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

From: Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz SBS Rocks [MVP] (sbradcpa_at_pacbell.net)
Date: 08/31/03 

Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 20:27:52 -0700
To: computer techie <email@123.com>

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
> >
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> is this constant posting of the same thing to several newsgroups really
> necessary???
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> theres no need to keep posting it every few hours! is there??? 

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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
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