W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm : is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself to all contacts in the Windows Address Book. It contains a backdoor that uses mIRC to communicate with a remote attacker. It also contains a keylogger and attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network. The worm attempts to terminate the process of various antivirus programs if they are found to be active.
Systems affected are Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP and Me. Discovered May 8th

It attempts to copy itself to all the computers on a local network, and then infect these computers. The worm also has backdoor Trojan capabilities. By default, the Trojan component listens on port 10168.

If the infected computer runs Windows NT, 2000, or XP, the worm will attempt to disguise itself as the normal Windows process, "LSASS.EXE."
Systems affected are Windows NT, 2000, XP . Discovered May 13th

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

If you do have an affected unit, fill in the serial number or numbers if you
are doing more than one, and they will send a replacement unit for each one.
 

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The following is the sixth and final article in a series of 6 issues that lists common mistakes or "sins" people make when using the Internet. 
 

Lack of Adequte Security and Access Policies

We know all the things we should not do but we still do it.  When we moved into our new office some staff had a problem remembering their pass code for the alarm.  No problem we will put the codes on a piece of paper and put it by the keypad.  Would you really do that?  Some people would do that for their computer passwords or use passwords that are easy to guess.  Why not post the password on a sticky note on the monitor.  Another example would be to use your first name for the user id and the password.  Why don’t we just put the key under the welcome mat in front door and to make sure people find it stick a note on the door telling them the key is under the mat.

Basic security policies should be set up for computer access and privacy.  Get advice from a computer consultant on best ways to secure your systems and data.  Then follow it.  Ensure that your staff has an understanding of how their actions can compromise the security of your computers.  There is one example of a large company that had technical people on staff to set up and monitor their systems; however, their regular staff did not understand how their actions could compromise the security of their network.  A computer smart salesperson had a laptop computer and went to an electronics store where he bought a wireless card and access point.  Now he could wander anywhere around the office and have his laptop computer connected to the network without plugging into anything.  Cool!  He also did not do it securely!  So it came as big surprise to the computer staff that someone in the cafeteria one floor down had gained access to their system and had innocently borrowed the network bandwidth to surf the internet.

This concludes our series of articles on the '6 Deadly Sins on the Internet'. Click  here for a complete look at all all 6 articles.

Does it seem like your computer has a mind of its own? 

When you go on the Internet, for instance, does it seem like you're always seeing the same pop-up advertisement for a  new car? Or perhaps every time you open up a Web browser, it takes you to a strange site that offers free games or a  search engine that you've never heard of? 

Spyware isn't entirely new. Online advertisers and Web sites have had the means of tracking users' habits since the
 early days of the Net. But online industry watchers note that the new generation of spyware, sometimes referred to as  "adware," is becoming more prevalent among computer users. [More]

The NetSentron, a Internet Security Server, designed by KDI, was presented at this years BCPAC AGM on May 1st.  With true Content Filtering and web monitoring, the NetSentron can monitor all Internet activity as well as block any inappropriate sites.

Members of the BC PAC were impressed with the NetSentron and all agree with more and more schools using the Internet, that the children in need to be protected.

The NetSentron has already been placed in some schools in the lower mainland as well as on Vancouver Island and has been highly recommended.

For more information on the NetSentron Internet Security Server, contact KDI at 604-572-8058 or  check out the NetSentron web site at www.netsentron.com.