A new virus!

[HuffleDuck]

I dunno if it national wide in America yet but my school got hit big time.. SO many teachers today got virus on their computers. The whole school system have to shut down from time to time(it's so annoying keep hearing the announcement to shut down their computers. ). It has been for 2 days now.

I think my computer has been hacked one time.. but sinced it's an old computer i dont really care.

[Nacht]

Just run windows update somewhat more regular... No danger here with the latest critical updates....

[Nacht]

The worm is building a big name for itself because it easily takes advantage of flaws in Windows... (like most virus =P)

Get youself a Linux build!! heheheh
I'm a tad cynical okay?

Paul, my penguin isn't expressive enough =)

Look it list of security updates for redhat linux

Obviously the acne faced computer geeks spreading virusses target Windows most of the time since it's by far the most used OS. That doesn't mean it's less secure than linux.

[Mint]

Oh this is so crazy - apparently this virus hit many many companies. So now they put this really strict Filter at my work. I practically can't go anywhere on the internet! Im surprised that this link still works!!

All my game sites......

[2F2Type_R]

Look it list of security updates for redhat linux

Obviously the acne faced computer geeks spreading virusses target Windows most of the time since it's by far the most used OS. That doesn't mean it's less secure than linux.

Whether Windows is less secure than linux or not is arguable, and like you say its obviously the target of "acne faced computer geeks" since its the most used OS (or the fact that they integrated their browser into a mainstream OS and used strong arm tactics to stifle competition... But let's not get into that ).

I don't know, but when ~99% of computer users who are sooo hopelessly dependent on Windows have breakdowns... its just frustrating to see that they can't simply just load up another OS, could be the next best thing if its crucial they have an operational computer

[Scellanis]

*shrugz* one symptom is your computer is constantly restarting itself

haha, this computer has been doing that for ages......but i know this and my own one dont have it...cos this is windows 98 and and mine is windows ME (and not connected) and according to my University neither is affected.....

good job too cos my sister never does critical update or virus definitions for this computer.....

[Scellanis]

ok, i just got this from my university.....they originally sent out what paul posted on the other page but now they have sent out this (you can ignore the contacting the help desk bit cos thats only for uni members)

The rest of the message relates to the now famous Lovsan or Blaster
virus
and is directed at users of WindowsNT, Windows2000 and WindowsXP only.
Users of Windows98 and WindowsME and all non-Windows systems (such as
Macs) can ignore the remainder of the message.

This is a follow up to the message of 12 August in which we advised all
users of the affected versions of Windows to install a Microsoft
security
patch.

Further experience both here and elsewhere has revealed problems with
the
Microsoft security patch which we recommended in Tuesday's message. New
versions of the virus have appeared, and doubts have been expressed
about
the value of the securithy patch on its own.

To make things more certain we suggest that you download and run a
small
program which will tell you whether it has detected a Lovsan infection,
and also whether it has found the security patch correctly installed.

Please see http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/lis/help/virus/lovsan.html
for more information, and contact the Helpdesk if you need more advice.

The web page advises you to install all the available Windows "critical
updates" for your system, and this can be a long process. We
appreciate
that not all users will be able to carry out the the recommended
procedures before the weekend, particularly as the Microsoft Website is
likely to be stretched. If the detection tool reports that you do
not have the patch installed and you do not have time to install the
critical updates as suggested you must not turn on your computer over
the
weekend. It is in any case advisable to switch off your computer when
it
is left overnight, but if you have not installed the critical updates
this
precaution is essential. This is because the virus is expected to
become
active on 16 August.

looks like the virus has adapted to the original solution and the new version that can beat the patch will be on the rampage this weekend looking for vunerable computers.....im assuming all the stuff they mention you need to download can be found through looking at the page....good luck

[Edited to make the link work - Paul ]