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Jeroen van vliet

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Since: Sep 19, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 7:06 pm
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hello i have the W32/Swen@MM virus, i downloaded the new dat files from
mcafee couse it dont detect it, but how do i install dat files??????? yopu
cant reed it anywhere

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Bill

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 7:06 pm
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Bill

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: new dat files [Login to view extended thread Info.] Imported from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

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Qshiva

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: new dat files [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Hi Bill, I had the same problem as Jeroen. I only dont understand what do you mean by the usenet. You mean the news servers that the NG hosts. Because I mailed in the NG with my emailadres I'm infected. Thanks in advance Regards, Jerry "Bill" <wsb312.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:isrrmv8ul7da7ufj650jn1gclec44uspdf@4ax.com... > On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:18:25 +0200, "Jeroen van vliet" > <info.DeleteThis@educationalstays.com> wrote: > > >The update is the Antivirus Signatur(dat file) and the virus cant be found , > >after file scanning. But i still get 200 messenges every minute, with the > >patch, > > > That's because your computer isn't infected. You are getting emails > because you posted your legitimate email address to usenet, which is > where the Swen virus gets the addresses for it's victims. >> Stay informed about: new dat files

Mr. Sandman

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Since: Sep 20, 2003
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: new dat files [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:52:49 +0200, "Qshiva" <ask.DeleteThis@me.nl> wrote: >Hi Bill, > >I had the same problem as Jeroen. I only dont understand what do you mean by >the usenet. You mean the news servers that the NG hosts. Because I mailed in >the NG with my emailadres I'm infected. > >Thanks in advance > >Regards, >Jerry > > Yes your infected! It is all your fault that this and every other virus spreads. Unplug your computer immediately. Do not turn computer back on untill you know what your doing. The next time you touch a computer could bring the apocalypse upon us all! >> Stay informed about: new dat files

Bill

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 11:38 pm Post subject: Re: new dat files [Login to view extended thread Info.] Imported from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

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Sami

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:53 am Post subject: Re: new dat files [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Bill" <wsb312.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:isrrmv8ul7da7ufj650jn1gclec44uspdf@4ax.com... > On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:18:25 +0200, "Jeroen van vliet" > <info.DeleteThis@educationalstays.com> wrote: > > That's because your computer isn't infected. You are getting emails > because you posted your legitimate email address to usenet, which is > where the Swen virus gets the addresses for it's victims. > I don't think this is coming from usenet. I just tried creating a new identity and almost immediately I was receiving these emails before I even posted anywhere. -- Sami Walt Disney World Entertainment Magic Kingdom Shows MGM Shows Animal Kingdom Shows and Parades >> Stay informed about: new dat files

Qshiva

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Since: Sep 21, 2003
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: new dat files [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

My computer is not affected by the virus itself. I only hate the mailflow and try to ask a simple question. Jerry "Mr. Sandman" <IBEW_Wireman@union.yes> wrote in message news:6q0smvsj590emrtl0g3oolhdsrsjrldmn7@4ax.com... > On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:52:49 +0200, "Qshiva" <ask.RemoveThis@me.nl> wrote: > > >Hi Bill, > > > >I had the same problem as Jeroen. I only dont understand what do you mean by > >the usenet. You mean the news servers that the NG hosts. Because I mailed in > >the NG with my emailadres I'm infected. > > > >Thanks in advance > > > >Regards, > >Jerry > > > > > Yes your infected! It is all your fault that this and every other > virus spreads. Unplug your computer immediately. Do not turn computer > back on untill you know what your doing. The next time you touch a > computer could bring the apocalypse upon us all! >> Stay informed about: new dat files

Qshiva

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Since: Sep 21, 2003
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: new dat files [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Hi Bill, Thanks Regards, Jerry "Bill" <wsb312 DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message news:shdsmvobm4nbmes1m64uh4c1ntk0jd237t@4ax.com... > On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:52:49 +0200, "Qshiva" <ask DeleteThis @me.nl> wrote: > > >I had the same problem as Jeroen. I only dont understand what do you mean by > >the usenet. > > As I understand it, the worm dowloads addresses from usenet (yes > that's what news groups are) and then sends copies of itself to those > addresses. Therefore, those who post to usenet with a legit address > get deluged by mail with Swen attachments. >> Stay informed about: new dat files

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