Re: Computers got Hacked?? Please Help!!!

From: itsupport (itsupport_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/20/04 

Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 18:47:02 -0700

Jeff,

> Sounds like a prank more than a virus or trojan, but if someone has
> access to your system you've already lost. Might try rollbacks on the
> XP systems for a start, restore from backup prior to two days ago for
> the rest. Auditing security events would help track this, ensureing
> systems are properly firewalled and disconnecting from an internet
> connection to determine if this is internal or external might all be
> prudent.
Thanks for your suggestions. Yes, I have to find out if it's internal or
external. I have a feeling that it's internal.

KH

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