The truth about the Klez Virus - Page 2

Neonight · #16 05-28-2002, 05:50 AM

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Originally posted by GodSpeed
If you are running Outlook Express like %90 of the others in the world (and me) you are vulnerable to the Klez virus/worm.

When you read it it attempts to automatically execute the payload (actual worm)which would send messages to people in your address book with random subjects based on other mail you have in your inbox or other folders... it will also attach a file from your own computer (which could be private if you are really unlucky) to probably convince the person receiving it to open it OR just as a file for the worm/virus to piggyback on.

Norton detects and stops the virus with the latest definition update. So does Mcaffee, however I am unsure if it actually prevents the file from executing.

If you have antivirus software please get the latest update and scan your drive and if you do not even have any antivirus software, shame on you!

So you're saying [email protected] has Klez? I've gotten 3 emails about "XP Patches" that were the Klez virus from that email. Actually, the return email is much different... But it's either that or someone's posing as Graal.

Shiftk03- · #17 05-28-2002, 05:56 AM

There is a program called "Fix Klez" that Symantic (the makers of Nortan Antivirus) released. I'm not sure the URL to the website to get it but I'm sure a good search would help you find it.. If you fear you may have it, well I suggest you find that file.

Neonight · #18 05-28-2002, 06:02 AM

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Originally posted by Shiftk03-
There is a program called "Fix Klez" that Symantic (the makers of Nortan Antivirus) released. I'm not sure the URL to the website to get it but I'm sure a good search would help you find it.. If you fear you may have it, well I suggest you find that file.

Look at Krakken's thread. I already attached that program in a zip file

Falcor · #19 05-28-2002, 07:56 AM

Bleh, i don't keep an address book. I write my E-mail addressed down :o

Minoc · #20 05-28-2002, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by _0AfTeRsHoCk0_

Lots of ISP's use outlook express. I use my ISP e-mail for Graal, so if I delete outlook express, how do I access the e-mail?

Netscape is better

nyghtGT · #21 05-28-2002, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by _0AfTeRsHoCk0_

But it's the best

There is some new one that has built in Virus Detection stuffs i'll get the link and post it here...

Hilton · #22 05-28-2002, 01:55 PM

AOL is my security blanket of sorts

Wing · #23 05-28-2002, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by Stefan
Outlook must be deleted if you want to do serious stuff on your computer, it's a trojan made by MS. There are far better email programs.

Windows is a trojan! (psst, make a Linux version!)

nyghtGT · #24 05-28-2002, 02:09 PM

http://www.eudora.com

Juron Pilo · #25 05-28-2002, 03:45 PM

*rolls eyes* Eh calling it a trojan is going too far... maybe calling it a gateway for other trojans to with which enter would be more appropriate. I'm ashamed of you Stefan for even saying such a thing... you people are too parinoid about viruses... *shrugs*

Shorty2Dope · #26 05-28-2002, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by Stefan
Outlook must be deleted if you want to do serious stuff on your computer, it's a trojan made by MS. There are far better email programs.

Yea that is why I do not use them. It is so easy to get a virus and have many other problems using outlook. I rather stick with hotmail who checks my mail for a virus and when I open mail it does not go sending viruses to my friends. IF i ever use a mail program to get my mail it would probably be Eudora

Crono Illusion · #27 05-28-2002, 09:44 PM

there's an even easier solution to Klez.
DON'T OPEN ATTACHMENTS YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.

It's how I've managed to infect myself with a total of zero viruses in the past seven years and never run an antivirus program to actually delete a virus.

Shorty2Dope · #28 05-28-2002, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by Crono Illusion
there's an even easier solution to Klez.
DON'T OPEN ATTACHMENTS YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.

It's how I've managed to infect myself with a total of zero viruses in the past seven years and never run an antivirus program to actually delete a virus.

Same here. When i used Eudora before and even now with hotmail, the only time i open an attachment is if me and a friend discussed it in IM or on the phone. If I am expecting a file I will get the file, If I am not, then it goes in the trash.

AlexH · #29 05-29-2002, 05:29 PM

What exactly does the virus do to your com?

iniquitus · #30 05-29-2002, 06:37 PM

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Originally posted by Crono Illusion
there's an even easier solution to Klez.
DON'T OPEN ATTACHMENTS YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.

It's how I've managed to infect myself with a total of zero viruses in the past seven years and never run an antivirus program to actually delete a virus.

Also make sure that Outlook is set not to display the preview plane, in other words, make sure you need to open the message in a new window to read it-- nowadays viruses can run just by you reading the message.

Urizen