MSN Messenger worms have been known to exist in the past and may arise again.
These worms spread themselves via Messenger to people on your contact list and the chain continues. They have been known to spread through Kazaa and chain letters.
It is recommended that you do not accept files from people you dont completely trust, specially EXEs and other potentially harmful file formats such as PIF. You should also ensure that you have an Anti-Virus installed.
Los gusanos en el MSN Messenger han existido en el pasado y podrian presentarse de nuevo. Estos gusanos se transmiten a si mismos via Messenger, a la gente en tu lista de contactos y asi sin parar. Se sabe que se han expandido a traves de Kazaa y cartas cadena. Es recomendable que no acepten archivos de gente que en la que no confies completamente, especialmente archivos Exe y otros formatos potencialemente dañinos como los PIF. Tambien debes asegurarte que tengas un antivirus instalado.
MSN Messenger worms bestaan al vanaf het begin, en komen misschien weer terug.
Deze worms versprijden zichzelf via MSN Messenger naar de mensen in je contactenlijsten en de ketting gaat verder. Ze versprijden zichzelf vaak ook via KaZaA en kettingemails. Het is aangeraden om geen bestanden te accepteren van mensen die je niet volledig vertrouwd, vooral EXE bestanden en andere gevaarlijke bestanden zoals SCR en PIF. Ook word je aangeraden om een goeie Anti-Virus scanner te installeren.
What you should know about preventing Blaster or similar worms (MS03-039 patch)
With all the recent news coverage about malicious computer viruses and worms, it can be confusing to keep on top of the latest information to ensure that your PC is protected.
Unfortunately, computer viruses do exist. But please be assured that we at Microsoft® are fully committed to giving you clear advice and easy-to-use tools to help you protect your PC.
Why We Are Issuing This Update
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
Only install this update from our website. Microsoft never distributes security patches by email.
Products Affected by This Update
• Windows NT® 4.0
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Server™ 2003
Please select the best link for you from the three options below:
• I am an IT specialist or an advanced user
http://g.msn.co.uk/UK6/107186.1?http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-039.asp&&CE=01&HL=IT SPECIALIST
• I am a home user with a broadband connection
http://g.msn.co.uk/UK6/107186.1?http://www.microsoft.com/protect/&&CE=02&HL=HOME BROADBAND
• I am a home user with a dial-up connection
http://g.msn.co.uk/UK6/107186.1?http://www.microsoft.com/uk/security/protect/dial-up.mspx&&CE=03&HL=HOME DIALUP
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November 28, 2003 at 7:59am
¿Gusanos en MSN Messenger?
Los gusanos en el MSN Messenger han existido en el pasado y podrian presentarse de nuevo. Estos gusanos se transmiten a si mismos via Messenger, a la gente en tu lista de contactos y asi sin parar. Se sabe que se han expandido a traves de Kazaa y cartas cadena. Es recomendable que no acepten archivos de gente que en la que no confies completamente, especialmente archivos Exe y otros formatos potencialemente dañinos como los PIF. Tambien debes asegurarte que tengas un antivirus instalado.
November 28, 2003 at 2:40pm
MSN Messenger worms?
Deze worms versprijden zichzelf via MSN Messenger naar de mensen in je contactenlijsten en de ketting gaat verder. Ze versprijden zichzelf vaak ook via KaZaA en kettingemails. Het is aangeraden om geen bestanden te accepteren van mensen die je niet volledig vertrouwd, vooral EXE bestanden en andere gevaarlijke bestanden zoals SCR en PIF. Ook word je aangeraden om een goeie Anti-Virus scanner te installeren.
November 29, 2003 at 4:13pm
How To Protect Yourself On A Windows XP PC
With all the recent news coverage about malicious computer viruses and worms, it can be confusing to keep on top of the latest information to ensure that your PC is protected.
Unfortunately, computer viruses do exist. But please be assured that we at Microsoft® are fully committed to giving you clear advice and easy-to-use tools to help you protect your PC.
Why We Are Issuing This Update
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.
Only install this update from our website. Microsoft never distributes security patches by email.
Products Affected by This Update
• Windows NT® 4.0
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Server™ 2003
Please select the best link for you from the three options below:
• I am an IT specialist or an advanced user
http://g.msn.co.uk/UK6/107186.1?http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-039.asp&&CE=01&HL=IT SPECIALIST
• I am a home user with a broadband connection
http://g.msn.co.uk/UK6/107186.1?http://www.microsoft.com/protect/&&CE=02&HL=HOME BROADBAND
• I am a home user with a dial-up connection
http://g.msn.co.uk/UK6/107186.1?http://www.microsoft.com/uk/security/protect/dial-up.mspx&&CE=03&HL=HOME DIALUP