Chris L

Interesting news received from our internal IT dept this morning:

"We also have advance notice that this weekend, 16 August, the virus could attack again in a slightly different format - attacking 'Microsoft windows update', Microsoft's Internet site used for distributing software upgrades and security patches. Due to this, we will be monitoring the network to reduce the risk, and if necessary, may block access to the Internet at certain times."

Anyone else heard about this? I think it would be wise to make sure you have your PC correctly patched now!

Chris

JackClark

"The worm contains a payload to initiate a Denial of Service attack against windowsupdate.com after August 16. This payload involves sending SYN packets to windowsupdate.com on TCP port 80 for the purpose of preventing users from patching their systems via Windows Update. "

Two new variants now detected by McAfee, other Antivirus software may need to be updated.

Newly Discovered Viruses

Chris L

Thanks Jack

PiNkEyE69

I thought my Pc had it on sunday due to it shutting down 2-3 times, but a scan using symantics checker said I was clean.
I quickly updated Zone Alarm, Norton, and windows update
I see it's made the news now

[Edited by PiNkEyE69 - 8/14/2003 9:07:46 AM]

snowcrash

Jack I have a question 4 u if ya don't mind..

Currently our organisation runs Virusscan 4.5.1 (Site Licence) - what is it's compatibility with WindowsXP (SP1) ? can they run together or should i pester for upgrading?

cheers,
simon.

JackClark

They should run just fine, but, if you have a subscription licence - which is very likely - then you're entitled to Version 7 which is a far better version than the one you're running currently.

rogp

Jack,

Its a bit of a cheeky question but do SN members get a discount? I need to renew a 50 user, Vscan, Netshield and Groupshield licence/subscription in the very near future......

Roger

JackClark

If I was in sales yes, but as I'm not all I can give is free advise. Send me a mail when it's time for renewal and I'll make sure you're treated well.

rogp

Thanks Jack.

JR55

Roger, i work for an IT reseller and I would be more than happy to offer you or any other SN members a damn good deal on their renewals. If yuo are interested drop me a line.
Cheers
Jon

snowcrash

cheers Jack, I'll pester central IT about it

Nimbus

JackClark,

Just a quick question. We also run Virusscan 4.5.1 on our Corp Net. However we have Verision 7 ready to roll out but were told not to as it had problems in our environment (WinNT SP4). Is this correct?

Sorry for going OT. Mail me if you like...

Cheers

JackClark

No worries, I've not heard of any conflict, but I'm not in support. If it helps, the majority of machines here at work are NT4 - SP4 I think - and are running just fine.

JackClark

Ah, this could be the problem.

VirusScan Enterprise 7.0 is supported on the following Microsoft Windows operating systems:
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation with SP 6 or 6a
Windows NT 4.0 Server with SPack 6 or 6a
Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Server with SPack 6 or 6a
Windows 2000 Professional with SP 1, 2, or 3
Windows 2000 Server with SP 1, 2, or 3
Windows 2000 Advanced Server with SP 1, 2, or 3
Windows 2000 DataCenter Server with SP 1, 2, or 3
Windows Server 2003 Standard
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
Windows Server 2003 Web
Windows XP Home and Professional with SP 1

Nimbus

That'll be it then....

Guess we need to wait until we upgrade to Win2K.


Cheers for that