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 - Sending User Credentials During Authentication Process Hi guys, Is there any TechNet article explaining the situations that implement encryption on BOTH the username AND password credentials that a user sends during a typical authentication to a Windows NT/ 2000/ 2003 domain without the use of any additional encryption mechanism like IPSec? or can anyone kindly answer the following How are user credentials sent over the wire (are they both encrypted?) during a typical domain logon process using at least a WinNT client computer on an NT4 domain, Win2K mixed mode domain, and Win2K3 native domain for clean install (default) configurations? Is there a suporting Technet article expalining this? Thank you very much. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34676
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 - Email Virus - Rules for bcc? I've been bombarded with virus attacks using attachments from supposedly microsoft emails for upgrades/patches. 99% of all these emails are sent to me via bcc: and not the to: or cc:. I can't figure out how to setup an Outlook rule that blocks all emails to me via bcc. There are templates for to: and cc:, non for bcc:. Need MS free engineering know how. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34636
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 - Security for MS Word Does anyone know of a way to secure MS Word docs from being copied or attached to an email? Thanks for any feedback. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34630
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 - ENDADS popups I am being plagued by this companies popups (several an hour) which ask me to go to their web site to purchase a product to stop their pop ups !! The web site (endads.com) blames a problem with microsoft OS. Is this illegal and how can i stop the pop ups without paying them money ?? Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34628
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 - Best Firewall? Hello, I recently upgraded to zonealarm pro, and I believe it is causing me to have connection problems... Anyhow, this never seemed to happed with just plain zonealarm. What is the best free firewall out there? Thanks, Dan Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34622
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 - Current Network Crirtical Update I have received a message from Microsoft urging the download of the above official-looking message, but McAvee intercepted it as seen below. I asked Microsoft what to do and received a Delivery Failure Report from the PostMaster. What do I do now? Any help with this problem, or on how to get through to Microsoft will be much appreciated. Thanks "This message was sent to me by McAvee. Please advise what I should do now? I opened the attachment and saw only a blank black screen. I therefore ended the download immediately. Ray Spencer ****************** McAfee VirusScan ************************ ******* Alert generated at: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:22:14 +0000 ********* *********************************************************** ********** McAfee VirusScan has detected a potential threat in this e- mail sent by "Microsoft Corporation Public Assistance" <oxpbvkrcg-hckt@updates.ms.com>. The following actions were attempted on each suspicious part. We strongly recommend that you report this virus-related activity to "Microsoft Corporation Public Assistance" <oxpbvkrcg- hckt@updates.ms.com>. The attachment "Unnamed attachment" is infected with the W32/Swen@MM Virus(es). This attachment has been cleaned. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34621
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 - Google bug! First of all, I have limited knowledge with how computers work. I don't know where else to turn to for help. Any recomendations will be appreciated. I have been receiving a message when I try to go to google.com. The page says that my computer is running software that does not let me get in to google. However, I have learned that I can't get into any search engine type of program. I have tried the grey search box on yahoo and I get the message "page can not be opened." If I click on the magnifing glass, search button on my tool bar, I get the same message, "page can not be opened." I don't know what I have done. I have McAffee home virus 7.0 with fire wall. I have tried that with updates and still nothing. Something else, on the same google page, it give directions on how to remove google from the host file. I don't know if I should attempt these instructions, because I really don't know who is behind it. Any thoughts will be appreciated! Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34615
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 - Sorry about that sorry Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34609
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 - client hang after installation of MS03-039 Hi, guys. I used a startup script to install MS03-039 through GPO in a domain. Some clients can be installed the patch properly. However, some clients could not complete the process. The situation was that : reboot the PC ----> run startup script through GPO ---> try to restart automatically but hang in a blank desktop (ctrl+alt+del no function at this moment) Could anyone help !! Thx ~~~~ Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34591
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 - MSSVC.exe I keep getting an error message on start up telling me that MSSVC.exe couldn't start and needs to shut down. What is this and how do I get rid of it? Thanks. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34587
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 - MS Baseline Security Analizer I've scanned my system with the MBSA and it reports that it can not confirm that the following updates are correctly installed: MS02-055 MS02-008 MS03-008 MS03-030 yet when I go to the Microsoft Update site, it indicates there are no critical updates required. Is there some other way to verify if all critical updates have been installed, and installed correctly. Or is this a flaw in the MBSA. TIA Bill Rothe --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 9/23/2003 Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34585
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 - Microsoft e-mail security I have been getting thei e-mail from Microsoft very authentic looking. Is this really from Microsoft? It says last critical update--------- and so on. If this is from Microsoft why don't it come through Microsoft up date. I have Windows XP Pro. One more thing it comes with an attachment I'm afraid to open it. What should I do? Sincerely Ron Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34577
