Re: virus in w2k advanced server

From: Danny Sanders (Danny.Sanders_at_cpcNOmedSPAM.org)
Date: 10/27/03 

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:48:39 -0700

I would suggest installing a virus software.

hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

"Bratislav Jevtic" <intermedi@ptt.yu> wrote in message
news:Ouqy6uFnDHA.2160@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> hi,
>
> I detected couple of days ago virus in company w2kas. Server has all
latest
> from "Windows Update" site. we've got a firewall (isa server) and only
http
> port is opened. NOBODY access internet from that machine. Virus was one of
> these trouble-makers with Internet (blocking access).
>
> I'm interested how it's possible to catch virus if we have firewall? Is
this
> firewall enough to protect from malicious access?
>
> thanks,
> bj
>
>
>

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