Re: Formatted my drive, still spyware/virus, how is it possible?

From: leslie (LESLIE_at_JRLVAX.HOUSTON.RR.COM)
Date: 04/28/05 

Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 01:17:19 GMT

kamal.mansoor@gmail.com wrote:
: Hello-
:
: I noticed a lot of unidentified processes on my system and after
: failing every trick that i could think of, resorted to a complete
: re-install of OS (Win 2000), during the install process when prompted I
: chose "Format Partition", the OS got installed and with that "fresh"
: system I went online, the next thing I knew all of my friendly spywares
: and /or viruses were there.
:
    http://www.sans.org/rr/papers/index.php?id=1298
    Windows XP: Surviving the First Day

   "Windows XP: Surviving the First Day
    SANS Institute Internet Storm Center

    Since its release, a number of severe security vulnerabilities have
    been discovered in Windows XP. These vulnerabilities are used by
    worms and viruses, making it impossible to connect an unsecured,
    unpatched system to the Internet for any amount of time without
    risking exposure and infection. Users of new computers are faced
    with the dilemma of being infected by these worms before being able
    to download the necessary patches.

    This guide will show how to install Windows XP securely, without
    being infected by these worms during the patching process..."

HTH,

--Jerry Leslie
  Note: leslie@jrlvax.houston.rr.com is invalid for email

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