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 - DO not use reall address here The MS newsgroups are being harvested by hackers for emails and then those addresses are being bombarded with hundreds of Swen Virus attackes daily. I made the mistake of using my real email address here and now my email bin is filled daily with hundreds of virus attacks. Because the virus morphs subject and from, it is almost impossible to filter out. MS Security people - please do something to stop addresses on your site from being harvested or post a warning of the risks of using a real email address. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34563
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 - How do I get the Internet header for a message The official instructions to get the Internet Header say: "In an open message received via the Internet, on the View menu click Options. The Internet headers are displayed in Internet Headers, at the bottom of the Message Options dialog box." But when I go the View menu, Options is not one of the options (no pun intended). What is going on? Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34561
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 - Newly Discovered device In the tray, bottom right of screen with time and date, is a new logo I have not installed. It looks like a computer screen logo. Placing the pointer over the logo announces it as a newly discovered device labeled as UPnP Device. Right clicking over the device gives the choices of creating a shortcut or invoking but the delete and properties choices are grayed out and do not operate. The device logo can also be found on My Network Places but again properties and delete cannot be used. I will not invoke the logo but I cannot get rid of it. Any suggestions? Thanks Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34560
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 - popups Today, I began receiving a popup about "MAP132 exception" saying there is an internal error. A form is provided for my completion. Is this something legitimate? Also, I keep receiving "popups" about how to stop popups. The popups seem to come from different sources, must I purchase something to halt the popups? Thanks. p.s. this is a new computer and an upgrade from Windows 98 to XP so I have a lot to learn. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34554
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 - Microsoft is NOT sending ANY emails to you. Read this!!!! "Authentic security bulletin mailers never provide the patch itself or a link to the patch; instead, they refer the reader to the complete version of the bulletin on our web site, which provides a link to the patch" http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp PLEASE Don't click on any email attachment you don't know about. Because it will most likely be a VIRUS!!!!!!! Even if you're all protected don't click on any unknown email attachments. Consider using these (free for home use) tools: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html DON'T open any attachments Consider using these settings in Outlook Express: Tools | Options | Security | Virus Protection Choose "Restricted Zone" Enable "Warn me when other applications trying to send mail as me" Enable "Do not allow attachments to be saved..." If you get infected, follow EXACT instructions from: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.swen.a@mm.removal.tool.html http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/swen.shtml#disinf http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ On Windows XP enable firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/networking/icf.asp Keep up to date with: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34552
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 - gaining access to drive root Hello, I'm writing an suditting script that will visit each machine in our domain and search for unauthorized software/files as well as correct any file permissions a local admin on the machine might have messed up. I've ran into a problem. If someone removes permissions for administrators to access the root of a drive I can't seem to grant access to the root of the drive. I've tried calcs and subinacl but one doesn't seem to understand UNC paths and the latter doesn't seem to touch the root of the drive, just everything below. If you could provide an example of granting such acces it'd be really helpful. Thanks. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34550
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 - Diagnose Windows problem There is a new tools to diagnose windows, see detail: http://www.SeeMeMe.com Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34547
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 - is this for real? I just got the following as an email which is really weird - it didn't come up under auto update. It came with an attachment also which I ain't touching till I hear something back. Of course trying to contact Microsoft and asking is like trying to acheive position 93 in the Kama Sutra but does anyone know if this is for real? Thanks Neil (and I Quote:) Microsoft Consumer this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run executable on your computer. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches. System requirements Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP This update applies to MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the earliest opportunity. How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box. How to use You don't need to do anything after installing this item. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34544
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 - Is email from Microsoft authentic? I have heard that some fraudulent emails can have very official looking logos and appearance. I have received a message and want to know how to authenticate it or how to forward it on to Microsoft for verification. The message requests that I download a patch, but doesn't allow me to save it to disk. It will only let me open it immediately. I would like to forward it to Micrsoft and have them look at it. Thank you. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34543
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 - patch install Anyone have luck with these security patch installs? I am having trouble running the install. And am not getting the dialong box to pop up to check yes to. What do I do? Any suggestions? Send to sleepingwillow@awsomenet.net Thanks Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34532
