BlackWorm (MyWife.d) scheduled to attack on Feb. 3, 2006

[alex_d]

Just got an email regarding the BlackWorm virus that looks set to attack on Friday 3rd Feb.

Just wanted to mention it here, so you guys and gals, can make sure your antivirus software and firewalls are updated, etc.

http://www.dundee.ac.uk/ics/news/newsvsa.html


Alex

 

[OK]

Heh. Thanks for the info. I was unaware of this, although I stopped downloading viruses and spyware 2 years ago. I used to have to format my computer every month, now that I got thousands of dollars of information stored, I can't take that risk.

 

[armstrong]

I stopped downloading viruses and spyware 2 years ago.

Hmm. How do you go about stopping virus and spyware downloading? Or a better question might be ... why even start?

 

[spy69]

Hmm. How do you go about stopping virus and spyware downloading? Or a better question might be ... why even start?

lmao...

 

[The-YoungLat]

lol, well i heard of this one and another virus but i forgoth the name, that mean we have to be carefull now

 

[cache]

I think he meant that some virus came with the antispyware such as the winfixer etc. I had that winfixer which really made a mess.

Hmm. How do you go about stopping virus and spyware downloading? Or a better question might be ... why even start?

 

[deet]

thanks for the information!

 

[smub]

thanks for informing us

Security Alert !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 antivirus turned on

firewall on

i think my computer is safe now

 

[mole]

I was looking up this 'Winfixer' and saw this funny post on a forum

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Hi imrefer

We can definitely help you, but first you need to help us. The first step in this process is to apply Service Pack 1a for Windows XP. Without this update, you're wide open to re-infection, and we're both just wasting our time.
Click here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloa...p1/default.mspx
Apply the update, reboot, and post a fresh Hijack This log.
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Hi Touch,

Thanks for the reply. I have tried many time to update but failed everytime. It seems that my version of the XP is pirated (I bought it from HK). Under the circumstances, can you still help me? I had been pretty careful not to download bad things up until a few days ago. In fact, this is the first time the computer got infected ever.

Thanks again.

imrefer
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Hi imrefer
Maybe Microsoft can/will make it legal for you
Follow step 2 here = http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx


Then post back with the exact message you receive.
What is HK?
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OK, I will try again.

HK = HONGKONG
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Hi Touch,

After going through the steps of validation here is what I got:


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Is it genuine?

Your CD does not appear to exhibit Microsoft’s anti-piracy features.

These features are designed to reduce counterfeiting, as well as resist inadvertent damage and tampering. Lack of these features may indicate a problem. Microsoft recommends you contact your local Microsoft Anti-Piracy Hotline for additional information.


More Information
If you would like more information about the costs and dangers of software piracy and why you should care, please visit our "why you should care" and "what you can do" pages. If you are a Software Reseller or OEM System Builder, please visit our Software Reseller page.

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There isn't any mentioning of converting the product.

imrefer
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