Re: lsass.exe

From: Al Smith (invalid_at_address.com)
Date: 08/14/04 

Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 17:59:38 GMT

> Your lack of computer security practices has resulted in your computer being
> infected with the SASSER worm. I would venture to guess that your machine
> is also infested with spyware, adware, malware and a host of other worms and
> viruses.
>
> Until you can at least practice a modicum of computer security, such as
> having a firewall and UPDATED antivirus program installed, and keeping
> windows updated with the latest critical patches, you should not connect to
> the internet. Your poor judgment and unsafe practices make you a threat to
> anyone in your address book, and the rest of the internet (your machine is
> most likely spreading the worm as you read this).

This is a little harsh. All this person did was use the computer
in the usual way. It's not his fault that anyone who runs Windows
XP in its default setup is committing computer suicide. Microsoft
should have a warning label on Windows XP:

"WARNING! If you actually try to use this operating system as it
has been installed on your computer, you will be infected with
viruses, trojans, adware and a host of other malware that will
cripple of kill your computer! Have a nice day."

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