--- Family Farming <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> From: "Family Farming" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Subject: Fw: *********ALERT**********
> Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 22:31:44 -0500
>
>
>
> VIRUS WARNING
> HOW TO DETECT AND REPAIR
>
> ----Please foreword this to everyone in your
> address book----
>
> Hello All,
>
> Over the last few weeks most of us have been
> exposed to the W32.KLEZ. virus via e-mails.
> This treat is growing rapidly and immediate
> action must to be taken in order to contain and
> neutralize the outbreak before it can cause
> major damage.
>
> This virus is a worm that once executed will
> disable any anti-virus software you have, and
> neutralize any other viruses (nimda, codered)
> that your computer may be infected with, and
> search your address book, ICQ database, and 15
> or so other types of files for e-mail
> addresses. It then mass e-mails all these
> contacts with a copy of itself. It has its own
> STMP engine to generate random e-mails with
> text and titles from your own computer. (Random
> sender random recipient) It also attaches a
> random .txt / .jpg /.html / etc...... file from
> your computer to the e-mail. (Thus sharing your
> private information) It will continue e-mailing
> and lay dormant until it delivers its payload.
> Payload differs between strains of this virus
> but usually on the 13th day of odd numbered
> months it will wipe out all the files on your
> hard drives. The next date is May 13th.
>
> Here is what to do.
>
> Make sure that whatever anti-virus you are
> using is fully updated. The newest strain was
> not detected until 4/17/02. Update your
> ant-virus and run a scan. If you are infected
> you probably wont be able to run the anti-virus
> program. There is a free tool that you can
> download from
>
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.klez.removal.tool.html.
> This will detect and remove the virus if your
> anti-virus is not working. In most cases this
> will successfully remove the virus, but if you
> get a "failed to remove" message you will have
> to remove the virus manually. You will have to
> go to the site for your anti-virus product to
> get the specific instructions on how to do
> this. For Norton users this is
>
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> Once you have removed the virus, you may have
> to re-install your anti-virus software.
>
> The best plan of action to protect yourself
> from any viruses or other attacks is
> maintaining your lines of defense. Religiously
> update and scan your computer for viruses. Scan
> suspicious e-mails before you open any
> attachments. If you are using Outlook Express
> and IE, make sure that you have the latest
> patches and updates. If you are on a broadband
> network make sure and install a good firewall
> on your computer.
>
> Best of luck to all, may you have a prosperous
> week!
>
> In Your Service,
>
> Travis Gleason (Travis in Oregon)
> [log in to unmask]
> Purpose: Providing education and leadership to
> elevate the world's
> consciousness toward individual freedom,
> humanitarianism, and prosperity.
>


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