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Topic: Email virus going around?!?
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James Henry
New Member From: Sherwood, AR, USA
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posted 02 May 2002 05:12 PM
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I received the virus described in the forum.
I had the e-mail address of my wife's cousin
who lives in Michigan. It had the word "RECORD" in the subject space. opened the attachment but my Mccaffee virus detector removed it as it was being opened. However, when I ran a complete scan of all my files I found that the e-mail had been backed up automatically by AOL so I had to delete it again. ------------------
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Ron Whitworth
Member From: Yuma,Ariz. USA
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posted 02 May 2002 05:28 PM
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Hi Everyone;
I just got home from work & was reading thru this thread..
To Jim Phelps:I meant no disrespect to you when i made the comment about Mark's credentials-i value your opinion just as i do his & everyone else's here.I think my problem was that i installed the "whole program" of Norton Systemworks-not just the anti-virus part of it.Yes; i still have the same computer & it is purring along just fine since i removed tha program.
To Jon & Jeff:Everytime i get my hand near the box the Norton Systemworks program is in
my hand gets the "shakes"..I just don't think i can bring myself to put it back on my computer + i am sure it is outdated by a couple of versions at least..I am going to take Mark's suggestion & look into the McAfee program..I like what he said here
" McAfee - You purchase version 6.x and as long as you register your copy, you get a lifetime subscription of updates. It also AUTOMATICALLY updates while you are connected to the internet. You don't even know it is happening".
I want to Thank Everyone who contributed to this thread as i am really learning something here about this virus stuff & the software to fight it..Thanks Ron |
Dan Dowd
Member From: Paducah,KY
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posted 02 May 2002 06:04 PM
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I just got the W32Klez virus again. this time it came from cmschade@commandnet.net anf the subject was Next contain's file. The last one said it came from someone in Canada. |
Jim Phelps
Member From: just out of Mexico City
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posted 02 May 2002 06:36 PM
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Hi Ron - Shoot, I know you didn't mean any disrepect to me! I didn't sense anything of the sort.  I put the "don't have Mark's credentials" in there just because I'm aware that I really don't! Sorry if I made you think I was somehow offended, that wasn't even in my mind. Back to your problem, sounds like if you're still nervous about Norton (and I can't say I blame you after your experience) then McAfee might be your solution. Good luck, should work out OK. |
Jim Smith
Member From: Plano, TX, USA
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posted 03 May 2002 07:30 PM
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I have and use parts of Norton Systemworks. I also use WeatherBug, and one of their (many) emails has an offer for Norton Systemworks 2002 for $29.95 including free shipping! Here's the link: http://www.clubape.com/index.cfm/a/browse/lo/aws/refBy/DW20020424/sku/SWN2PC/index.html Here's some of the hype: quote:
This terrific suite of products from Norton combines the world's #1 utility suite with advanced tools for PC experts. You get 6 state-of-the-art PC utilities costing over $300 if bought separately! Includes 365 days of online updates!
And here's a small disclaimer: quote:
Please note this CD-ROM product ships in a flat pack without a box or jewel case. It comes with complete installation instructions on the CD or with manual included. This utility suite comes with complete on one CD-ROM & includes 365 days of online upgrades.
All in all, it sounds like a heck of a deal! [This message was edited by Jim Smith on 03 May 2002 at 07:31 PM.] |
CHIP FOSSA
Member From: Monson, MA 01057 U.S.A.
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posted 04 May 2002 12:45 AM
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I also have Norton System Works 2001. I've had it well over a year now, and I'm still updating virus definitions etc. for free.I have everything else that came packaged in
SystemWorks, except the anti-virus, disabled.
