Antivirus software companies warned customers about a new variant of the Sober e-mail worm, which has begun spreading on the Internet this week masquerading as a Microsoft software update. It is common for worm authors to dress up their creations as Microsoft software updates. Recent worms including "Swen" and "Gruel" have posed as official correspondence from Microsoft.
In response, Microsoft publicly declared that it never distributes software updates using e-mail. It has published guidelines for identifying legitimate e-mail from the company. Antivirus companies have posted software updates to detect the new worm. They recommend that customers update their software as soon as possible to prevent Sober.D infection.
News source: PCWorld
In response, Microsoft publicly declared that it never distributes software updates using e-mail. It has published guidelines for identifying legitimate e-mail from the company. Antivirus companies have posted software updates to detect the new worm. They recommend that customers update their software as soon as possible to prevent Sober.D infection.
News source: PCWorld
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** 25 Windows XP Pre-Service Pack 2 Recommended Updates
** 05 Internet Explorer Updates
** 03 Outlook Express Updates
** Bootvis Tool (version 1.3.37)
** Euro Conversion Tool
** MSN Messenger 6.1.0207 w/ Option to uninstall Windows Messenger 4.7
** Windows Messenger 5.0.0468 (if you chose not to install MSN Messenger)
** Microsoft Virtual Machine w/ 2 Updates
** Sun Java 1.4.2_03 (for those running SP1a or SP1)
** Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 1.2
** Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 w/ 1 Update
** Microsoft DirectX 9.0b w/ 1 Update & Optional Control Panel Shortcut
** Microsoft Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8
** Microsoft Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 Replication Update
** Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 w/ 1 Update
** Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool
** Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer
** Windows XP PowerToys (including 8 Bonus Powertoys)
** Microsoft XML 3.0 SP4
** Microsoft XML 4.0 SP2
** Windows Media Player 9 w/ Update to Build 3093 & 8 other Updates & Enhancements
** Windows Movie Maker 2.0
** Windows Rights Management Client 1.0
** 3D Windows XP ScreenSaver
** Adaptec ASPI Layer for Windows XP
** Bliss Screensaver
** Microsoft American Flag ScreenSaver
** Device Manager Shortcut to All Programs Menu"
** Desktop Icon Restore Tool"
** Windows Media Player Classic version 6.4.7.5"
** Microsoft Virtual CD Tool"
** Ability to remove ASP.Net Uset Account
** Ability to remove all Windows XP ScreenSavers
** Ability to remove all Win9x based Wallpapers
** Ability to remove all Windows XP Wallpapers
** IE Spy-Ad
** Optional Internet Explorer Spellcheck tool
** System Uptime Tool
** Macromedia Flash Player
** Macromedia Shockwave Player
** MSN Plus 2.5.4
** Neowin Screensaver (XP logon Hack)
** Microsoft NZ Bliss Wallpaper
** Option to replace update 8-Bit Shutdown and Logoff Icons on Windows Classic Theme
** Startup Monitor
** Startup CPL
** UxTheme.dll Patcher (so you can use custom themes)
** 62 Registry Tweaks
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u could get a msn hotmail account that scans ur attachment but u need a stand alone antivirus like avg too!
But then there's people like aquaintances of mine that ask me what's wrong with their computer only to find like 10 viruses running rampant on it.
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