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Marshall
I don't use McAfee AV even though it came preinstalled on a couple of our
computers. The reason I dropped it at that time was because I either
couldn't figure out how to update it weekly. Seems at that time, they
wanted me to buy another copy. I use Symantec's Norton AV as part of
SystemWorks. I don't think there is a problem with whatever AV program you
use as long as you keep the database updated. I update mine at least once a
week and more often if I hear of a new attack.
I also use ConSeal PC Firewall which has worked out well. I tried The
Cleaner and am now going to try TDS-2. I also use Zone Alarm which prevents
anything on my computer from contacting the Internet without my permission.
A lot of people use BlackIce with ConSeal and seem to be happy. I have also
used IA99 on my wife's computer but have standardized on ConSeal PC Firewall
for my primary firewall. This way I just have to maintain one ruleset.
I still get periodic attacks, so I think they're worth the investment.
You can also check out your system's vulnerability to attack by using one of
the test sites available on the Internet.
https://secure1.e-softinc.com/
http://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
http://www.hackerwhacker.com/
http://www.secure-me.net/r3/dsl
There is additional site to look at as well:
http://www.commodon.com/threat/frame.htm
Guy
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Liu,Marshall,GLENDALE,Finance
Sent: Monday, December 06, 1999 9:12 AM
To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: - VIRUS ALERT!
Guy & MS List:
The PC I purchased included the McAfee's anti-virus program and I've
activated the program to scan my internet traffic.
Having said that, can anyone shed light on how effective McAfee's anti-virus
products are when compared to Conseal & BlackIce ?
Is it an overkill to install either or both of those products ?
Are there system issues with using all three simultaneously ?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks,
Marshall M. Liu
Senior Systems Analyst
(818) 549 - 6269
marshall.liu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Guy Tann [SMTP:grt@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 7:53 PM
> To: Metastock
> Subject: FW: - VIRUS ALERT!
>
> Don't know if this was posted since I haven't received anything from the
> list today. In case it was posted, I apoligize. It looks like a
> different
> one than the one from a day or two ago.
>
> Guy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-SysWorks-Techinfo-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-SysWorks-Techinfo-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Symantec
> News Bulletins
> Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 6:09 PM
> To: SYSWORKS-TECHINFO-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: - VIRUS ALERT!
>
> The following is a copy of Norton AntiVirus Alert we sent
> out earlier today December 3, 1999. It contains urgent virus
> information that could be of interest to you.
>
> =============================================================
> ** NORTON ANTIVIRUS EMERGENCY NEWS BULLETIN - VIRUS ALERT! **
> =============================================================
>
> December 3, 1999
> _____________________________
>
> WARNING! New Y2K virus spreads through email!
>
> W32.Mypics.Worm is a new, destructive Y2K worm virus. It comes into
> your system as an email attachment disguised as a picture. The worm
> propagates automatically on Windows 9x and Windows NT platforms and
> has a destructive payload that triggers in the year 2000. It also
> changes the Home page in Internet Explorer to a site containing adult
> content.
>
> *** THIS VIRUS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS!
>
> Do NOT open an email attachment named Pics4You.exe. ***
>
> To ensure that your system is protected against this new virus, you
> must update your detection definitions.
>
> *** Monitor the site
>
> http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/vURL.cgi/nav23
>
> for notice when the virus definitions have been updated and for full
> details on this destructive virus. ***
>
> W32/MYPICS.WORM Y2K VIRUS DESCRIPTION:
>
> * A new, destructive Y2K virus has been discovered that disguises
> itself as a Y2K problem. W32/Mypics.worm is a computer worm that is
> received as an email attachment disguised as a picture.
>
> * Once it infects the host computer it attempts to send itself
> using Microsoft Outlook to up to 50 people in the users' Microsoft
> Outlook address book. It also changes the Home page in Internet
> Explorer to a site containing adult content.
>
> * Additionally, on Jan.1, 2000, the worm will overwrite the
> checksum data in the host computer's CMOS memory so when the system
> is rebooted the user will think that there may be a Y2K related
> problem with the computer's BIOS. Once the computer is restarted the
> virus will attempt to format the local hard drives and erase all data.
>
> CHARACTERISTICS OF INFECTION:
>
> * W32/Mypics.worm arrives in an e-mail, with no subject line. The
> body of the message reads, "Here's some pictures for you!" The e-
> mail message contains a "Pics4You.exe" attachment that is
> approximately 34,304 bytes in size.
>
> * Once the user opens the attachment, the worm loads itself into
> memory and executes by sending out copies of itself attached to e-
> mails addressed to up to 50 people in the users address list.
>
> * In addition, it modifies the system registry to load its dropped
> file "cbios.com" on system startup and also changes the user's home
> page in Internet Explorer to
>
> http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Vista/8279/index.html
>
> a site that contains some adult content.
>
> * On Jan. 1, 2000 or on any day during the year 2000, the worm
> writes to the computers CMOS memory to invalidate the system
> integrity or checksum data. The next time the system is rebooted, the
> user will be warned that the "CMOS checksum is invalid," making the
> user believe that it is a Y2K problem, not a computer worm. After
> validating the CMOS data the computer will continue to boot and if
> the file 'cbios.com' is located in the root directory of the C drive,
> the virus will silently load itself and then completely reformat the
> D: and C: local hard drives.
>
> VIRUS RATING:
>
> Medium/High Risk
>
>
> RECCOMENDATIONS/PROTECTION:
>
> * Do not attempt to open the attached document.
>
> * Download new definitions set. This will be available late
> December 3, 1999, through Symantec's LiveUpdate feature or from the
> Symantec Web site at www.symantec.com/avcenter/download.html. Update
> virus anti-virus software to ensure protection against both variants.
>
>
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