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VIRUS ALERTS !!!!

Backdoor.Ripjac 

and Backdoor.Lanfilt

Backdoor.Ripjac is a backdoor Trojan that allows a hacker to gain access to the infected computer. The presence of the file Synchost.exe is an indication of a possible infection. By default, the Trojan opens port 4999 to allow the hacker to remotely control the infected computer. 
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me 

Backdoor.Lanfilt is a backdoor Trojan that allows a hacker to gain access to the computer. The hacker can then delete, copy, and execute files and perform other actions. It attempts to terminate the process of security software, such as antivirus, firewall, and system-monitoring programs.
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me 

Click the link below for removal instructions and a list of  other virus threats 

www.symantec.com/techsupp/

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NetSentron V2.0

The NetSentron has also added Road Warrior  VPN, giving you the ability to access your network from any location.

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The following article is the second in a series of 6 issues that lists common mistakes or "sins" people make when using the internet.

A firewall can either be a device or software that puts a barrier between you and the network. In our case the network is the internet however, a firewall can also be used internally to stop other people in the office from “hacking” into your computer. The first “sin” is not to have a firewall at all. If you are on a high-speed internet connection you have a permanent connection to the internet and a door way to the internet. A firewall is one way to close and lock the doors allowing only the traffic that you want to come in or go out of the gate to internet.

Rather than using a router or other network devices, those on dial-up may choose to use a basic firewall software package. The longer you are on the internet the greater the chance you will be found! Once you are found without a firewall it would take little time or effort to compromise your system or other systems through your PC.

An example of a compromise would be a salesman gaining access to the corporate network in the hotel room at night using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The VPN is secure; however, the salesman has neglected to run a firewall. While the salesperson is busy keying in orders and checking the status of his accounts his PC has been detected on the internet. The PC is of very little interest; however, the fact that the PC is currently attached to the corporate network is of interest to the hacker. The hacker now has access to the corporate crown jewels. In ten minutes the network has been mapped and a copy of the customer file has been transferred to the hacker’s PC. All of this occurred without the knowledge of the salesperson. All he noticed was that the system was slow at times.

In the next issue of the KDI Times we will talk about the third most common  "sin" on the Internet; Unnecessary services on your servers are turned on or not blocked.

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• 250W Power supply 
• 128mb  2100 DDR RAM 
• 40 GB 5400 Ultra DMA 
• Integrated Video 
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