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VIRUS ALERTS !!!!

W32.SQLExp.Worm: is a worm that targets the systems running Microsoft SQL Server 2000, as well as Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000. The worm sends 376 bytes to UDP port 1434, the SQL Server Resolution Service Port.  Discovered January 24th

Backdoor.IRC.Aladinz: is a backdoor Trojan that gives a third party full control over the victim's computer.  Discovered January 17th

Backdoor.Beasty: is also a backdoor Trojan.  This virsus allows complete access to the infecte computer.  Also Discovered Januaary 17th

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

Unnesessary Services On Your Servers Are Turned On or Not Blocked

Blocking or turning off unnecessary services, is not just an issue for the internet, it is also an issue for your PC on any network.  An example of this sin is having turned on the share on the hard drive of your PC.  This gives anyone on the network the ability to read or even write to your hard drive.  If you want to share files with your colleagues at work perhaps a shared drive mapped to the server with all of the other relevant documents can be stored there.  If you intend on sharing your drive then when you do shut down your PC you colleagues will get disconnected.  It would be better to put these items on the company server.

The security issue of leaving FTP or shared drives on is best illustrated when you are on a cable internet connection.  Perform a Network Neighborhood and then you can see who else is connected in an insecure manner to the cable service.

For corporate networks, ensure that only the services you want made available to the internet are turned on.  While your server can host web pages don’t turn on the HTTP server unless you intend to host web pages and want to deal with the security patches and monitoring that is required to run the services securely on your server.  This applies for all other services available on your networkÏ

In the February issue of the KDI Times we will talk about the fourth  most common  "sin" on the Internet; Operating System and Application Software Security Patches not installed or not set properly.

Tradition and Technology Meld In Surrey Middle School
by Jamie Leggatt

See how one school give their students the opportunity to learn high-tech skills, while at the same time keeping with tradition.  A KDI success story. Read More......