12-Aug-2003 18:43, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > So if I'm running *only* TB, on Win2K, I don't need to worry about this > Blaster thing, right?
I'm afraid you're wrong. Blaster doesn't spread over email at all, it uses a vulnerability in Windows NT4, 2000 or XP. You should read MS security bulletin MS03-26 and download & install the patch ASAP. It seems people are not aware what "execute code of attackers choice" means. It could delete any files that are not locked by running processes and your system is gone. The Blaster worm is only some 6kB - we've already had one customer on a 33.6 modem connection that was infected, its faster than you can say Blaster (ok, that rhymes and thats the only reason I wrote this). > 'Cause I've been trying to update my virus definitions on AVG all morning > & not getting anywhere :-( Chances are you're already infected (Blaster is trying to infect other computer once its running and can really load your Internet connection). You can scan your system with this free tool from Symantec: http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html -- Best regards, Alexander (http://www.neurowerx.de) Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like. ________________________________________________ Current version is 1.62r | "Using TBUDL" information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
