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In addition to a computer worm
referred to as Gaobot or Agobot, that is currently infecting computers
across the Internet, there is now another computer worm, known as Sasser,
that is spreading across the Internet, exploiting the same apparent security
vulnerability in Windows NT, 2000, 2003 or XP operating systems.
In response, we strongly urge you to immediately take the following security
measures:
- Use a personal software
or hardware firewall to protect your computers from network worms and
intruders.
- Download and install all
available critical patches for your Windows operating system from the
Microsoft web site:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
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Use up-to-date anti-virus
software to detect and remove Gaobot and Sasser or other computer worms
and viruses.
It is extremely important you
take these measures now because it's likely you will not be able to take
these measures if your computer becomes infected.
If you have more than one computer using these specific Windows operating
systems, you should perform these actions on all such computers that connect
to the Internet. Failure to take appropriate action could result in
infection of your system, slow browsing or the inability to connect to the
Internet and spread of this problem - and could lead to suspension of your
account.
Because computer worms do not spread by email, you may have little or no
warning before your computers are infected.
If you are unable to connect to the Windows Update or Anti-Virus web sites,
in order to download the removal tools or the patches for Windows and your
anti-virus software, please contact Microsoft at 866-PCSAFETY or
866-727-2338.
Further information is
available at:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/.
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