at 08:21:38, Norman Dunbar wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
I have just signed up with Demon and got Turnpike 6 for my emails.
It is ok, but my wife has problems with it.
I can understand that. It has enormous config depth and is based on
windows explorer - both of which
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Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 8:49 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
On Mon, 4 Feb 2002 at 08:21:38, Norman Dunbar wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
It has enormous config depth and is based on
windows explorer - both of which deter users who need their hands
At 08:21 ðì 4/2/2002 +, you wrote:
I have just signed up with Demon and got Turnpike 6 for my emails.
It is ok, but my wife has problems with it. However, calypso, is excellent.
Once installed, my wife was using it in seconds with no problems.
It looks a bit like 'lookout' but doesn't have
: 0113 289 6265
Fax: 0113 289 3146
URL: http://www.Lynx-FS.com
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-Original Message-
From: Phoebus R. Dokos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 2:55 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ql-users] Virus
At 08:21 ðì 4/2/2002 +, you
, February 04, 2002 2:55 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ql-users] Virus
At 08:21 ðì 4/2/2002 +, you wrote:
One problem though, not supported anymore and with LOTS of problems under
Win2K and (I suspect) under Win XP.
P.S. Follow the link (Lindows.com) at the bottom of the page... you
3:10 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ql-users] Virus
Linux running Windows... rather cool don't you think?
Phoebus
-
Norman Dunbar
Database/Unix administrator
Lynx Financial Systems Ltd.
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tel: 0113 289 6265
Fax: 0113 289 3146
URL
At 03:14 ìì 4/2/2002 +, you wrote:
I see, I thought it was something with your picture one, or similar. I do
know about Lindows, but unfortunately, it is a bit (a lot) of vapourware at
the moment. No-one has seen anything of the product, no downloads etc.
WINE, on the other hand, is around
-
-Original Message-
From: Phoebus R. Dokos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 3:21 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ql-users] Virus
I have... I paid 99$ to be an insider :-) Installed really fast and easy..
still have some quirks
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Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 3:21 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ql-users] Virus
I have... I paid 99$ to be an insider :-) Installed really fast and easy..
still have some quirks but basically it's Linux for the masses :-)
(And not only for Thierry, Richard, Claus and Peter
Re:
Hi Geoff,
the singular MOST important thing you need to do to get rid of worms of
that kind is
to get rid of Outlook you are using :-)
You wouldn't have any trouble with Eudora for example :-)
... or Turnpike. This is Demon's mailer, but is generally usable for
about £25 I think. It is
At 03:54 ìì 4/2/2002 +, you wrote:
Re:
Hi Geoff,
the singular MOST important thing you need to do to get rid of worms of
that kind is
to get rid of Outlook you are using :-)
You wouldn't have any trouble with Eudora for example :-)
... or Turnpike. This is Demon's mailer, but is
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Geoff Wicks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I am sorry I have discovered that the BadTrans virus had infected my
machine. My apologies if I have infected someone else, but I think I picked
it up through the group originally, so there is probably someone else with
the
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Sun, 3 Feb 2002 at 16:59:31, Phoebus R. Dokos wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
At 09:21 ìì 3/2/2002 +, you wrote:
I am sorry I have discovered that the BadTrans virus had infected my
machine. My apologies if I have
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, 4 Feb 2002 at 08:21:38, Norman Dunbar wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
I have just signed up with Demon and got Turnpike 6 for my emails.
It is ok, but my wife has problems with it.
I can understand that. It has
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED]
uk, Norman Dunbar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I have just signed up with Demon and got Turnpike 6 for my emails.
It is ok, but my wife has problems with it. However, calypso, is excellent.
Once installed, my wife was using it in seconds with no problems.
It looks a bit
On Mon, 4 Feb 2002, Dave wrote:
...and since the machine is moistly idle while defragging...
Did I really typo that?
Egads!
