For those interested, more information on the SirCam worm can be found at:

http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Note that this is a network-aware worm that can infect across a local area
network to machines with writeable shared folders.  I spent 6 hours fixing 5
machines in an office where only _one_ machine received an infected email.

The symantec site (above) had some suggestions about limiting the number of
writeable shared folders.  We've converted most of our shared folders to
'read only' folders to protect machines from infection via the LAN.
However, for those sharing ebase over a network, the ebase folder must be
left as writeable (a.k.a. fully shared) to remaine usable for other users on
the LAN.

-- Eric Johnson
   Colorado Environmental Coalition

-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Paulsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 9:35 AM
To: TechRocks Support
Subject: [support] Possible Virus


This message is being sent to the entire Rivers Council email address
book.  Apologies for duplicate postings as we have several active
address books:



Please beware that the NH Rivers Council's computer was recently
infected with the SirCam "Worm" virus that sent out infected emails from
our computer.  Be careful opening any emails sent from any user at the
domain <<nhrivers.org>> prior to 8/8/01, particularly if they contain
attachments.  Because of the way this particular virus works, we cannot
predict what subject the email would have had.  If in doubt, delete the
email and contact our office to confirm whether or not the email was
valid.

Also, if you opened any such attachments, be sure to check your system
carefully for the SirCam virus.  Recently (within the last month or so)
updated virus protection software should protect you.  If infected, you
may need to "disinfect" your computer.  Contact your IT professional or
our office for assistance.

I am very sorry for any inconvenience caused by my **inattentiveness**
and/or **laziness** in updating our virus protection software.

Carl Paulsen
Policy Director
--
Carl Paulsen
New Hampshire Rivers Council
54 Portsmouth Street
Concord, NH  03301
603-228-6472
603-228-0423 Fax
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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