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 - new security pack Can someone help me please. I just installed the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch and since then I am getting numerous memory access violation Kernal32 messages. I am also not able to receive e-mails. Is there a way to remove this patch without a full scale restore of windows from backup? Or maybe someone has a suggestion. Thanks Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34524
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 - Password Is there any way to set up the printing on my computer to where you have to enter a password in order to print?? Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34523
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 - patch history Hi, is there a way to track down which patch was installed on which date on a Windows 2000 system? (and also after installing a service pack) tia, jaz Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34522
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 - sandbox software for running untrusted software Given all the trouble with running untrusted or unknown software on your machines, it might be worth checking out Safe Launch from www.safelaunch.com. Safe Launch allows you to run untrusted programs in a virtual sandbox. This sandbox will popup a window to let you know if the program is trying to modify files, modify the registry, or even trying to connect out over the internet. You can decide whether to allow or deny the activity to occur. Best advice is always to not run executable attachments that arrive by email from unknown sources, but often you receive or download software from the internet that you really want to run. This tool allows you to do it safely without compromising your machine. BTW, I'm sorry if this comes across sounding like an advertisement, it not meant to be. This tool could be of value to striving to keep their system secure. Makes it easy to spot trojans trying to install themselves... Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34506
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 - blocking trojan horses and find out more about attacker? I've recently started using Norton firewall and am surprised to see how many "pings" my computer gets in my activity log. Most of the pings are "unused port blocking has blocked communications". But several times a day, more so just recently, my computer is being attacked by "Backdoor Subseven Trojan Horse". The firewall blocks the communication, but it's been happening 15-20 times per day (it used to only be a couple times each day). I've also been running Norton anti-virus with a Live update. It hasn't detected anything on my computer. Is there a chance that this Trojan horse is coming from within my machine and Norton hasn't picked up on it? Or are all these coming from other computers hitting my IP? I've noticed that many of the IP's attacking mine are the same. I've checked them with arin (whois?) but what does that info tell me? Can I report them anywhere? How? I'm grateful that the attacks are being blocked, but I'm tired of constantly closing the high-alert window every time it happens. Any advice on what to do now that I know their IP? Thanks! Pam Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34502
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 - need new firewall & anti-virus I've been having problems with Norton firewall & AV, as many websites do not display properly. This especially happens on pop-up boxes that come up blank, blank images, etc. Symantec's answers haven't fixed this (I've disabled ad blocking, NIS, NAV, to no avail.) I customize settings for a specific website, which has worked only once so far. So I'm ready to try something new for my Windows 98 and DSL: (1) if you have McAfee, do you have similar experiences with web pages? (2) do "free" firewalls & AVs also have similar problems? Also, when new virus, trojans are found, do these free sites respond quickly with updates..as Norton and McAfee do? KathyD Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34499
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 - Unable to get contact with Microsoft by phone or e mail. For the past two weeks i have received requests from Microsoft to update with current patches they are sending me..I wasn't sure they were legit. I couldnt get in contact with them so out of frustration i downloaded the suggested patches..Im still functioning.I wanted to confirm these patches were from microsoft but was unable to do so..My secondary problem is that during the last two weeks i keep receiving noticis that E mail delivery was unable to be completed. I didnt send any E mail to the addresses identified in the notice..I'm a novice at this stuff and am about to qiit Microsoft for another entity, If that is possible. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34496
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 - Security Settings I manage a public PC, and wish to prevent people from changing settings, and accessing any files except Internet surfing. I am a new user to Windows XP, and do not know how to set a password that would prevent any changing of desktop items or downloading of programs. Can anyone tell me how to do that? Please email me at dapatl@hotmail.com, thank you. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34495
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 - patch downloads Where can i find security updates and patches to download, i have only dialup at home but can burn at work. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34490
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 - Stopping virus emails at server Does anyone know if it is possible to stop all the recent emails containing the swen virus at the server. I have been receiving about 100 emails a day. Unfortunately I stupidly infected myself when I opened the attachment the first time I got the email on the 18th but I managed to disinfect my computer and downloaded the updated virus definitions from Norton. So although I have bocked the senders on my email program and Norton is intercepting and disinfecting, I am still getting huge amounts of the emails in my deleted folder and constantly getting the Norton popups saying that it has cleared an infected email. It is driving me to distraction. Will it ever stop? Can I get it stopped at the server so that it doesn't even get to my computer or do I have to change my e-mail address which would be a real pain, not only to notify everyone but also because I have quite a few subcriptions to various things. Can anyone help?? Many thanks Margarita Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34476
