IMPORTANT SCOOP: Protect your computer now!

This is for Windows users... which I'm sure is a major percentage of ATS users.

One of our "insider" friends has asked me to alert our users to take steps to protect your computers if you already have not.

First step, visit www.windowsupdate.com... to make sure your OS has the latest patches to protect from Buffer Overflow explots.

Next, please get a personal firewall such as Black Ice Defender, Zone Alarm, or Norton Personal Firewall if you're not using a DLS or CableModem connection with a hardware router/firewall. (If you're on a dialup, it's still a good idea to get the patches and personal firewall)

There is increased concern that a major coordinated computer attacks is being planned. However, there is apparently concern that this next attack would target personal computers and not web servers.

If I get more information, I'll post it here.

Now we have a major media story:
www.cnn.com...

Thanks for the heads up William, much appreciated!

I just downloaded the latest patches. Although I feel I have a decent firewall I still always unplug my cable modem when not online and I would recommend users who have a cable connection do the same. Otherwise you are leaving open a way in to your pc.

Hey thanks for the heads up William. I'm downloading the updates now,and I already have Zone Alaram installed. Besides what you've already said are there any other precautions?

here everyone is trying to get a firewall and I wanna get rid fo mine!!!

Anybody want to trade comps?

Tassadar

Also be mindful of email attachments.
A couple viruses (virii?) are making the rounds again that could further complicate the above.
CoreFlood popped up again in the last couple days,
securityresponse.symantec.com...
And a new worm that exploits the latest Micro$oft security flaw popped up today,
securityresponse.symantec.com...@mm.html
Mimail is the first level 3 risk Symantec's put out in awhile, so do keep an eye out.

-B.

Yes it would be a good idea to get an anti-virus system and put it on high priority. The one I have is pretty good it nabbed 5 of them so far. Its called Avast, its a trial one but it lasts for 60 some days,sorry I forget the site I'll post it ;ater.

thank God...i have black ice..i dont have to go out and buy software

You wouldn't have mcafee would you? Just curious.

Lemme see:

Antivirus Software: Norton Antivirus 2003 Pro Edition
CHECK!

Firewall: Norton Personal Firewall 2003
CHECK!

Hardware Firewall: Linksys Router w/ NAT Firewall
CHECK!

Latest Patches and Updates?
CHECK!

Well Im good to go. Any Hacker out there Wants some!?!?!?! Then come and get it!!!! I dare ya!!!

i have heard that many russian and uzbek hackers are preparing a hack attack.

[Edited on 4-8-2003 by $tranger]

Yeah, I've had a few attempts at getting at my machine today.

uh hmm..

212.180.3.114. www.lacasse.com thanks for the ping from you Mr. Lescasse. Keep it up and you might win a free imprint of my foot in your a$$.

212.34.49.2 greenline2.sitek.net Don't you know it's not nice to hack astro?!



[Edited on 4-8-2003 by astrocreep]

LOL! I know what you mean. Ive had a few attempts myself and I get pissed off everytime it happens. Makes me wanna go over to the guys house and open up a can of wupass!!!

Whats really weird is that my own machine was pinging me... how is THAT possible?