Trojans & Firewall

From: TOYOTA MR2 (toyota_mr2@netvisao.pt)
Date: 03/22/02 

From: "TOYOTA MR2" <toyota_mr2@netvisao.pt>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 23:53:42 -0000

Is ur system secure???

http://www.moosoft.com/download.php
Go there, downalod, install, update and scan ur system for trojans. If u
have them, clean them.

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!!!

Relevant Pages

  • Re: spyware-spykiller
    ... install lavasoft ad-aware 6.0 and it should help. ... free download. ... >disable your Windows Messenger service. ... with a good firewall, ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • RE: Lost My Desktop
    ... Some of this does not apply if you have Windows XP SP2. ... Make sure of these settings and nothing will install without you ... Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer) ... [[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if a Web ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: SP2 & firewall
    ... > I installed as firewall Zonealarm and everything is working fine. ... and antivirus while you install Service Pack 2 from the complete install ... What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • Re: FTC Complaint filed
    ... There is no way to limit what M$ wants to install on your system because they hide the descriptions, ... And they don't need that particular download at all to put more copy protection code on your pc. ... I have long said, in my opinion and pre-Vista, that Windows 95 was the best OS Microsoft ever made. ... should be with your PCB software maker. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsmedia.player)
  • Re: Startup programs
    ... > If you don't wish to follow all of the advice immediately, ... I will assume a "Windows" operating system is what ... If there was more than one, install ... You should at least turn on the built in firewall. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)