Jacques,
After I suspected a virus this morning, I sent the list a mesage to see if
anyone had heard of this virus and if they knew how it was contracted. I had
aldready ran Norton System Works 2001 AntiVirus program scan and found and
isolated the virus. The Mac comment was just something I had heard from Mac
users who I guess think they are immune to PC viruses. I have since found out
otherwise.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
Jacques Le Clainche wrote:
> Mike,
>
> We have well over 500 computers at work, mostly PCs (Dell, Tangent, Tandy,
> Compaq, Toshiba), but some Macs too (about 100), and all connected to a
> network (LAN/WAN).... I can tell you that Macs are not immune to attacks
> either- but the problem is not the platform as much as the program. As
> Microsoft Outlook is by far the most used e-mail program worldwide, it is
> constantly under attack by hackers. In industry, where Microsoft products
> and Windows/NT systems are prevalent, servers using the NT (Windows 2000)
> software are also under attack... I have also seen hackers get into Unix
> systems.
>
> Various ways to protect your computer from viruses, worms and trojan horses
> have been posted on this list. If you need more help, please e-mail me off
> list.
>
> At my place of work, we use either the Norton or McAfee anti-virus programs.
> We have encountered compatibility problems when loading both on the same
> machine- so just use one! Which one to use seems more a question of personal
> preference than effectiveness. You should also get online updates from the
> antivirus maker regularly- they will have free downloads on their sites, at
> least for some time after you buy your license. When a new virus is
> unleashed and people panick, I always seem to be able to get a free online
> download for it... I also frequently use the "Windows Update" on my
> computer, as the MS site has "critical updates" including security "patches"
> all the time- free.
>
> Jacques Le Clainche, who uses Dell, Tangent, Tandy, Compaq, and Apple
> computers at work! The Mac users think I am weird, as I prefer using the
> windows machines!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Mike Maclean
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 8:15 AM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Yet Another Virus
>
> I got infected yesterday with a virus called "J.S. Exception.Exploit".
> I don't have a clue how this happened, but it deleted all my mail
> program files up to March of this year. Lost all my saved e mails
> received and sent up to then. It also changed all my fonts in all parts
> of Windows. If I had the money I would buy a MAC. Anyone heard of this
> one?
> Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
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