Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked question

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 08/31/04 

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 18:31:19 -0400

Ah, or to be ignored for asking a FAQ. :-D

modboy wrote:
> With all that content, it is much eaiser to re-post and wait for a
> reply
>
> :)
>
> "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
>>
>> I'm getting an LSASS error message, and/or I have the Sasser virus.
>> 1) Run anti-virus that is configured to download the latest
>> updates every week or even every day. www.grisoft.com is free
>> anti-virus. 2) You also need to install all the patches for your
>> system software from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com, starting
>> with the MS04-011 patch. Microsoft generally releases security
>> patches on the second Tuesday of more or less every month. [Theh
>> MS04-011 patch is also available here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-011.mspx
>> .... though you still want to visit the Windows Update site to get
>> all patches.] 3) Once you're infected, you may need to download
>> and run a free Sasser virus removal tool such as the Stinger tool
>> from www.McAfee.com or the free tool from
>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp 4) You're
>> not running a firewall, or your firewall isn't protecting you.
>> Running a firewall would have protected you from this. Free
>> firewall software is available from www.kerio.com, www.zonealarm.com
>> and/or www.sygate.com 5) You need to do ALL of these things, or
>> you won't have much success.
>> You should also make sure you get the latest Microsoft patches
>> monthly and anti-virus updates at least weekly.
>>
>> 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 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 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'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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