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Title: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: john on Jan 17, 2009, 21:17:06

I've just read this (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7832652.stm) BBC news article about a Windows Worm, the links on the page led me to the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=F32921AF-9DBE-4DCE-889E-ECF997EB18E9&displaylang=en) which some may find useful

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Simon on Jan 17, 2009, 22:06:29

Thanks, John. :)

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Sebby on Jan 17, 2009, 23:44:31

Thanks for the heads up, John. :thumb:

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Glenn on Jan 18, 2009, 08:11:40

This is the same worm that has brought the MOD system to it's knees http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=12229.0

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Rik on Jan 18, 2009, 10:45:37

Must be a case of the worm has turned, Glenn. ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: somanyholes on Jan 19, 2009, 20:50:50

I feel sorry for whichever country / enterprise that will have this thing pointed at them

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Noreen on Jan 20, 2009, 12:17:42

Can I take it that if I'm up-to-date with the monthly Microsoft Security Updates and also have constantly updated NOD32 that my computer is protected against this worm?

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Rik on Jan 20, 2009, 12:18:52

It should be, Noreen.

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Noreen on Jan 21, 2009, 12:19:05

According to the BBC, we need the KB958644 Security Update, I've just checked and my computer has it. :)

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Rik on Jan 21, 2009, 12:26:34

I'm not sure I have the energy to check that against the seemingly endless list of patches. ;)

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Noreen on Jan 21, 2009, 12:35:14

It came out on 24/10/08 for me, Rik.

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Rik on Jan 21, 2009, 12:36:37

I checked on the MS update site, as that's in chronological order, which makes it easier to find. I've been safely patched since October. :thumb:

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Noreen on Jan 21, 2009, 12:39:23

That's where I checked, Rik. ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Rik on Jan 21, 2009, 12:43:44

Now you tell me. ;)

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Glenn on Jan 21, 2009, 15:18:16

All PC's at Cosford are still off line, my mate told me last night, every PC on the station that connects to their military network was rebuilt over the weekend............ with the wrong image. ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Rik on Jan 21, 2009, 15:24:31

It really does inspire confidence, doesn't it, Glenn. :shake:

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Sebby on Jan 21, 2009, 19:43:30

::)

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: somanyholes on Jan 22, 2009, 14:37:13

relevant

http://belsec.skynetblogs.be/post/6645212/stop-autorun--the-only-effective-way-to-do-it

Title: Re: Microsoft baseline Security Analyzer
Post by: Rik on Jan 22, 2009, 15:05:47

Thanks, So. :thumb:

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