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Topic: odd e-mails
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2039
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-27-2001 09:00 PM
   
I have received 7 e-mails in the last couple of days. They are all RE: no subject,from unknown people and all are with a DOC.pif with 28k. I have dumped them all. Anyone else getting these? I'm betting on a virus attack. 
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 1698
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-27-2001 09:13 PM
Strange. I think it is too...I got one the other day from a member on one of my lists. Seems a few other list members received it from him too. One of the members was able to avoid the virus due to their Antivirus software. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
'76 Cobra--project
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Stangfan
Gearhead Posts: 350
From: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 11-27-2001 10:04 PM
If in doubt - DELETE!!!! Better to be safe than sorry these days.------------------
Steve - M&M Member #690 '90 Limited Edition Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
'67 Mustang Coupe Member: Vancouver Island Mustangs Association; 1990 Limited Edition Mustang Registry
Steve's 1990 Limited Edition Convertible Website
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UnbridledFury
Gearhead Posts: 1074
From: Tacoma, WA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-27-2001 10:27 PM
New variation of an older virus. If you have a virus protection program (and you really should), keep your virus definitions up to date. Insure it scans every file downloaded from the internet as well as email attachments. If your program does not support these features, time to get your program updated.These new viruses are pretty nasty. Unless you are expecting an attachment, DELETE IT - no matter who it is from. Better to be safe than sorry. ------------------
Motor Safe! George
1975 Mustang II
1994 Ranger XLT 4X4 (175,000+ miles)
2000 Windstar
Unbridled Fury Productions
http://www.pierce-county-mustang-club.org/
M&M Member #47
September 11, 2001 - A day we shall never forget
US Army, Retired
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 2144
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-27-2001 10:35 PM
I have Norton Antivirus with my new computer and it seems to works much better than McAvee, which I had on my old computer...I update Norton Weekly... I get a HAHAHA once in a while. Or emails from freinds that make no sense & have a virus attached... Norton has always caught them... I asked my friends about the emaials and they didn't send it the virus did... Their system was infected...  ------------------
Don
'66 Brilliant Blue Fastback
302 with 5 speed
We Will Never Forget
Keep The Faith America [This message has been edited by Big D (edited 11-27-2001).]
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67 Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 632
From: Beaverton, Oregon
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-27-2001 11:35 PM
Funny you should mention that. I received 4 today... all with RE: no subject. I never receive spam at this addy (well, only or two a month). My software stops the downloading of any attachments until I choose to give permission (I never do). Seems someone either got infested unawaringly on the list or someone else got a list of email addy's. ------------------
Jerry
www.67Fastback.com
"The danger in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished."
G.B. Shaw
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T5owner
Gearhead Posts: 388
From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 11-28-2001 01:11 AM
It is the .badtrans virus. Check out www.symantec.com for the info on how to remove it.
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 654
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-28-2001 01:42 AM
I got it. I just got done removing it. What a pain. 130am and I just got done. Even if you don't open it you get it. It comes in via Microsoft outlook. If you don't have the newest version of outlook like i didn't you get it. To get rid of it you must go in to the registry{which you are never supposed to do}. RAY------------------
RAY . FLY THE FLAG, SHOW THE WORLD WE ARE PROUD AMERICANS!70 MACH 1 351C NOW 408 STROKER 4SPD.
86 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 RUNS 12.86 @107 1.65 60 ft.
2001 LINCOLN LS V8 1997 MUSTANG
SHOW THE WORLD, LIGHT A CANDLE.
http://www.geocities.com/slariviere/7DMach1.html
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1515
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-28-2001 01:43 AM
I got one that had a RE: but no address from sender.And no file size posted.
I delete all mail I not sure of.
SCOOP.------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty 1-5/8 headers,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 11-28-2001 11:19 AM
Mike,
My wife & I recieved an e-mail from someone we never heard of with a resume attached  very strange.------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 04549
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 18672
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-28-2001 08:40 PM
Always delete if you have the slightest doubt, and NEVER open .exe, .doc or .txt files!------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
My Photo Page
Christmas shopping? Why not use the Mustangsandmore.com Bookstore?
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2039
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-28-2001 09:07 PM
I just got another from Shanghi. Same MO.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2039
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-28-2001 10:19 PM
Thanks for the info T5owner. I went and checked it out,and that is what it is. They come with titles like New-Napster-Site,News.doc and scr. I went into safemode like they said and ran my antivirus but found nothing. I also looked in the registry and didn't see anything for a value set except my default. You have to look for a Kernel32 or kernel32.exe. I think{hope} I am clean. I never opened these emails up. Am I still infected with them?
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T5owner
Gearhead Posts: 388
From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 11-29-2001 12:53 AM
Yes, seems it really enters Outlook as mentioned above. Got it as well. My Norton caught 2 infected temporary files, but upon downloading new mail with a preview it starts working. Close your preview window for the moment, reduce download capacity to 30kB. Most of mails with attachmenta re 41kb. Apparently it sends out your mail address to any service company as well, which subscribes you to a lot of services.
Solution is apparently indeed to get the latest Outlook version, if you are using it. A friend uses Zone Alarm as well, and it caught more than his NAV2001. Zone Alarm is usually free.
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Greenstang
Gearhead Posts: 752
From: its all a fog..
Registered: May 2001
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posted 11-29-2001 01:34 PM
It's a good reason to use netscape's mail client instead of outlook 
fwiw, it hit 5 of the 8 email lists I am on...------------------
Marcus?
Beating the competition is where the thrill is and that pride you get. It's an ego stroke ? to make no mistake."
-Mark Martin
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12868
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-29-2001 06:31 PM
I have gotten a bunch of those RE: e-mails myself.I never use OutLook cause its a spawing ground for virus.sam
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 18672
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-29-2001 07:30 PM
I've been getting them, too.I don't use Outlook, either. Outlook = Look Out! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
My Photo Page
Christmas shopping? Why not use the Mustangsandmore.com Bookstore?
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2039
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-29-2001 09:32 PM
I never use outlook either. I went into the registry and didn't find the kernel.exe it installs. What gives?
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67 Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 632
From: Beaverton, Oregon
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-29-2001 11:22 PM
Mike, Whether you opened them or not (and resultant infection) depends on what email client you use and the settings you use as well. For all: http://zonealarm.com/ This free software is fully recommended and has saved a HUGE set of hassles for me in many circumstances. I heartily recommend it. ------------------
Jerry
www.67Fastback.com
"The danger in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished."
G.B. Shaw
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2039
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-30-2001 07:58 AM
Thanks,Jerry! I'll go and get it. Will it show me if I have it?
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Greenstang
Gearhead Posts: 752
From: its all a fog..
Registered: May 2001
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posted 11-30-2001 11:36 AM
Zonealarm works too well for me
I used it for a year before I set up the firewall @ my apartment. It is a must for anyone with a broadband connection without a firewall. It will save your butt more times than you will ever imagine.
just my 2 cents,------------------
Marcus?
Beating the competition is where the thrill is and that pride you get. It's an ego stroke ? to make no mistake."
-Mark Martin
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