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[seul-edu] OT: [Fwd: Worm.ExploreZip virus - Microsoft Recommendations]



PARDON the intrusion.

I know not everyone will be DIRECTLY affected by this, but MOST of you
will, directly or indirectly through other systems in use.

I just got this alert from MICROSOFT.  I am forwarding it because I feel
that if they felt it important enough to send to OEM's it should be
important enough for y'all.



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To our valued NorCal Customers and Partners: 

Microsoft recently learned of a new variant of the Worm.Explore Zip file
that affected many users in June. 

* The Worm.ExploreZip virus is sent via email and affects MAPI-compliant
email applications, including Outlook and Outlook Express.
* This virus does not execute automatically and users are only affected if
the infected attachment, named "zipped_files.exe", is opened. 
* Anyone receiving an email with the message body "I received your email and
I shall send you a reply ASAP. Till then, take a look at the attached zipped
docs." should delete it immediately and empty their deleted items. The
subject line of the message will vary and may appear to come from a known
email correspondent as the virus propagates by replying to a message sent to
the infected user.
* Several anti-virus companies, including Network Associates and Symantec,
have posted updated solutions that will prevent this virus. The Norton
coverage is at <http://vil.nai.com/vil/vpe10450.asp>. The Symantec coverage
can be found at:
<http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/worm.explorezip.pack.html>. 

* Microsoft is strongly committed to security and we're working closely with
the anti-virus community, partners and customers to ensure the security of
our customers. 


 How harmful is this virus?
This is a malicious virus that will search all local drives for the
following file types: .doc, .xls, .ppt, .asm, .cpp, .h. or .c. Once these
files are found, they are deleted. 

What type of virus is this?
This is a 32bit worm virus that travels through email. It is a compressed
version of the original Worm.Explore Zip virus.

Who can be affected?
The virus can be transmitted through any MAPI-compliant email application,
including Outlook and Outlook Express. Windows 9x and Windows NT users can
be affected. 

Has Microsoft been affected?
Microsoft has not been affected by this virus. Microsoft updated its email
gateways to provide protection from the virus and the updated anti-virus
software was made available to employees as soon as the solution was
created. All employees were notified via email and voicemail and encouraged
to update their anti-virus protection.

Kind Regards,
Matt Pease
Microsoft Corporation
General Manager Northern California

Sent to: brk@slip.net

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