Hacker/Virus attack - MUST READ

Mulletman · 06-25-2004, 10:25 AM

Homeland Security late last night said that the US government warned that a big Internet attack against thousands of web sites was on the loose. [Read More]

Basically instead of releasing a a worm that spreads through the internet through unpatched machines, they have derived a worm that will instead attack the Internet Information Server (IIS) and attach itself onto web servers. That way when you go to a website you will download it to your machine, bypassing most firewalls. One thing you need to keep in mind, when you go to a website, any website, the site does not load up off ther server. In fact you DOWNLOAD that entire page and then your machine will pop it up on your browser. Process takes so little time, that one does not notice. Since this does not directly affect home PCs, NO PATCH will be released for the consumer to install. Instead this will all be done on the servers side.

If you don't have an Anti-Virus or Firewall, get them NOW. I recommend these free ones.
- Grisoft - AVG Anti Virus
- Zonelabs Zone Alarm

If you already own professional versions, (i.e. ~ McAfee, Norton) then you do not need these. If you dont have ANY, then these are mandatory downloads. These programs work the exact same way as thier corporate brothers, expect the GUI is not as pretty. These companies do have paid programs, but all you need are the FREE version.

"I'm technologically inclined" - that bullshit excuse doesnt fly with me and it will not fly here. Bottom line is, its free software, so the least your dumbass can do is learn to use the program. Only two ways out of this mess; 1) you do what I tell you to or 2) you never turn your machine on again.

Steve · 06-25-2004, 10:39 AM

and BTW, all my sites (CreedFeed, ABRocks) is run on Linux, not Microsoft's IIS

Mulletman · 06-25-2004, 11:01 AM

Man, this is probably the worst attack I've seen so far.

Steve · 06-25-2004, 11:25 AM

Yea from what I've been reading, it seems bad. Sucks that people would do something like this.

JulieCitySlicker · 06-25-2004, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the headsup

I just downloaded the zonelabs firewall and I'm liking it better then the AVG so far!

It would really be nice if those stupid hackers would find new hobbies though

creedsister · 06-25-2004, 02:32 PM

Thanks for posting the info

Dogstar · 06-25-2004, 04:23 PM

So, if I have the Norton anti-virus program I'm OK? I'm one of those dumbass non-tecnological people

...Thanks for the info, Mulletman!

TeriB19 · 06-25-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mulletman) "I'm technologically inclined" - that bullshit excuse doesnt fly with me and it will not fly here. Bottom line is, its free software, so the least your dumbass can do is learn to use the program. Only two ways out of this mess; 1) you do what I tell you to or 2) you never turn your machine on again.

You really know how to sweet talk a girl, don't ya? Good thing I'm not technologically challenged.

Steve · 06-25-2004, 05:59 PM

Norton Antivirus should be fine just as long as you update it. Make sure you run the Auto-update feature of your Norton software to be sure it's up to date

Mulletman · 06-25-2004, 06:07 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by TeriB19) You really know how to sweet talk a girl, don't ya? Good thing I'm not technologically challenged.

It's a gift.

Like I said, if you already have a professional virus scanner or firewall program (i.e. Norton or McAfee) then you dont need these. These are for those that do not have any protection or don't have the money or time to go out and buy the professional software.

You truely need both programs, one is not better than the other and they both do different things. An anti-virus protects your computer from known viruses. It will kill the virus when it detects them. A firewall on the other hand does not kill anything. What it does is it seals up ports (logical holes in your machine in which data flows in and out) and monitors which programs are trying to connect to the internet to to send data. This will stop all hack attempts and worms (viruses that enter your machine through open ports) from entering you machine but it will NOT stop viruses. It will prevent viruses from sending your private information from your machine back to the hacker, but it wont stop you from downloading them. Think of it as in the forms of birth control, for best results you're going to use more than one form of birth control. Hey shut up, it hard coming up with an analogy everyone can relate to.

Note: If you got the Zone Alarm program, put it on 'Learning Mode". That way it learns with programs you use frequently and which programs you dont. Be aware that the first couple of days will be a bit of a bitch as it gets settled in.

Bridge of Clay · 06-25-2004, 08:51 PM

thanks, Mullet! I didn't know nothing about the attack! I'm updating my mcafee right now!
And go Steve! Linux is the way to go!

creedsister · 06-25-2004, 09:52 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dogstar) So, if I have the Norton anti-virus program I'm OK? I'm one of those dumbass non-tecnological people

...Thanks for the info, Mulletman!

No Your Wrong I , Im The Dumbass

Higher_Desire · 06-26-2004, 12:39 AM

Thanks for the info. Do we know yet what sites it has infected? It's good CF and ABR won't be hurt.

H-D

Mulletman · 06-26-2004, 01:29 AM

nope. only the most popular sites that run IIS. So just watch yourself.

