Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions2003.08.30

From: Tom Pepper Willett (tompepper_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/31/03 

Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 07:39:00 -0500

But they don't read the previous questions and replies anyway, so why would
they read this? ;-)

Tom

"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net> wrote
in message news:3F516B38.AE2FBECD@pacbell.net...
| Oh heavens yes... look at the number of repetitive questions in these
newsgroups.
| It's an attempt to help people from the "get-go"
|
| computer techie wrote:
|
| > Karl Levinson [x y] mvp wrote:
| > > Before you post a question to a Microsoft.public.*.security newsgroup,
note
| > > that your question may already be answered below:
| > >
| > > Answers to Top Frequently Asked Questions:
| > > http://securityadmin.info
| > >
| > > My question is not mentioned below. How do I get an answer
immediately,
| > > with no waiting?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
| > > See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
| > > See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
| > > See also: http://www.google.com
| > >
| > > I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I
need
| > > to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#netiquette
| > >
| > >
| > > I have the RPC Blaster worm "virus," what do I do?
| > > http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
| > > ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
| > >
| > > My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages.
| > > There is a TFTP message or file on my computer.
| > > My computer keeps locking up, and/or rebooting, or telling me that it
will
| > > reboot in 1 minute.
| > > http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
| > > ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
| > >
| > > Where can I download the Blaster worm / RPC DCOM patch?
| > > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
| > > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
| > >
| > > I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update. Where can I
get
| > > the patch?
| > > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
| > > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
| > >
| > > I just installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my
computer is
| > > having problems.
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#patchbroke
| > >
| > > I received an email from Microsoft / Microsoft Support / Microsoft
Internet
| > > Security Center claiming to be a security patch [or comprehensive
Internet
| > > Explorer update]. Is this a virus?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#microsoftemail
| > > ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
| > >
| > > I received a virus email from a Microsoft email address. Who do I
report
| > > this to?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#microsoftemail
| > >
| > > I'm having a problem caused by the JDBGMGR.EXE Teddy Bear "virus"
hoax, or I
| > > want to replace this file.
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#jdbgmgr
| > >
| > > I forgot my Windows logon password and can't log in. How do I reset
it?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#password
| > >
| > > I have a problem or a question with a virus or with antivirus.
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#virus
| > > NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
| > >
| > > Why is Outlook Express blocking my attachments as "unsafe"?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#attachments
| > >
| > > How do I stop getting pop-up messages? Or adware? Or spyware?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#pop-ups
| > >
| > > How do I block people from viewing adult or objectionable content on a
| > > computer?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentfilter
| > >
| > > How do I block spam emails?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#spam
| > >
| > > There is a Content Advisor password blocking me from certain web
sites.
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentadvisor
| > >
| > > How do I delete an FTP folder that a hacker put on my computer and I
cannot
| > > delete?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#ftpfolder
| > >
| > > Have I been hacked? What do I do if I've been hacked?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#hacked
| > >
| > > How do I re-secure a computer that has been hacked?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#re-secure
| > >
| > > How do I test or improve the security on my computer to avoid being
hacked?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#harden
| > >
| > > How do I investigate a suspicious IP address that may be trying to
hack me?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#trace
| > >
| > > How do I report a hacker?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#reporthacker
| > >
| > > How do I use a port scanner or vulnerability scanner to test my
security?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#portscanner
| > >
| > > How do I encrypt my files and/or hard drive?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#encryption
| > >
| > > How do I get a firewall? IDS?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#firewall
| > >
| > > I want to use the IPSec filtering or IP filtering feature of Windows
to
| > > block certain ports and have a problem or question.
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#ipsec
| > >
| > > I have a problem or question with the XP ICF firewall.
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#icf
| > >
| > > I have a problem or question with the IIS URLScan tool.
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#urlscan
| > >
| > > How do I change the banner on my computer or server to hide what
software
| > > version I'm using?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#banner
| > >
| > > How do I enable Windows Auditing to tell who logged into Windows or
who
| > > accessed a file?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#auditing
| > >
| > > How do I inspect and disable programs that start up when Windows
starts?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#startup
| > >
| > > How do I use RUNAS or let someone use RUNAS to run commands as
administrator
| > > without having to type the password?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#runas
| > >
| > > How do I let non-administrator users run Defrag or change their IP
address?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#runas
| > >
| > >
| > > My question is not mentioned above. How do I get an answer
immediately,
| > > with no waiting?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
| > > See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
| > > See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
| > > See also: http://www.google.com
| > >
| > > I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I
need
| > > to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#netiquette
| > >
| > > Note that this is NOT a full list of all the questions answered in the
FAQ.
| > > Chances are, your question has probably already been answered. The
complete
| > > FAQ is at:
| > > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contents
| > >
| > >
| > > I hope this is helpful. Feedback, suggestions and criticism regarding
the
| > > FAQ are welcome and may be emailed to me.
| > >
| > > kind regards,
| > > Karl Levinson, CISSP, MCSE, MVP
| > > email: levinson_k@despammed.com
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > >
| > is this constant posting of the same thing to several newsgroups really
| > necessary???
| >
| > theres no need to keep posting it every few hours! is there???
|
| --
| "Don't lose sight of security. Security is a state of being, not a
| state of budget. He with the most firewalls still does not win.
| Put down that honeypot and keep up to date on your patches. Demand
| better security from vendors and hold them responsible. Use what
| you have, and make sure you know how to use it properly and effectively."
| ~ Rain Forest Puppy
|
| http://www.wiretrip.net/rfp/txt/evolution.txt
|
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