*blush*
Dave
ql.spodmail.com
At 07:21 ìì 4/2/2002 +, you wrote:
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Sun, 3 Feb 2002 at 16:59:31, Phoebus R. Dokos wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
At 09:21 ìì 3/2/2002 +, you wrote:
I am sorry I have discovered that the BadTrans virus had
The problem is that generally the one with the worm is not advised of its
presence. It can send mail (with the worm) to anything that look like an
email address on the computer ...
Claude
-Message d'origine-
De : Phoebus R. Dokos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Envoyé : dimanche 3 février
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Phoebus
R. Dokos [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Re: my previous email...
This was on the header
Received: from mel-rta7.wanadoo.fr (193.252.19.61) by mel-rto6.wanadoo.fr;
2 Feb 2002 22:01:48 +0100
Probably an edited message by the worm itself, but it had the ql-users
I am sorry I have discovered that the BadTrans virus had infected my
machine. My apologies if I have infected someone else, but I think I picked
it up through the group originally, so there is probably someone else with
the problem. Fortunately it was no more than a couple of days, but that is
At 09:21 ìì 3/2/2002 +, you wrote:
I am sorry I have discovered that the BadTrans virus had infected my
machine. My apologies if I have infected someone else, but I think I picked
it up through the group originally, so there is probably someone else with
the problem. Fortunately it was no
I retraced the virus that came to me and it's definately from France.
So whoever is using wanadoo.fr AND windows, better check your accounts and
fast
P.S. Norton Antivirus didn't get the Worm but AVC did :-)
Phoebus
In message
[EMAIL PROTECTED], Norman
Dunbar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Roy,
thanks for the details - we are actually covered and it wasn't an HTML email
this time either. We were in the middle of updating the dat files when we
got hit. Investigations (aka witch hunt ??) has found this total
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Claude Mourier 00 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
With virus like Badtrans, no need to use HTML nor execute attached piece :
only opening the mail is sufficent to be infected...with Outlook (not
patched, but how basic user knows what is a patch ?)
Not if it is a plain
There is a new nasty going around called GONER and our business was
seriously hit yesterday afternoon at 17:30.
If you get any emails where the subject is 'Hi' then immediately delete
them.
If you run M$ Lookout or Lookout Express, make sure you turn your preview
pane off as this is enough to
Not SMSQ/E ? ;-)
-Message d'origine-
De : Norman Dunbar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Envoyé : mercredi 5 décembre 2001 09:24
À : '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Objet : [ql-users] Virus Alert
(...)
I have a task on my list to investigate Linux as an alternative desktop
system for the business - more
-Original Message-
From: Mel LaVerne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 11:07 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
I tried the URL given and promptly got the message: The page you are
looking
At 18:47 10/08/2001 +0100, you wrote:
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Ron Dunnett [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
For your information the virus that is within the emails from Greg Francis
is called W32/Sircam@MM virus.
Mcafee Anti Virus program knows of the virus but cannot clean the file, you
have to
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Norman Dunbar) wrote:
-Original Message-
From: Dilwyn Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 6:53 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
Sadly, I have to put up with downloading a 100K work
-Original Message-
From: Dilwyn Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 6:19 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
Hmmm, that probably means it's a Windoze prog that stands a chance of
working.
Thanks for the compliment !
Keep the sources
Sources will be C++ and unlikely to bolt on unfortunately, due to
other
components being used to do the hard work of downloading, filtering
etc.
Of course, one never knows !
Norman.
Pity.
PS. Is it wet in Wales today then ?
Wet? What's that? We get constant sunshine here :-(
--
Dilwyn
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Demon's Turnpike (generally available for around £30 I think - but free
to Demon customers) already does just this on its POP3 and SMTP mail
collections.