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 - Keith Before Keith gets into a rage about me not reading the previous post, my question relates to being able to ask Microsoft a question easily, I thought the navigation of the market leaders website would be simple. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34453
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 - Two security questions about Window XP Pro and IE6 Is there anyway other than through a 3rd party firewall to put a computer into a stealth mode? ZoneAlarm has an option to hide the "private header". I'm using IE6 with latest updates. Does WindowsXP Pro with latest updates have any ability to help a computer resist the urge to answer a ping? Thanks in advance for your time and help. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34450
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 - Testing security I apologize for asking this question. In a post from several days ago about setting up better security there was a site listed that actually tested several different security issues. I thought I added it to my Favorites but I can't find it. I also can't find the older post. Can anyone point me to a free, legitimate testing site? Thanks and I will record this information this time. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34446
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 - Pop Ups How does one get rid of pop ups? Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34444
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 - I-Worm.Swen http://www.viruslist.com/eng/viruslist.html?id=88029 "The worm scans all disks for files with extensions DBX, MDX, EML, WAB and also that contain either HT or ASP in the extension. Swem then extracts any email addresses that it can find and saves them" That is how it gets the email addresses on infected machines. So if user had newsgroups or emails downloaded locally like most do when you read messages. This virus scans the local folders (.dbx files in Outlook Express) on infected machine, and that is how it gets email addresses for its spam. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34442
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 - Is there a Way Is there a way to stop the bulk e-mail of the Update Hoax from MS Security. I do not have the virus, but I am getting all the bulk e-mail. I have the latest Office and Windows patches and updates on this computer. Is there someway to stop it from even passing through the e-mail server or just have this blocked at the server. Thank you for your help whom ever does reply. P.S. The person or persons that wrote this virus must be smiling now Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34441
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 - See this update that comes from MS --nqsfuyjohruy Content-Type: multipart/related; boundary="bxhwzdxofvnme"; type="multipart/alternative" --bxhwzdxofvnme Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="hyqpbdmrfjvl" --hyqpbdmrfjvl Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Microsoft Client this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express. Install now to help maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run code on your computer. This update includes the functionality = of all previously released patches. System requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP This update applies to: - MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later - MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later - MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later Recommendation: Customers should install the patch = at the earliest opportunity. How to install: Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box. How to use: You don't need to do anything after installing this item. Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base articles = can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support web site. http://support.microsoft.com/ For security-related information about Microsoft products, please = visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web site http://www.microsoft.com/security/ Thank you for using Microsoft products. Please do not reply to this message. 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Install now to help maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run code on your computer. 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 - Virus Information I was wondering if their was a patch or anything out there to protect my computer from the email virus that is going around. I have recieved the email numerous times and I'd just like to be extra sure that if someone accidentally opens the virus that the computer would be protected. Thank you. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34438
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 - How to lock out teen-age kids from downloading Instant Messaging from IE Is there a way to lock someone from going into the internet via Internet Explorer? My husband and I need internet access for work therefore, we access the internet via Internet Explorer. We don't have AOL and MSN. However, Instant Messaging download can be obtained as soon as kids go to the internet via Internet Explorer. We want these teenagers locked out of the internet altogether. Please help!!! Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34436
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 - *** READ BEFORE POSTING - Stop asking about the "Microsoft" E-Mails!!! *** PLEASE, please, please read previous posts/threads prior to asking your question! Within this group, there is probably a 90% chance that your question has already been answered. THEN, if you can't find what you're looking for by scrolling down, check the FAQ's for this group: <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/newsgroups/default.asp?url=/technet/newsgr oups/nodepages/sectop10.asp> <http://securityadmin.info> THEN, if you can't find an answer in the FAQ's, try Google groups at http://www.google.com/grphp?. FINALLY, if you can't find the answer anywhere else, post the question here. Thank you, Everyone PS - Please feel free to copy this message in response to duplicative posts, and reference it as needed. If folks stop getting answers to answered questions, they'll start to get it. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34418
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 - email coming from supposed "Microsoft" with worms/viruses Why all of a sudden am I receiving email warnings that show messages have been deleted because they were unable to be cleaned. They are (ie.): patch.exe:Worm. Automat.AHB, Patch 685.exe:worm.Auto.AHB, cujm.exe, and various others. Most of these are supposedly coming from Microsoft. Anyone else having this problem? What do we do about this? Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34413
