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

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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

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************************************************** ******************************
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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++++
************************************************** ******************************
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+++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++

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 +++++

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 +++++

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 +++++

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 +++++

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 +++++

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 +++++

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 +++++