heard this as well, tried to verify and could not. I had updated early last week (maybe it was late the week before) and when I visited today, noticed that no Critical updates were needed.
In short, the damage would already be done Mark A Patton [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve "Cub" Culbreth Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 7:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: W32Blast worm Al, I'm in daily contact with information assurance analysts and I heard this morning that the Microsoft site was a potential source for the worm. They had not verified that as of four hours ago but they suggested caution when downloading the patch. *********As a disclaimer, this could be information spread by the creators of the worm to keep us away from the patch.************* Just watch your computer closely after applying the patch. One individual that I know was hit this morning. Cub ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 6:17 AM Subject: ShopTalk: W32Blast worm > As publicized, this latest worm needs attention. Your Windows system may > need a patch. I use Win 2k Pro and needed service pack 4. Below is the > URL to M/S for the Windows patch. Also, the Symantec site for this worm is > below. The Symantec site has a removal tool and a link to M/S for the > patch. The M/S site scans your computer to check for any updates you might > need and then lets you download and install them. Pretty handy for us > un-techied. Takes a bit of time but guess it is worth it. > > http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/ms03-026.asp > http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.rem oval.tool.html > > FWIW, > Al > > > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.509 / Virus Database: 306 - Release Date: 8/12/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.509 / Virus Database: 306 - Release Date: 8/12/2003
