Security Notifications & Virus Alerts Microsoft Windows Update Users running Microsoft Windows can use this link to get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Microsoft Office Update Users running Microsoft Office 2000, 2002/XP, or 2003 can use this link to check for free updates that improve Office's stability and security. Symantec Security Response Users running Symantec or Norton Anti-Virus products can use this link to update anti-virus files and to learn about the latest virus threats. McAfee Security Headquarters Users running McAfee Anti-Virus products can use this link to update anti-virus files and to learn about the latest virus threats. Security Notifications January 3, 2006 Microsoft scrambles to patch security hole in Windows operating system -- Microsoft was hustling to fix a flaw that left its Windows operating platform vulnerable to attacks from hackers, the company announced. "It is even worse than a critical flaw," Rob Helm, director of research at Directions on Microsoft in the state of Washington, told AFP. "This one is particularly nasty because is allows people to take control of your computer from over the Internet." more Viruses February 27, 2006 PWSteal.Tarno.S is a Trojan horse that steals sensitive information such as user name and password details. It also downloads remote files and lowers security settings. more February 20, 2006 PWSteal.Metafisher is a Trojan horse that exploits the Microsoft Windows Graphics Rendering Engine WMF Format Unspecified Code Execution Vulnerability (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-001) to download remote files. The Trojan also sends bank account and personal information to remote servers. more February 13, 2006 W32.Kiman.B is a worm that has distributed denial of service and back door capabilities. The worm spreads by copying itself to network shares protected by weak passwords or by exploiting computer vulnerabilities. more February 6, 2006 W32.Beagle.DN@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine and file-sharing networks to spread. It opens a back door on the compromised computer and attempts to lower security settings. The worm also tries to download and execute remote files. more January 30, 2006 W32.Imav.A is a worm that spreads by sending ICQ messages that contain links to copies of the worm. The worm also disables security-related products. The worm may arrive as a .zip file downloaded from the Internet. Note: Definitions prior to January 27th may detect this threat as W32.Lodav.A. more January 23, 2006 W32.Sygyp.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads through file-sharing networks and lowers security settings on the compromised computer. more January 16, 2006 W32.Feebs.D@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads through file-sharing networks and lowers security settings on the compromised computer. The worm arrives as an email attachment with an .HTA extension. more January 4, 2006 W32.Dabora.B@mm is a mass-mailing worm that mimics email notifications that state the user has received an online postcard or online music. more January 9, 2006 W32.Looksky.G@mm is a mass-mailing worm that lowers security settings, opens a back door, and drops additional malware on the compromised computer. more