ToG infected by virus

[TUS 373]

Guys..........I've lost count of the emails I've had today from the ToG with titles such as "Details" and "Thank you".

FFS get your virus checkers working and check out the Microsoft Windows websites and those who produce anti-virus software - you are infected !!! Sort it out!

Don't blame it on anyone - just get yourselves innoculated!

[dobbo2]

It's worth noting that this is most likely the Sobig.f Virus, and that this particular little baddy usually falsifies the MAIL FROM details when it replicates.

This means that the sender of the email is probably not the infected party.

[TUS 373]

But if everyone pays some extra attention to their personal PC security, the culprit will eventually discover they have got a virus - hence that is why I urge EVERYONE to take some responsibilty on this and get themselves checked out at the PC GUM clinic.

[andyvdg]

I got one email with the actual sender in the header sent back to me from a postmaster. I've forwarded it to the appropriate ISP. Unfortunately it looks like the computer is on an always on ADSL connection.

I mean, what kind of idiot doesn't have up to date virus software - and then with all the publicity - doesn't get their machine checked out.

[TUS 373]

My inbox is filling rapidly with these junk mails so here are some links to get your PC checked out with:

Norton - free download/removal tool for latest worms:
For blaster:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html

For sobig:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[e-mail]

Windows/Microsoft advice on current worms, what to look for and what to do:

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

Please note: Windows XP/2000/NT users are the vulnerable ones. Win 95/98/Me should be safe.

If running an ADSL (i.e. broadband) connection - enable the firewall setting on that connection through XP, it is part of the Windows package - so no excuses there!

TUS 373

>> Edited by TUS 373 on Wednesday 27th August 09:32

[pubman]

bw1ch said:

Agreed. I'm receiving ~ 50/day..................

And me ,50 plus per day over the last three days, genuine e-mails are not being received??

[johnwilk]

Pubman,

Your email box is full, I tried to send you a mail yesterday - Yahoo refused any further mail as you are 'over quota'. I think you need the garbage truck and some anti-virus treatment fast.

John

[pubman]

johnwilk said:

Pubman, Your email box is full, I tried to send you a mail yesterday - Yahoo refused any further mail as you are 'over quota'. I think you need the garbage truck and some anti-virus treatment fast. John

Garbage truck been, anti-virus installed and all crap mail seems to have disappeared.
Thanks

[pubman]

TUS 373 said:

My inbox is filling rapidly with these junk mails so here are some links to get your PC checked out with: Norton - free download/removal tool for latest worms: For blaster: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html For sobig: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[e-mail] Windows/Microsoft advice on current worms, what to look for and what to do: http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp Please note: Windows XP/2000/NT users are the vulnerable ones. Win 95/98/Me should be safe. If running an ADSL (i.e. broadband) connection - enable the firewall setting on that connection through XP, it is part of the Windows package - so no excuses there! TUS 373 >> Edited by TUS 373 on Wednesday 27th August 09:32

Thanks Bryan for the info, appears to have worked.

[LucyB]

I think the virus may be attached to the Yahoo Tuscan owners alias. I cancelled my membership and the 50+ virus alert e mails I was getting per day have dramatically reduced. I'd advise you all to do the same. You can always rejoin in a few weeks ?