You have to set the feature up though ... which I haven't done with my
-Original Message-
From: Dilwyn Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 6:53 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
Sadly, I have to put up with downloading a 100K work or
virus first, look at the email address, then tell my software to block
On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 at 08:55:16, Norman Dunbar wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
A project that I have in mind, sorry but it is Windows based, is a small
email filter type program which allows you to connect to the mail server at
your ISP, and download the HEADERS of your emails first of all - so
:http://www.LynxFinancialSystems.com
-Original Message-
From: Tony Firshman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 9:59 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
Demon's
I only have an 'almost working' prototype at the moment, but if you
are
interested you know who to call.
Oh, did I mention, that like Stripper 2 for Windows, this will be
free ?
Hmmm, that probably means it's a Windoze prog that stands a chance of
working.
Keep the sources and bolt them onto
Wolfgang Lenerz wrote:
Even these emails are being monitored ...
So why don(t we all adopt the follwoing byline:
Death, terrorists, kill the president, bomb, hoist, FBI
Or as a female colleague said to me today, after she fell out with a
male colleague: I take no male prisoners, I kill
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 at 08:55:16, Norman Dunbar wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
A project that I have in mind, sorry but it is Windows based, is a small
email filter type program which allows you to connect to the mail server
In article 3B6FB7DB.15851.70128@localhost, Wolfgang Lenerz
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On 6 Aug 2001, at 21:41, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Even these emails are being monitored ...
So why don(t we all adopt the follwoing byline:
Death, terrorists, kill the president, bomb, hoist, FBI
(Let's give
- Original Message -
From: Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
On 6 Aug 2001, at 21:41, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Even these emails are being monitored ...
So why don(t we all adopt the follwoing byline:
Death, terrorists, kill the president, bomb
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of Malcolm Cadman
Sent: 06 August 2001 21:41
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
In article 000c01c11ea0$e998f240$c7075cc3@default, Dilwyn Jones
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Huh, what about my privacy getting these things
Tony Firshman wrote:
On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 at 09:41:47, Wolfgang Lenerz wrote:
(ref: 3B6FB7DB.15851.70128@localhost)
On 6 Aug 2001, at 21:41, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Even these emails are being monitored ...
So why don(t we all adopt the follwoing byline:
Death, terrorists, kill
On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 at 19:20:10, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Tue, 7 Aug 2001 at 08:55:16, Norman Dunbar wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
A project that I have in mind, sorry but it is Windows based, is
On Sat, 4 Aug 2001 at 19:18:27, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: h+lwEFAzxDb7Ewa$@mcad.demon.co.uk)
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Fri, 3 Aug 2001 at 20:20:00, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Tony maybe getting more, as I believe he has
On Sat, 4 Aug 2001 at 20:23:41, Bill Waugh wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Tony Firshman wrote:
On Fri, 3 Aug 2001 at 20:20:00, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Tony maybe getting more, as I believe he has permanent link, rather than
a dial up ?
Well I am on the net a
At 08:25 PM 8/5/2001 +0100, you wrote:
The best solution I reckon is for originating ISPs to filter emails
with
attachments for virii.
Mind you we are then getting into privacy issues.
Since virus scanners only look at files at the binary level (comparing
binary sequences to known virii),
In article 004c01c11de4$f10a0800$62065cc3@default, Dilwyn Jones
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
The best solution I reckon is for originating ISPs to filter emails
with
attachments for virii.
Mind you we are then getting into privacy issues.
Huh, what about my privacy getting these things in the first
Tony wrote :
The best solution I reckon is for originating ISPs to filter emails with
attachments for virii.
Mind you we are then getting into privacy issues.
Some of the bigger ISPs filter received mail for standard virus
and spam formats so that their customers just never receive them
I've been following this thread and feeling rather neglected not having
had any mails from Nigeria or suspect sources even Snow White seems to
have deserted me, but then today I get one from Nigeria, yippee I'm back
in with the in crowd.
I've had a couple from sierra leone (or however you
Tony Firshman wrote:
On Fri, 3 Aug 2001 at 20:20:00, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Tony maybe getting more, as I believe he has permanent link, rather than
a dial up ?