And the anti-virus is also shutdown in the background. I put it on when I feel I should check for viruses and take it off after. I used to have everything on SW up and running and it just overwhelmed the PC. It got to be too much. |
Fred Truitt
Member From: Port au Port, Newfoundland, Canada
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posted 04 May 2002 07:31 AM
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I was zapped with the W32klez.gen virus yesterday, 3 May, While I was out. I came home, opened my e-mail to find approximately 30 returned mail messages I never sent. About 60% of the "To" addresses were familiar. Anyway, thanks to my ISP, he put me on to Symantec and between last night and this morning the removal tools tell me I am clean. I will however get some of the higher powered software, that I've read about on this and other posts. Please accept my apologies if you received any of the disease from me.
TO Mark and all, This is my first time reading this section. It is most informative and I'll check in here from now on..........Fred |
Ron Whitworth
Member From: Yuma,Ariz. USA
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posted 05 May 2002 11:07 AM
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To Jim Phelps- NO problem..Thanks
To Jim Smith- That is one "smokin'" deal there buddy!! Now you got my wheels turning again..I take it you do NOT have to be a member of this to buy from them at that deep discounted price??
To Fred Truitt- these guys here will help you get your virus problem cleared up as they wwas able to help me out a bunch ...Ron |
HowardR
Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.
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posted 14 May 2002 09:56 PM
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Mark, thank you. I just wiped out that virus with the tool that I downloaded from the link which you provided. I've got my Norton antivirus loaded, which I was unable to do previously because of the virus.This forum is great. |
Harry Hess
Member From: Blue Bell, PA., USA
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posted 23 July 2002 10:06 PM
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I think I have this Klez virus because I'm receiving email from myself.I upgraded to the latest version of NortonAntiVirus. I installed it and ran the "Live Update". I ran a scan and it comes back clean. I went to the afore mentioned Symantec link to download the "fix", but they have none for Mac and they say the Klez virus does not affect Mac's. Then why am I receiving email from myself? Thanks for any help. Regards,
HH |
Everett Cox
Member From: Marengo, OH, USA
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posted 23 July 2002 11:53 PM
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Harry-- A few days ago I was checking the spam that was being filtered/blocked at my ISP and was very disturbed to see 4 different messages FROM MYSELF. Like you, I figured a virus had gotten by PC-Cillin and immediately scanned my machines. Didn't find any bugs. Went back to the ISP site and opened the messages (had not done that earlier) and read that the senders openly stated they had put MY address in BOTH the 'To' AND 'From' fields. There seemed to be more than one actual sender involved. I hope this is not a new trend in spam. BUT, there was no virus, at least. --Everett |
Jim Smith
Member From: Plano, TX, USA
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posted 24 July 2002 06:42 AM
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As has been said before, this virus randomly puts names from the infected user's address book as the sender. My PC is clean, but I occasionally get returned email that I supposedly sent (but didn't) that was addressed to people I don't even know and aren't in my address book. |
Mark Ardito
Member From: Chicago, IL, USA
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posted 24 July 2002 07:05 AM
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Harry,If you have run a live update and then scanned the machine, I would say you are clean. The Klez virus does spoof email addresses. Mine gets spoofed all the time. Mark
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John Gretzinger
Member From: Northridge, CA
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posted 25 July 2002 10:37 AM
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Boy - this stuff never ends.Let me recap a lot of the stuff being said here. #1 - Get a GOOD anti-virus product that updated daily or as needed and use it. **Personal preference PC-cillin or Sophos. Personal dislikes - McAffee. The reasons continue to be valid although they date back to 1985.** #2 - If you have always on Internet (DSL, Cable, etc.) Get and use a personal firewall. ** Personal preference Zone Alarm - consistantly works on both incoming and outgoing files.** #3 - Remember that KLEZ takes a look at the infected machine and used the Outlook Address book (contact list, etc.) to find a "From" addressee for the message it sends out to most if not everyone in your address book. Very seldom will it use your real address as the From address. Security professionals know this and don't really expect You to do anything - many of the return messages and "You sent a message containing a virus" from corporate firewalls are system generated and not personal. #4 - Back up early and often. #5 - If you don't know computers well, know someone well who does. Enjoy jdg ------------------
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