New Windows worm wreaking havok

[DeeBye]

http://www3.ca.com/threatinfo/virusinfo/vi...s.aspx?id=39012

The "Sasser" worm is on the loose. A sign of infection is repeated crashes of "LSASS.EXE" (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service, a required Windows file).

A visit to Windows Update will patch the hole, but you should also be sure to run a firewall at all times.

Two good free ones are:
ZoneAlarm
and
Kerio Personal Firewall

This brings me to something that's been on my mind for a while. Call it a bit of a rant if you will.

People who do not regularly update their OS, who do not regularly scan for viruses (and keep their virus definitions updated) and who do not run firewalls, while regularly connecting to the internet CAN ALL BURN IN HELL!

Viruses, worms, and trojans would be almost unheard of if people just spent 10 minutes every week to ensure that their computers are secure. The only reason why these things have such a widespread and destructive effect is because of people who are too ignorant to practice even a little bit of common computing sense. These ignorant people are the ones who propagate crap like Sasser which wreaks havok on the internet. These are the people who send me e-mail saying "I send you this file in order to seek your advice".

It doesn't take a whole lot of effort to keep your computer secure.

• Update your OS regularly
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• Scan for viruses often, and ensure that your scanner is up to date
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• Run a firewall while connected to the internet
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• Don't open stupid unknown files called "britney_spears_nude.jpg.exe.vbs.wtf.omg", even if it was e-mailed to your from your dear Aunt Esther.<>
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  Here is a picture of a really big bug.