Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Blaster Worm
The Blaster worm has caused some big problems for Windows PCs the past couple of days. If you got hit, you can get a fix from Symantec. If you run Windows XP, you also need to install a patch from the Windows Update site. Just installing the patch from the Windows update site isn't enough. This worm makes registry entries so the patch thinks it's already installed. Run the Symantec fix first, then install the hotfix.
This worm came about after Microsoft released a hotfix for Windows to close the hole. This has been the case with most major viruses and worms in the past year. In otherwords, if you've been proactive and installed the patches as they were released by Microsoft, you haven't been hit by the major nasties.
You should set Windows to automatically download and install the patches. You should also be using a good anti-virus software program and have it update automatically. Finally, a good firewall should be installed. The firewall that ships with Windows XP probably isn't enough as it only protects against things getting in. If you are already infected, it won't stop things from getting out. I use Zone Alarm. It's free for personal use and does a great job.
The Blaster worm has caused some big problems for Windows PCs the past couple of days. If you got hit, you can get a fix from Symantec. If you run Windows XP, you also need to install a patch from the Windows Update site. Just installing the patch from the Windows update site isn't enough. This worm makes registry entries so the patch thinks it's already installed. Run the Symantec fix first, then install the hotfix.
This worm came about after Microsoft released a hotfix for Windows to close the hole. This has been the case with most major viruses and worms in the past year. In otherwords, if you've been proactive and installed the patches as they were released by Microsoft, you haven't been hit by the major nasties.
You should set Windows to automatically download and install the patches. You should also be using a good anti-virus software program and have it update automatically. Finally, a good firewall should be installed. The firewall that ships with Windows XP probably isn't enough as it only protects against things getting in. If you are already infected, it won't stop things from getting out. I use Zone Alarm. It's free for personal use and does a great job.
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