06-25-2004, 10:25 AM	#1
Mulletman Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Rising Sun Posts: 4,161 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Hacker/Virus attack - MUST READ Homeland Security late last night said that the US government warned that a big Internet attack against thousands of web sites was on the loose. [Read More] Basically instead of releasing a a worm that spreads through the internet through unpatched machines, they have derived a worm that will instead attack the Internet Information Server (IIS) and attach itself onto web servers. That way when you go to a website you will download it to your machine, bypassing most firewalls. One thing you need to keep in mind, when you go to a website, any website, the site does not load up off ther server. In fact you DOWNLOAD that entire page and then your machine will pop it up on your browser. Process takes so little time, that one does not notice. Since this does not directly affect home PCs, NO PATCH will be released for the consumer to install. Instead this will all be done on the servers side. If you don't have an Anti-Virus or Firewall, get them NOW. I recommend these free ones. - Grisoft - AVG Anti Virus - Zonelabs Zone Alarm If you already own professional versions, (i.e. ~ McAfee, Norton) then you do not need these. If you dont have ANY, then these are mandatory downloads. These programs work the exact same way as thier corporate brothers, expect the GUI is not as pretty. These companies do have paid programs, but all you need are the FREE version. "I'm technologically inclined" - that bullshit excuse doesnt fly with me and it will not fly here. Bottom line is, its free software, so the least your dumbass can do is learn to use the program. Only two ways out of this mess; 1) you do what I tell you to or 2) you never turn your machine on again. __________________ Intellectial Giant (Social Outcast) Quote: (Originally Posted by JenRN) Maybe it's time for some Mullet magic! He can do his Hoffa thing again! Quote: (Originally Posted by Harvey) Women must adore you.

06-25-2004, 11:01 AM	#3
Mulletman Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Rising Sun Posts: 4,161 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Man, this is probably the worst attack I've seen so far. __________________ Intellectial Giant (Social Outcast) Quote: (Originally Posted by JenRN) Maybe it's time for some Mullet magic! He can do his Hoffa thing again! Quote: (Originally Posted by Harvey) Women must adore you.

06-25-2004, 01:32 PM	#5
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks for the headsup I just downloaded the zonelabs firewall and I'm liking it better then the AVG so far! It would really be nice if those stupid hackers would find new hobbies though __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

06-25-2004, 02:32 PM	#6
creedsister USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,290 Joined: Oct 2003 Currently: Offline	Thanks for posting the info __________________ Hush child I,ll tell you why you have Loved Me when you were weak you have given me unselfishly Kept you From Falling Falling everywhere But Your Kness you set me free to live my life you become my Reason To Survive The Great Divide you Set Me Free Ooh Our Love Is Beautiful Ooh isn,t This Beautiful Child It Seems You Have Been My Everything

06-25-2004, 04:23 PM	#7
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	So, if I have the Norton anti-virus program I'm OK? I'm one of those dumbass non-tecnological people ...Thanks for the info, Mulletman! __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

06-25-2004, 05:16 PM	#8
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by Mulletman) "I'm technologically inclined" - that bullshit excuse doesnt fly with me and it will not fly here. Bottom line is, its free software, so the least your dumbass can do is learn to use the program. Only two ways out of this mess; 1) you do what I tell you to or 2) you never turn your machine on again. You really know how to sweet talk a girl, don't ya? Good thing I'm not technologically challenged. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

06-25-2004, 06:07 PM	#10
Mulletman Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Rising Sun Posts: 4,161 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by TeriB19) You really know how to sweet talk a girl, don't ya? Good thing I'm not technologically challenged. It's a gift. Like I said, if you already have a professional virus scanner or firewall program (i.e. Norton or McAfee) then you dont need these. These are for those that do not have any protection or don't have the money or time to go out and buy the professional software. You truely need both programs, one is not better than the other and they both do different things. An anti-virus protects your computer from known viruses. It will kill the virus when it detects them. A firewall on the other hand does not kill anything. What it does is it seals up ports (logical holes in your machine in which data flows in and out) and monitors which programs are trying to connect to the internet to to send data. This will stop all hack attempts and worms (viruses that enter your machine through open ports) from entering you machine but it will NOT stop viruses. It will prevent viruses from sending your private information from your machine back to the hacker, but it wont stop you from downloading them. Think of it as in the forms of birth control, for best results you're going to use more than one form of birth control. Hey shut up, it hard coming up with an analogy everyone can relate to. Note: If you got the Zone Alarm program, put it on 'Learning Mode". That way it learns with programs you use frequently and which programs you dont. Be aware that the first couple of days will be a bit of a bitch as it gets settled in. __________________ Intellectial Giant (Social Outcast) Quote: (Originally Posted by JenRN) Maybe it's time for some Mullet magic! He can do his Hoffa thing again! Quote: (Originally Posted by Harvey) Women must adore you.

06-25-2004, 08:51 PM	#11
Bridge of Clay USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,025 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	thanks, Mullet! I didn't know nothing about the attack! I'm updating my mcafee right now! And go Steve! Linux is the way to go! __________________ .:: "If people don't like guitar solos... then they're frikkin' stupid!" - Mark Tremonti ::.

06-25-2004, 09:52 PM	#12
creedsister USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,290 Joined: Oct 2003 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by Dogstar) So, if I have the Norton anti-virus program I'm OK? I'm one of those dumbass non-tecnological people ...Thanks for the info, Mulletman! No Your Wrong I , Im The Dumbass __________________ Hush child I,ll tell you why you have Loved Me when you were weak you have given me unselfishly Kept you From Falling Falling everywhere But Your Kness you set me free to live my life you become my Reason To Survive The Great Divide you Set Me Free Ooh Our Love Is Beautiful Ooh isn,t This Beautiful Child It Seems You Have Been My Everything

06-26-2004, 12:39 AM	#13
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	Thanks for the info. Do we know yet what sites it has infected? It's good CF and ABR won't be hurt. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

06-26-2004, 01:29 AM	#14
Mulletman Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Rising Sun Posts: 4,161 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	nope. only the most popular sites that run IIS. So just watch yourself. __________________ Intellectial Giant (Social Outcast) Quote: (Originally Posted by JenRN) Maybe it's time for some Mullet magic! He can do his Hoffa thing again! Quote: (Originally Posted by Harvey) Women must adore you.

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