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(Message started by: jonny on Jan 29^th, 2004, 6:35pm)

Title: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by jonny on Jan 29^th, 2004, 6:35pm

Got this e-mail

Do I have, sent or avoided this shit?

From: postmaster@mail.ev1.net
Date: 01/29/2004 06:29:46 PM
To: jonnymule@attbi.com
Subject: WARNING: YOU MAY HAVE A VIRUS

The virus software on ev1.net has reported that you sent
a virus with the subject "Error" to:
mjwalter@ev1.net.
The E-mail containing the virus has been removed to prevent further damage.

the W32/Mydoom.a@MM virus !!! was found in file: file.zip

...................................jonny

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by brad267 on Jan 29^th, 2004, 6:47pm

jonny,

you have, and sent the virus. ev1 stripped the virus and delivered your email anyways (not infecting the recipient) They're just letting you know you gotta take care of it.

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.mydoom.b@mm.html

-Brad

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Mr.Happy on Jan 29^th, 2004, 7:05pm

Here's the link to a removal tool Svenn found:

http://www.bitdefender.com/html/virusinfo.php?menu_id=1&v_id=185

Might as well give it a shot, eh? Ran it here and came up clean. It's small......about 60 K.

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by brain_cramps on Jan 29^th, 2004, 7:53pm

jonny

With this virus/worm in particular, its very possible that you have NOT been infected by it and still received the message that you did.

Try the removal tool above. If it doesn't find anything, don't worry about messages like that. Simply put, the worm may have used your name to generate email. It sends out email saying it is from your address hoping it will get bounced back to you, clogging up servers in the process. Where it got your email address, who knows!

Also, this worm/virus is apparently going to make it impossible for infected systems to contact certain anti-virus vendors' web-sites. To be safe, update you anti-virus definitions before the weekend.

The myDoom worm is expected to hit its peak in the next week. On Sunday, a denial-of-service attack will be launched against SCO. Tuesday, a similar attack is expected to be launched against Microsoft.

For anyone who is interested:
http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci946881,00.html?track=NL-118

grant

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by jonny on Jan 29^th, 2004, 8:02pm

Thanks dudes....this thing came in as a "Mail delivery failed notice

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by t_h_b on Jan 29^th, 2004, 8:21pm

You can always use this free online antivirus scan:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by bobkip on Jan 29^th, 2004, 9:37pm

jonnny,
Take 2 aspirin and call yer doc in the morning. [smiley=laugh.gif]
Seriously, with all the media hype on this one, I've been extra careful. (I wear a rubber when surfing) [smiley=laugh.gif] I just deleted the 2nd email error message in as many days.
pf dude
Kip

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by ave on Jan 30^th, 2004, 6:12am

That's "geekess" to you, lol.

I had 44 infected messages, many from france, by way of a french friend's address book...

Norton caught them all. Oh, well, it's an interesting life.

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by BarbaraD on Jan 30^th, 2004, 6:23am

It's not bad enough we've got CH -- now we gotta have a virus on top of it.

My computer guru told me to scan every attachment before I opened it. I don't think he trusts me, so he comes in every day and does it. So far nothing has been found on mine. All my outgoing mail is scanned by Norton before it's sent.

I just don't understand why people who come up with these worms and viruses don't just do something worthwhile instead. They've got to be smart to write the programs that cause chaos on the net, so why the hell don't they just go to work at an honest job!!!!!!

Hang in there Jonny -- you'll be better in the morning....

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by brain_cramps on Jan 30^th, 2004, 11:55am

just bumping this to the top

Make sure you update your virus definitions TODAY!!!

If you are infected, there is a very good chance that on Sunday when this hits its peak, you WON'T be able to reach your anti-virus vendor's website!!!!!

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by jonny on Jan 30^th, 2004, 6:30pm

UPDATE

I did the manual thing that Brads link told me.....did Svenns removal tool that Hap posted and ran the free scan that t_h_b posted (Plus my own scans).....looks like im clean.

Grant, looks like you were right dude.

Thanks folks

..........................jonny

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Kirk on Jan 30^th, 2004, 7:38pm

Barb:
It is usually script kiddies that do these things. They usually outgrow it once they learn to write code. Or get a paper route, girlfriend whatever.
If you get tired of it just chuck MS. Its not like they have a copyright on Windows.

If you can't get to your AV site to update. GOTO http://www.trendmicro.com/housecall run housecallthen go update your AV software.

Meanwhile I shall just relax and not worry about all the hub bub.

TTFN
http://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/TN_dontfear.JPG

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by jonny on Jan 30^th, 2004, 7:47pm

I be hearin some good things about this penquin shit, is it all that......Kirk?

...........................jonny

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Kirk on Jan 30^th, 2004, 8:22pm

Jonny:
http://kde.org/screenshots/ Go there that is one of the windows enviroments. I don't think you will find it difficult. After a half case of beer and a bottle of whiskey it can be a little tricky sometimes.
As for the Operating System they have good info and courses here http://linux.org
All the software you probably want can be found here http://freshmeat.net
If you want to be on the bleeding edge go here http://sourceforge.net
The price is the exorbitant sum of FREE
Unless you want to buy a whole put together Distro thats about $30
If you want the whole distro without paying for it. Download it free of charge legally from thier web site. I would suggest here http://www.suse.co.uk/uk/private/download/
By the way if you want AV software with it be my guest. Waste of time though. If you decide to join us.
Welcome to the worlds biggest hacker science project. There is a reason the little punks leave us alone. Fear.

Send an e-mail with questions. The choices are endless.

