Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2004.05.14

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From: Roger (rborduas_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 05/16/04

  • Next message: Noah Centenero: "Re: ** READ THIS BEFORE POSTING - answers to frequently asked questions 2004.05.14" 
    Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 01:09:09 -0400

    1 post a month it's a enough.

    Thanks
    Roger

    "Karl Levinson [x y] mvp" <levinson_k@despammed.com> wrote in message
    news:us4taYaOEHA.3964@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
    > Before you post a question to a Microsoft.public.*.security newsgroup,
    note
    > that your question may already be answered below:
    >
    > Answers to Top Frequently Asked Questions:
    > http://securityadmin.info
    >
    > I'm getting an LSASS error message, and/or I have the Sasser virus.
    > 1) Run anti-virus that is configured to download the latest updates
    every
    > week or even every day. www.grisoft.com is free anti-virus.
    > 2) You also need to install all the patches for your system software
    from
    > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com, starting with the MS04-011 patch.
    > Microsoft generally releases security patches on the second Tuesday of
    more
    > or less every month. [Theh MS04-011 patch is also available here:
    > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-011.mspx
    > ... though you still want to visit the Windows Update site to get all
    > patches.]
    > 3) Once you're infected, you may need to download and run a free Sasser
    > virus removal tool such as the Stinger tool from www.McAfee.com or the
    free
    > tool from http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
    > 4) You're not running a firewall, or your firewall isn't protecting
    you.
    > Running a firewall would have protected you from this. Free firewall
    > software is available from www.kerio.com, www.zonealarm.com and/or
    > www.sygate.com
    > 5) You need to do ALL of these things, or you won't have much success.
    > You should also make sure you get the latest Microsoft patches monthly and
    > anti-virus updates at least weekly.
    >
    > My question is not mentioned below. How do I get an answer immediately,
    > with no waiting?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
    > See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
    > See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
    > See also: http://www.google.com
    >
    > I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I
    need
    > to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#netiquette
    >
    >
    > I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update. Where can I get
    > the patch?
    > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
    > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
    >
    > I just installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my computer is
    > having problems.
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#patchbroke
    >
    > I received an email from Microsoft / Microsoft Support / Microsoft
    Internet
    > Security Center claiming to be a security patch [or comprehensive Internet
    > Explorer update]. Is this a virus?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#microsoftemail
    > ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
    >
    > I received a virus email from a Microsoft email address. Who do I report
    > this to?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#microsoftemail
    >
    > I have the RPC Blaster worm "virus," what do I do?
    > http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
    > ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
    >
    > My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages.
    > There is a TFTP message or file on my computer.
    > My computer keeps locking up, and/or rebooting, or telling me that it will
    > reboot in 1 minute.
    > http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
    > ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
    >
    > Where can I download the Blaster worm / RPC DCOM patch?
    > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
    > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
    >
    > I'm having a problem caused by the JDBGMGR.EXE Teddy Bear "virus" hoax, or
    I
    > want to replace this file.
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#jdbgmgr
    >
    > I forgot my Windows logon password and can't log in. How do I reset it?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#password
    >
    > I have a problem or a question with a virus or with antivirus.
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#virus
    > NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
    >
    > Why is Outlook Express blocking my attachments as "unsafe"?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#attachments
    >
    > How do I stop getting pop-up messages? Or adware? Or spyware?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#pop-ups
    >
    > How do I block people from viewing adult or objectionable content on a
    > computer?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentfilter
    >
    > How do I block spam emails?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#spam
    >
    > There is a Content Advisor password blocking me from certain web sites.
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contentadvisor
    >
    > How do I delete an FTP folder that a hacker put on my computer and I
    cannot
    > delete?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#ftpfolder
    >
    > Have I been hacked? What do I do if I've been hacked?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#hacked
    >
    > How do I re-secure a computer that has been hacked?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#re-secure
    >
    > How do I test or improve the security on my computer to avoid being
    hacked?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#harden
    >
    > How do I investigate a suspicious IP address that may be trying to hack
    me?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#trace
    >
    > How do I report a hacker?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#reporthacker
    >
    > How do I use a port scanner or vulnerability scanner to test my security?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#portscanner
    >
    > How do I encrypt my files and/or hard drive?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#encryption
    >
    > How do I get a firewall? IDS?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#firewall
    >
    > I want to use the IPSec filtering or IP filtering feature of Windows to
    > block certain ports and have a problem or question.
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#ipsec
    >
    > I have a problem or question with the XP ICF firewall.
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#icf
    >
    > I have a problem or question with the IIS URLScan tool.
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#urlscan
    >
    > How do I change the banner on my computer or server to hide what software
    > version I'm using?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#banner
    >
    > How do I enable Windows Auditing to tell who logged into Windows or who
    > accessed a file?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#auditing
    >
    > How do I inspect and disable programs that start up when Windows starts?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#startup
    >
    > How do I use RUNAS or let someone use RUNAS to run commands as
    administrator
    > without having to type the password?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#runas
    >
    > How do I let non-administrator users run Defrag or change their IP
    address?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#runas
    >
    >
    > My question is not mentioned above. How do I get an answer immediately,
    > with no waiting?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#moreinfo
    > See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
    > See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
    > See also: http://www.google.com
    >
    > I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I
    need
    > to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#netiquette
    >
    > Note that this is NOT a full list of all the questions answered in the
    FAQ.
    > Chances are, your question has probably already been answered. The
    complete
    > FAQ is at:
    > http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#contents
    >
    >
    > I hope this is helpful. Feedback, suggestions and criticism regarding the
    > FAQ are welcome and may be emailed to me.
    >
    > kind regards,
    > Karl Levinson, CISSP, MCSE, MVP
    > email: levinson_k@despammed.com
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