Blaster virus - can someone help me.....

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:15 pm

Hi
I am after someone who knows a tad bout computers!

Stephen T kindly helped me the other night sort this goddam virus out and I have just done another check on my pc and it has come up with this:

Network Vulnerability Scan
At Risk!

Scan Description:
Attempts to create a connection with, or test for access to your computer to see if unknown or unauthorized Internet communication is allowed.

Scan Results:
WARNING!! The scan was able to make a connection with your computer. This means that you could potentially be vulnerable to attack by malicious people who gain access to your computer and can potentially view, copy, delete, or modify data on your computer.

Internet connections to your computer are made through ports. To learn more about the status of ports on your computer, see: Network Vulnerability port status

Also it came up with this:

Antivirus Product Scan
At Risk! Show Details
Hide Details

Scan Description:
Searches your computer for a recent version of a commonly used antivirus program. The results show if an antivirus program was detected and whether or not it is a recent version.

Scan Results:
You are at moderate risk from computer viruses. While your computer has a commonly used antivirus program installed, it is not the most current version available. However, by having recent virus definitions you are in a good position to fight against viruses -- see the Antivirus Definition Scan below for details. Still, you might consider updating your antivirus software to the latest version because virus technology changes frequently.

To Fix This Problem:

Contact your antivirus software vendor for information about upgrading to the most current revision available
Or, install the latest version of a commonly used antivirus software package

Anyone know if this is major and what I can do!?
These came up safe -
Network Vulnerability Scan
NetBIOS Availability Scan
Active Trojan Horse Scan
Antivirus Definition Scan

:blush-thx: Julia

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:27 am

Obviously not then

CB · Post by CB » Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:54 am

Nope...sorry. No idea WHAT you're on about!!

I had the virus (might still have it) but sorted it out with NightNurse

Post by **Lyndon** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 8:06 am

er not this time

there will be a IT bod around here some time soon to help out

nuttyslack · Post by **nuttyslack** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 10:23 am

Julia,

I think I am right someone will correct it if its wrong but.

the first part of the scan as checked for open ports which it as found a open one, alter the security settings of your firewall from medium to high.

Dont worry about the antivirus bit, it comes up with that to get you to buy the latest release, if you are using nortons antivirus 2002 or 2003 thats as upto date virus definitions then you are ok

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:06 pm

:blush-thx: Nuttyslack!

rob · Post by **rob** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 12:44 pm

er not this time

there will be a IT bod around here some time soon to help out

Lyndon was right, so here I am.

Sorry its taken so long but I have been playing anti virus for the big boys

Nutty Slack is indeed correct about changing from medium to high.

The question I have is are you sing the firewall that comes with XP?

If so ditch it and go and buy something like Norton Firewall.

Microsoft firewall is probably best refered to as MicroSHITE

have fun, just remember, if you catch something nasty ell your friends and dont pass it ound any more

- that sounded like an STD advert

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 1:35 pm

julia has norton firewall. updated she should be ok.

Greenday · Post by **Greenday** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 2:15 pm

The best firewall i've ever used is Sygates personal firewall, i've had issues with both Norton and Zone Alarm, you probably didn't really wanna know that

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 2:20 pm

Thanks Rob - I don't have XP and Stephen quite nicely helped me out the other night.
I will change the setting like you said and fingers crossed I don't get infected!
Thanks guys!

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 3:24 pm

The best firewall i've ever used is Sygates personal firewall, i've had issues with both Norton and Zone Alarm, you probably didn't really wanna know that

Here here, Sygate gets my recommendation as well.

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Sun Aug 17, 2003 5:35 am

zone alarm is just a pest. i'd sooner run fuk all.

cpjames · Post by **cpjames** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:56 pm

Black Ice myself .. works a treat and doesnt create annoying pop ups once as long as its configured correctly..

Chris