IMPORTANT SCOOP: Protect your computer now!, page 1

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...

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.