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[IBC] Swen Worm
I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and
I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
Alan Walker wrote:
I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com Alan: I've been getting the same thing. I called my ISP to see what they could do about it. They said it is NOT from Microstoft. They told me not to open any of the attachments (which I haven't) because they could contain a virus. I've been getting these at the rate of 8-10 per hour. Sounds like I'm not the only one. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
These emails are not from Microsoft. I checked at the Microsoft security
web site earlier and there is a LOT of email about this there. This insidious spamming of viruses has been going on for some time at a very low level. But, yesterday it really took off and generally sends a virus from a number of official looking sources. I have been putting a block on each one as it arrives. There are a large number of permutations of the same phony, usually Microsoft-appearing "From:" addresses. The Evil Empire (Microsoft) does not send email updates or warnings, so just delete immediately and/or use your blocking software to stop additional bogus emails from getting through. As we have been warned before, do not open or save any attachments that come with these or any other emails that you are not expecting, much less don't know the source. Marc Alan Walker wrote: I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
I was away for three days and I had dozens of these messages. Microsoft do
not send out this type of message so delete them do not open them, -------Original Message------- From: Alan Walker Date: 19 September 2003 22:13:24 To: Subject: [IBC] Swen Worm I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com ************************************************** *************************** ** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** *************************** ** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ .. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
PROBLEM: A new worm named Swen appeared this morning masquerading as a patch for a
Microsoft Windows patch. The spread of the worm is being helped along by computer users who dutifully install the patch (worm) and pass it on. PLATFORM: Windows DAMAGE: Helpful users install and pass on the worm. SOLUTION: 1. Keep your antivirus software up to date. 2. Do not execute attachments that you are not expecting. 3. Do not install patches received as e-mail attachments. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT: The risk is HIGH. Current viruses and worms install backdoors in systems that allow remote intruders to take over and use those systems. Usage includes spying, industrial espionage, e-mail spamming, creation of porno sites, proxy servers, etc. ======= Alan Walker wrote: I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
Alan Walker wrote:
I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com Alan: I've been getting the same thing. I called my ISP to see what they could do about it. They said it is NOT from Microstoft. They told me not to open any of the attachments (which I haven't) because they could contain a virus. I've been getting these at the rate of 8-10 per hour. Sounds like I'm not the only one. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
These emails are not from Microsoft. I checked at the Microsoft security
web site earlier and there is a LOT of email about this there. This insidious spamming of viruses has been going on for some time at a very low level. But, yesterday it really took off and generally sends a virus from a number of official looking sources. I have been putting a block on each one as it arrives. There are a large number of permutations of the same phony, usually Microsoft-appearing "From:" addresses. The Evil Empire (Microsoft) does not send email updates or warnings, so just delete immediately and/or use your blocking software to stop additional bogus emails from getting through. As we have been warned before, do not open or save any attachments that come with these or any other emails that you are not expecting, much less don't know the source. Marc Alan Walker wrote: I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
I was away for three days and I had dozens of these messages. Microsoft do
not send out this type of message so delete them do not open them, -------Original Message------- From: Alan Walker Date: 19 September 2003 22:13:24 To: Subject: [IBC] Swen Worm I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com ************************************************** *************************** ** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** *************************** ** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ .. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
This appears to be either a web-wide attack or something that is
specifically bonsai list oriented. I've gone from receiving roughly one virus infected email per month to over forty in one (today). All of them are variations of the Microsoft update patch attached type. Just carefully hit the delete key (wish it wasn't so close to the return key!). OK Jim, now you can step in with the NO MORE! :-) Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales PROBLEM: A new worm named Swen appeared this morning masquerading as a patch for a Microsoft Windows patch. The spread of the worm is being helped along by computer users who dutifully install the patch (worm) and pass it on. PLATFORM: Windows DAMAGE: Helpful users install and pass on the worm. SOLUTION: 1. Keep your antivirus software up to date. 2. Do not execute attachments that you are not expecting. 3. Do not install patches received as e-mail attachments. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT: The risk is HIGH. Current viruses and worms install backdoors in systems that allow remote intruders to take over and use those systems. Usage includes spying, industrial espionage, e-mail spamming, creation of porno sites, proxy servers, etc. ======= Alan Walker wrote: I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.520 / Virus Database: 318 - Release Date: 18/09/2003 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Swen Worm
This appears to be either a web-wide attack or something that is
specifically bonsai list oriented. I've gone from receiving roughly one virus infected email per month to over forty in one (today). All of them are variations of the Microsoft update patch attached type. Just carefully hit the delete key (wish it wasn't so close to the return key!). OK Jim, now you can step in with the NO MORE! :-) Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales PROBLEM: A new worm named Swen appeared this morning masquerading as a patch for a Microsoft Windows patch. The spread of the worm is being helped along by computer users who dutifully install the patch (worm) and pass it on. PLATFORM: Windows DAMAGE: Helpful users install and pass on the worm. SOLUTION: 1. Keep your antivirus software up to date. 2. Do not execute attachments that you are not expecting. 3. Do not install patches received as e-mail attachments. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT: The risk is HIGH. Current viruses and worms install backdoors in systems that allow remote intruders to take over and use those systems. Usage includes spying, industrial espionage, e-mail spamming, creation of porno sites, proxy servers, etc. ======= Alan Walker wrote: I've been getting a lot of spam from Microsoft today. This raised my suspicions and I checked at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/ and found the following warning. I haven't sent this type of warning before, but I hope some of you will not fall victim to this latest worm, since it looks quasi-official by posing as being from Microsoft. ==== Security Awareness Notes: 9/18/03 ** Swen Worm (aka: Gibe) ** Beware of the latest Internet worm masquerading as a security patch sent by Microsoft which is spreading fast around the world. Visit CIAC's Bulletin N-153 New Worms and Helpful Computer Users for more information. === Alan Walker, Lake Charles, LA, USA http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.520 / Virus Database: 318 - Release Date: 18/09/2003 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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