TTFN

http://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/TN_gamingtux.JPG

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by jonny on Jan 30^th, 2004, 8:41pm

Thanks Kirk.....im getting sick and tired of this MS bullshit.

Plus, I want to post cool pics of Penquins....FU Billy Bullshit!!!!

...................................jonny

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Mark C on Jan 30^th, 2004, 9:01pm

Not so fast yall.....I will have you know MicroSoft has provided me a pretty good set of fringe benefits and next year I intend to go back to school to become MS Network certified. That should put shoes on the little one's feet for years! LOL! LONG LIVE MS EXPLOITS!

I gotta a job for life.

BTW, I have never got a virus or worm on my MS boxs at home. I am kinda geeky about that. My hobby seems to be keeping it secure.....now work is another story..geez.. ;;D

http://htomc.dns2go.com/anim/anim/BGATES.GIF

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Kirk on Jan 30^th, 2004, 9:38pm

Chicks dig penguins.
http://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/TN_homebm08.JPG
Tattoes anyone?
http://jsoftco.8m.com/images/the_pianist.jpg_t.jpg

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Opus on Jan 30^th, 2004, 9:53pm

Hey jonny,
This post is being write with Linux mandrake, It is called Linux but it really is GNU/Linux, as most of the distro's come with a lot of apps written by GNU. You can put GNU/Linux on with any windows using a dual boot system. I am planning on a quad boot system, all on the same hard drive. If you don't have any special software or hardware then all that you want to do will all ready on the CD's or available for easy down load. Although I have had some problems I do tend to push the envelope a bit. You shouldn't have too many problems and it should be easier than win 2000.

Opus-who-is-a-freind-of-Tux/Paul

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by andy on Jan 30^th, 2004, 10:00pm

Them Penguins are just so much fun.
Check out this cool game
http://badger.ing.me.uk/~ahmulh/pingu.htm

I think my best score was 573

My head feels great but my back sure hurts.

andy

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Opus on Jan 31^st, 2004, 8:16am

Andy,
That is just plain sick, but I did get a 586.5.

Opus/Paul

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by jonny on Jan 31^st, 2004, 1:09pm

588.3 and im still playing....I love this game....LMMFAO ;;D

.........................jonny

Up that to 588.8....LMMFAO

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by brain_cramps on Jan 31^st, 2004, 1:16pm

on 01/30/04 at 21:53:45, Opus wrote:

...You shouldn't have too many problems and it should be easier than win 2000...

Yep --- keep pluggin it. Sooner or later Linux will have 10% of the market. Maybe next year! ::)

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Kirk on Jan 31^st, 2004, 3:03pm

Grant has a point. Stick to being a Lemming.
After all your self interests should allways be market driven. Not everyone can have the best after all. Life is like that. Stick with W2K. It's the American way.

http://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/clear-your-windows.jpg

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by brain_cramps on Jan 31^st, 2004, 3:17pm

on 01/31/04 at 15:03:59, Kirk wrote:

Talked to someone the other day sending out resumes in a non-Word format and they were wonderin why they weren't getting any replies... LMAO!

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Donna_D. on Jan 31^st, 2004, 3:39pm

on 01/30/04 at 20:41:42, jonny wrote:

Thanks Kirk.....im getting sick and tired of this MS bullshit.

Plus, I want to post cool pics of Penquins....FU Billy Bullshit!!!!

...................................jonny

Couldn't agree with you more on that statement, jonny.

I am going to be putting together a new computer for myself and installing SuSe 9.x as the OS and KDE for the windows desktop. From everything I have heard Linux is muuuuuuch better than M$.

....if you think you like pics of penguins...ask Kirk to send you some pics of the Penguinistas...now those pics are right up your alley! ;)

Penguins Rule,

Donna D

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Kirk on Jan 31^st, 2004, 3:40pm

So make the resume a PDF. We havin fun yet 8)
heehee wait for it..........PULL
http://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/pee-on-logo2.jpg

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by jonny on Jan 31^st, 2004, 3:54pm

I fuckin love it....Battle of the geeks.....LOL ;;D

........................jonny

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Kirk on Jan 31^st, 2004, 4:35pm

Look at it this way Mr. Alchin VP of Windows at MS stated in Public "We can make an operating system as good as Linux.". I patiently await for this to happen.
So far no cigar.
I do wish them the best of luck with it. After all look at all the money and time people have invested in his Corporation. They surely deserve something for thier money. Don't they?

OK it's beer thirty.

TTFN

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by brad267 on Jan 31^st, 2004, 5:55pm

With shrinking corporate budgets, I've been forced to look at "alternatives" like Linux.

I like!

... And instead of buying 100 copies of Windows XP, I'll just keep that technician w/ 2 kids employed another year....

Doing my part,
Brad

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Opus on Feb 1^st, 2004, 7:15pm

Open office is perfectly capable of making any kind of word file, but what if the office you send it to uses a mac? `As Kirk says, no one should have trouble reading a PDF, that's why the "P" means portable.

Opus/Paul

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by brain_cramps on Feb 2^nd, 2004, 1:08am

on 02/01/04 at 19:15:19, Opus wrote:

...but what if the office you send it to uses a mac?...

then i wouldn't be sending them a resume ::)

ever heard of Oracle running on a Mac (yes there is a version, but even Oracle execs think it is a joke!)

Title: Re: Talk to me Geeks!!!!
Post by Kirk on Feb 2^nd, 2004, 2:14am

I am sure that as soon as the CEO of Oracle,who shall remane nameless. But goes by the initials Larry Ellisen stops chasing after UFOs. I am sure something seriouswill be done for the Mac.
Can't blame Mac for that now can we?

TTFN

PS. Star Office will do a file for MACs just dandy.