Well I am on the net a great deal (programming for wn.com) but that
wouldn't affect me getting
On Fri, 3 Aug 2001 at 20:20:00, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Tony maybe getting more, as I believe he has permanent link, rather than
a dial up ?
Well I am on the net a great deal (programming for wn.com) but that
wouldn't affect me getting emails. I guess I am simply in a
On 1 Aug 2001, at 15:58, Dilwyn Jones wrote:
All the more reason to email etc from QDOS or SMSQ/E I suppose, as
we're (almost) completely virus proof (ask Geoff Wicks about the
almost in relation to his QXL).
??? A tale worth telling?
Wolfgang
-
www.wlenerz.com
Wasn't this what was meant to happen with the current worm/virus
outbreaks - overwhelm business Windows NT systems and generally clog
up the internet. Lookout Excess users can keep their system clearer
for more useful QL-related emails by using the Tools facility. The
viruses I have been getting
All the more reason to email etc from QDOS or SMSQ/E I suppose, as
we're (almost) completely virus proof (ask Geoff Wicks about the
almost in relation to his QXL).
??? A tale worth telling?
Wolfgang
Not really, especially as Geoff threatened to expose me via Quanta
newsletter at the time. I
Unfortunately this is not something I have any control over. Our
company email system adds the text attachment to all outgoing emails
after we've hit Send in the Outlook client. At least you're getting
the message as well (whether you want it or not, ha ha) - some
recipients have complained
On Thu, 2 Aug 2001 at 22:38:35, Dilwyn Jones wrote:
(ref: 007401c11b9d$452124e0$b5065cc3@default)
Wasn't this what was meant to happen with the current worm/virus
outbreaks - overwhelm business Windows NT systems and generally clog
up the internet. Lookout Excess users can keep their system
Delete any mail fromGreg Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have also received 3 of these. Course they don't do much to a linux box.
But if you are running windows do not open the
Pricelist.xls.com
RockPed Customers.doc.bat
or whatever that is attached.
-- Bill
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Bill Cable [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Delete any mail fromGreg Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have also received 3 of these. Course they don't do much to a linux box.
But if you are running windows do not open the
Pricelist.xls.com
RockPed Customers.doc.bat
or
For full details of the virus, go here :
http://vil.nai.com/vil/virusChar.asp?virus_k=99141
It will tell you what it does, how it does it, what to look for and how to
get rid of it.
Norman.
Norman Dunbar
On Wed, 1 Aug 2001, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Pricelist.xls.com
RockPed Customers.doc.bat
I got psy.doc.com. Thanks for Linux.
The 'clue' with these files is the 'doc.com', etc. Indicating that they
are compiled Visual Basic, or similar.
Compiled, unfortunately. They are really .exe's starting
Delete any mail fromGreg Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have also received 3 of these. Course they don't do much to a linux
box.
But if you are running windows do not open the
Pricelist.xls.com
RockPed Customers.doc.bat
or whatever that is attached.
Yes, I got this one too. Some suspicious
Sent: 01 August 2001 15:59
To: ql-users
Cc: dilwyn.jones
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
Delete any mail fromGreg Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have also received 3 of these. Course they don't do much to a linux
box.
But if you are running windows do not open the
Pricelist.xls.com
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 4:20 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Re: [ql-users] Virus
...(although Ian Pine does that to me via the mailing list each time).
Unfortunately this is not something I have any control over. Our
company email system adds the text
This current virus (or is it a worm) is unbelievable.
Typically they are 50 to 60k in total and I have had about 28 today.
This must mean the internet is totally clogged today with these ruddy
things.
--
QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
At 08:49 pm 01/08/2001 +0100, you wrote:
This current virus (or is it a worm) is unbelievable.
Typically they are 50 to 60k in total and I have had about 28 today.
This must mean the internet is totally clogged today with these ruddy
things.
