I keep getting viruses

[Ron]

Im not sure if this is the right place to post my problem
but, I keep getting viruses from e-mail adresses i dont
know. I recieved 4 of the same virus, actually a worm,
in less then than 4 hours. The subject claim to be
Micrsoft files, such as .net items. How can i stop these
e-mails and recieving all these worms/virus?
Again i don't think i posted in right place, but help is
appreciated. Thank you

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Ron;
There is nothing you can do to stop the senders of these bogus Emails.
Microsoft NEVER sends Email with attachments.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp

To protect the safety and security of your computer:
Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY, before connecting to the
internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Updates IMMEDIATELY.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Run it at least weekly

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp

 

[Pavan \(MS\)]

Ron,

If you are infected by the w32.swen.@mm worm, follow this link for removal
instructions.

https://www.europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/swen.shtml

For more information Visit:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/virus/alerts/swen.asp

Information on Bogus Microsoft Security Bulletin E-mails:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp


--
Pavan
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights
Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions.
Please use these newsgroups to let me know if the suggestions resolved the
issue.

 

[DNA]

I think these groups are being watched. I hadn't
received any such emails until this afternoon, shortly
after I posted a question here. I have since received
(and deleted) 3 "MS Patch" emails.

 

[Larry Samuels MS-MVP XP \(Shell/User\)]

Microsoft never sends unsolicited files by email.
DO NOT open the file--it is NOT from MS.
REPEAT:Microsoft NEVER sends unsolicited files by email.

It is a virus masquerading as MS security.
The most recent is W32/Swen@MM which can be removed with Stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

The others circulating are dumaru.b
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]
or a variant of the gibe worm.
Removal tool for gibe is at
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]


--
Larry Samuels MS-MVP (Windows-Shell/User)
Associate Expert
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://home.earthlink.net/~larrysamuels/WS2003FAQ.htm
Expert Zone -

 

[Bloke at the pennine puddle]

And you are using your real e-mail address in a usenet newsgroup?
What do you think? (Hint.. Hint..)

 

[Jose]

To stop unwanted e-mails.... Tools menu|message rules|blocked
senders|Add|type-name-of-sender|Ok.