Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2003.08.19

From: Bob Geldof (bob.geldof_at_microsooft.com)
Date: 08/19/03 

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 18:52:02 +0200

wtf are u, a karma whore? 

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Bob Geldof
Microsoft Product Deactivation Team
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"Karl Levinson [x y] mvp" <levinson_k@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:uSOlYAnZDHA.2464@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> 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/faq.htm#top
>
> My question is not mentioned below.  How do I get an answer immediately,
> with no waiting?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
> http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
> http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
> 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.
>
> I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update.  Where can I get
> 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 installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my computer is
> having problems.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#patchbroke
>
> My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages, or there is a
TFTP
> message on my computer, or my computer keeps locking up, or rebooting, or
> telling me that it will reboot in 1 minute.
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
> http://www.google.com/groups?selm=OTzjGT5WDHA.1888%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> ALSO NOTE:  www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
>
> 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
> http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
> http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
> 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
>
>
> 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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