Interestingly, they didn't think it would be as
On Wed, Aug 01, 2001 at 04:19:50PM +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...(although Ian Pine does that to me via the mailing list each time).
Unfortunately this is not something I have any control over. Our
company email system adds the text attachment to all outgoing emails
after we've hit
At 12:22 ðì 2/8/2001 +0200, you wrote:
On Wed, Aug 01, 2001 at 04:25:08PM +0100, Norman Dunbar wrote:
Our company is looking into a standard disclaimer, but have found them
to be
useless, irritating (how many one line jokes have you had with about 2 Gigs
worth of disclaimers !) and not
-Original Message-
From: Tony Firshman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:51 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus alert (No, not a hoax !)
I don't run M$ mail programs - that is the reason I don't spread them!
At work, I have no option - Outlook
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED]
, Norman Dunbar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
-Original Message-
From: Tony Firshman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:51 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus alert (No, not a hoax !)
I don't run M$ mail programs
On Mon, 25 Jun 2001 at 19:09:20, you wrote:
(ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
- Original Message -
From: Norman Dunbar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ql-users] Virus alert (No, not a hoax !)
I got a private email Geoff.
Thanks, also to Tony.
The reason I posed this question was that you
Sorry Richard,
I missed those out :o)
Norman.
Norman Dunbar EMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Database/Unix administrator Phone: 0113 289 6265
Lynx Financial Systems Ltd. Fax:0113 201 7265
:http://www.LynxFinancialSystems.com
-Original Message-
From: Geoff Wicks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 7:36 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus alert
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Timothy
Swenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I hate to continue this off topic issue and I dislike Microsoft as much as
the next person, but the real Outlook issue is that the default options for
Outlook are very unsecure. Most users are not aware of the security
Just a query on this thread.
Did the people who received the virus email get it via an email from the
ql-users group or via a private email?
Geoff Wicks
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Anyway it will only affect people who are foolish enough to run M$
mailers.
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Tony, that will only stop it from spreading outward from your, ahem, PC. It
won't stop it running its payload - which is apparently to delete a few
files at random then later on, format your hard drive(s).
SNIP
Anyway it will only affect people who are foolish enough to run M$
mailers.
SNIP
Tony, that will only stop it from spreading outward from your, ahem, PC. It
won't stop it running its payload - which is apparently to delete a few
files at random then later on, format your hard
At 07:06 PM 6/22/2001 +0200, you wrote:
Suffice to say, that last month about 80% messages were in search of
a solution for an MS Outlook problem and now the next purely MS problem.
IMHO this can be either because MS does have only braindamaged users or
because the software is braindamaged.
I
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Richard Zidlicky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes
SNIP
Anyway it will only affect people who are foolish enough to run M$
mailers.
SNIP
Tony, that will only stop it from spreading outward from your, ahem, PC. It
won't stop it running its payload - which is
On Wed, 20 Jun 2001 at 12:38:38, you wrote:
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I only had the jokes and the exe file. There was no report on mine.
Mind you, this virus (is a worm) and burrows into your system then hijacks
Outlook to send itself areound to everyone in your address book - so it
could have
-Original Message-
From: William Newell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 2:06 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ql-users] Virus alert (No, not a hoax)
Hi Everybody,
Now that I have successfully purged my system of virus(s), I feel it is
safe to admit being
On Wed, 20 Jun 2001 at 10:32:07, you wrote:
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I received an email yesterday from a William Newell esq (aka Bill !) which
has a couple of jokes on it, and an exe file.
My work's email scanner detected that the exe was full of virus and deleted
it from the email.
If you
-Original Message-
From: Tony Firshman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 11:46 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus alert (No, not a hoax !)
The source was Credit Suisse
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED]
, Norman Dunbar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
I only had the jokes and the exe file. There was no report on mine.
Mind you, this virus (is a worm) and burrows into your system then hijacks
Outlook to send itself areound to everyone in your address book - so it
could have
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