Re: [SLUG] Distributed by Universal

From: Joseph Burnsworth (jburnsworth@earthlink.net)
Date: Fri Oct 26 2001 - 03:23:28 EDT


Where was it that I read "4 out of 5 virus/worm writers choose Outlook as
their target..excuse me, 5 out of 5 choose Outlook".

Hmmmmmm ;)

-"A Web server is like a person's backyard..
  ..just because its fenced in, doesn't
  mean somebody won't sneak through it."-

On Thu, 25 Oct 2001, Brian Coyle wrote:

> "R.G. Mayhue" wrote:
> >
> > On Thursday 25 October 2001 09:08 pm, you wrote:
> > >
> > > Cathy.com to follow her search for true love on the
> > > Net.%|%Cathy%|%http://www.uexpress.com/ups/comics/ca/index.html%|%h
>
>
> >
> > Please explain........what is this all about?? Am I missing something
> > here???
> >
>
> I think David's X-Mailer explains most of it:
>
> X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 4.72.3612.1700
>
> :)
>
> Looks like a LookOut MM virus of some sort. I didn't find any obvious
> signatures when I ran 'strings' against the Visit.com attachment.
> Didn't see anything on the McAfee (nai) site either.
>
> The COMICS.TXT attachment was simply ASCII text (containing URLs).
>
> David- I would suggest you update your virus DAT files and scan
> the entire machine immediately. I also suggest disconnecting from
> the 'Net until the machine is proven clean. (apt-get could be useful ;)
>
>
> GOOD LUCK!
>
>
>
>
> --
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> 10:30pm up 5 days, 1:44, 0 users, load average: 0.32, 0.12, 0.10
>



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