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 - spyware I have had many pop-ups lately, one from Enigma Software Group telling me that my system has a spy intruder and offering their free spyware scanner. Is this something that I should be concerned about and what will this free software do? I keep updated with antivirus software. Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34405
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 - Firewall vs auto updates I installed MS XP's firewall Monday and Tuesday received the message below. This is a message from the MailScanner E-Mail Virus Protection Service ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ The original e-mail attachment "upgrade411.exe" was believed to be infected by a virus and has been replaced by this warning message. If you wish to receive a copy of the *infected* attachment, please e-mail helpdesk and include the whole of this message in your request. Alternatively, you can call them, with the contents of this message to hand when you call. At Mon Sep 22 19:34:10 2003 the virus scanner said: upgrade411.exe infection: W32/Swen.A@mm Note to Help Desk: Look on the MailScanner in /var/spool/MailScanner/quarantine/20030922 (message h8MNY6Q31180). -- Postmaster Is this really from Microsoft? If it is, does this mean that MS firewall is going to filter out auto upgrades and patches? The Virus Protection Service suggests contacting helpdesk, but gives no address for such service. It also suggests that one can call to get the upgrade, but gives no phone number. I am a bit confused about how to proceed. Jim Tuten Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34397
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 - EFS and FAT I want to use an EFS under Windows XP and want to prevent a copy of an encrypted file to a FAT file system like for example the good old floppy or other FAT drives. Is there a possibility to generally disable copying encrypted files to FAT drives? Rainer Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34396
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 - Certyficates I want to windows login to active directory by the certyficate. It's use for smart cards. I'm designing smart card reader that must authorize in two ways. first - reader (serial number etc) second - smart card (user , etc) My problem is that I want the windows login only when I send two certificates reader and card. When reader and card get autorization user can logon to domain ? Is that posible ? Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34394
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 - IAM LOCKED OUT OF MY COMPUTER SOMEONE CHANGE MY PASSWORD ON MY COMPUTER AT THE BISO SCEAN SO NOW I CAT GET ON MY COMPUTER AT ALL IAM LOCKED OUT AT THE BOOTUP SCEAN WARE IT DOSE THE MEMRER TEST PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET A ROUND IT SO I CAN PUT A NEW PASSWORD IN Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34390
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 - WAYS TO DISGUISE SOME OF YOUR ACTIVITIES FROM HACKERS A. Subscribe to a number of Usenet Newsgroups and download the posts periodically, say every 2-3 weeks. So that if any hacker does compromise your system, they will envision you?re posting in all the news groups listed. Perform the same with Yahoo Egroups. Which Newsgroups you download first is a choice that you can make. For example: I?ve created the order of my Newsgroups by picking a random oddball group I would never subscribe to, add a Newsgroup I visit on a regular basis, then back to the oddball. By downloading the Newsgroups you visit first or second on a regular basis, this shows a profile of your history. B. Bookmark some Websites just for the heck of it, this can confuse a hacker and make them believe you visit all the sites you have bookmarked. Come up with a few interesting kinky, or medical sites for the heck of it. To keep the hacker guessing, you must periodically visit these Sites. Every visit to a site leaves a marker on your computer that records the date and time that you visited. C. Make up fake e-mail friends and input any e-mail address in your address book. This will definitely scramble the hackers minds. Hackers might wonder if your computer system is a "honeypot." A "honeypot" is a computer setup to record and watch the actions of hackers. Should a hacker send an e-mail to the fake address and have it bounces back to them, it will confuse them. D. Make up fake correspondence using Word or Works and address a letter with the impression that you were writing the "FBI" about the hacking activities that you have found. E. When my computer system was found to be compromised and I realized the hackers could bring down my system at any time, I was inspired to do the following: I opened up notepad on my desktop and typed; "hacker activity is being tracked by the FBI", and left this window open on my desktop. F. Join a few List Servers and Mailing Lists to divert attention so that the hackers don?t know your real intentions on the Internet. Some people might object to this method because this will add unwelcome e-mails in your in basket. Tracker The Best Kept Secrets of Backdoors, Cracking, Firewalls, Hacking, Proxies, The Internet, Trojan Horses, Virtual Private Networks, Virus, Windows and different types of Servers can be found at: http://geocities.com/secure20032220000/ Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34376
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 - preview pane? If you are using the preview pane in OE to read mail or posts in NG, are you succeptable to a virus/worm executing on your machine? Does the nai system screen the pane before opening? What about using IE with mail or posts? thank-you -- James David Jordan Tag: This ~ file Tag: 34375

I've found this ~ file in my records before and deleted
it. Does anyone know what the purpose of it is and how I
can avoid it if I delete it again?

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Re: This ~ file by |{evin

|{evin
Wed Sep 24 22:14:25 CDT 2003

On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 19:24:09 -0700, "Pat" <sexypot@swbell.net> wrote:

>I've found this ~ file in my records before and deleted
>it. Does anyone know what the purpose of it is and how I
>can avoid it if I delete it again?

It's just a backup copy of your Outlook Express address book.
Microsoft is aware of the boo-boo... in the meantime.. ignore it,
delete it, take it out to dinner.. :)

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