Re: Trojans & Firewall
From: Tracker (TheTrackers@attbi.com)Date: 03/22/02
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From: Tracker <TheTrackers@attbi.com> Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 06:01:32 GMT
The only problem I find with housecall is their registration is
insecure- the unlock on the bottom left and opening the web site shows
this business has an insecure registration. To me, this is
un-professional.
Tracker
>
> Scan your system for viruses online for free, just go to this url and it
> will look and clean all your drives without cost.
> http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
>
> Check for spyware on your system and remove it. Spyware Ad-aware
> Removal available from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> This worm was found on September 18th, 2001. It quickly spread around the
> world. Nimda is a complex virus with a mass mailing worm component which
> spreads itself in attachments named README.EXE. If affects Windows 95,
> Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000 users.
> Nimda is the first worm to modify existing web sites to start offering
> infected files for download. Also it is the first worm to use normal end
> user machines to scan for vulnerable web sites. This technique enables Nimda
> to easily reach intranet web sites located behind firewalls - some worms
> such as Code Red couldn't directly do. Nimda uses the Unicode exploit to
> infect IIS web servers. This hole can be closed with a Microsoft patch,
> downloadable from:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-078.asp
> The MIME exploit used by the worm can be fixed with this patch:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-020.asp For more
> info visit the following site:
> http://www.europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/nimda.shtml
>
> Check your system for open ports. Very complete tests. The most reliable one
> I know.
> http://scan.sygatetech.com/
>
> To check open ports https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
>
> http://grc.com/UnPnP/UnPnP.htm
> That is for information on the Microsoft Universal Plug and Play service and
> download of the program that allows you to disable it. That feature being
> enabled MIGHT TURN YOUR PC INTO A SERVER
> This is to test your ports status. https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
> If u have port 5000 open, please go to the 1st URL, download the program,
> run it and disable that feature.
> That feature is enabled at least on XP, ME and 98
>
> NoShare and LetShare are terrific solutions for quickly, easily, and
> reversibly disabling and enabling NetBIOS resource sharing.
> When you are sharing NetBios resources, you are not fully protected, for you
> can still be hacked. You can download these disabling and enabling NetBios
> resource sharing files at http://grc.com/faq-shieldsup.htm#139
> Windows XP users DO NOT download and install No Share file!!! Disabling
> NetBIOS resource sharing cannot be done by using this tiny program. If you
> install this file on XP you are going to need the Let Share file installed
> to reverse this disabling. If you already rebooted your pc...it's too late
> and you are going to have to format and reinstall Windows XP.
> Best thing to do is download both programs, just in case. I had my ISP
> "knocking on my door" all the time on NetBIOS, haven't seen them in 2
> months. Now they try UDP on random ports, Sygate takes care of them.
> Also important...I'm not sure if No Share can be used on NT and 2000. On 95,
> 98, 98 SE and ME it can and works great. I'm on ME, cable connection, have
> no complaints. NetBIOS is safe.
>
> Test if your firewall is safe of it is leaking in terms of security
> http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm
>
> Go to this site for an Internet Security Forum
> http://grc.com/cb-faq.htm
>
> Check here for software that is suspected bo be SpyWare
> http://grc.com/oo/suspects.htm
>
> Want a good firewall that is really simple to operate and incredibly
> effective???
>
> To download the Sygate firewall to either of these URL's:
> http://www.sygate.com/swat/default.htm
> or http://www.sygate.com/swat/free/default.php
>
> 1- Go to http:// www.zonealarm.com
> 2- Download zonealarm
> 3- Install it and set it to low or medium.
>
> Tiny Firewall http://www.tinysoftware.com/pwall.php
>
> If u r networking then u might wanna try this...
> http://www.sygate.com/swat/products/gate_ov.htm
> Share and Secure One Internet Connection for Multiple Users Integrated
> Security
> Sygate Home Network features a built-in firewall that delivers
> enterprise-quality security to your connected machines. As a result,
> would-be intruders are prevented from viewing and accessing your network.
> You can also add solid protection to your gateway machine by utilizing
> Sygate Personal Firewall, FREE to consumers.
> System Requirements
> Gateway Machine:
> 486-class processor or higher. Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, NT 4.0 and
> Windows 2000 Pro/Server. 32 MB RAM or greater. One Network Interface
> Card -Works with Ethernet, Home PNA and Wireless Interface cards. An analog
> modem with a working Internet account with Microsoft Dial-Up Networking 1.2
> (or higher) or America On Line 4.0 or higher or an ISDN, xDSL, DirectPC or
> cable modem and Internet Service Provider
> -Note: Broadband Internet connections can be shared using a single Network
> Interface Card. Client Machines:Any TCP/IP client including Windows, BeOS,
> Mac, or Unix-based systems.
>
> Finally, here is something concerning firewall setup
> instructions...http://www.firewall-net.com/
> Has firewall setup instruction
>
> Also...if u download Sygate Personal Firewall Pro 5.0, u can prevent any
> application from acting as a server!!!
>
> Think u got enough information???
>
> Ur absolutely WRONG!!! There's never too much or enough information on this
> subject!!!
>
> There is but one solution for people not to be hacked...KEEP THE HELL AWAY
> FROM THE INTERNET!!! That's the only way!!!
>
> One final warning to anyone reading this message...if u r running Black Ice
> Defender, ur firewall is leeking and ur not fully protected....go to the
> Leak Test I mentioned above!!!
>
> Greetings from Portugal!!!
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