"Karl Levinson [x y] mvp" wrote:

> Before you post a question to a Microsoft.public.*.security newsgroup, note
> that your question may already be answered below:
>
> Answers to Top Frequently Asked Questions:
> http://securityadmin.info
>
> My question is not mentioned below. How do I get an answer immediately,
> with no waiting?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#moreinfo
> See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
> See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
> See also: http://www.google.com
>
> I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I need
> to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#netiquette
>
>
>
> I just heard about a new Microsoft security patch update. Where can I get
> the patch?
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
>
> I just installed a Microsoft security patch update, and now my computer is
> having problems.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#patchbroke
>
> I received an email from Microsoft / Microsoft Support / Microsoft Internet
> Security Center claiming to be a security patch [or comprehensive Internet
> Explorer update]. Is this a virus?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#microsoftemail
> ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
>
> I received a virus email from a Microsoft email address. Who do I report
> this to?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#microsoftemail
>
> I have the RPC Blaster worm "virus," what do I do?
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
> ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
>
> My computer is giving RPC Remote Procedure Call messages.
> There is a TFTP message or file on my computer.
> My computer keeps locking up, and/or rebooting, or telling me that it will
> reboot in 1 minute.
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
> ALSO NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
>
> Where can I download the Blaster worm / RPC DCOM patch?
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com OR
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp
>
> I'm having a problem caused by the JDBGMGR.EXE Teddy Bear "virus" hoax, or I
> want to replace this file.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#jdbgmgr
>
> I forgot my Windows logon password and can't log in. How do I reset it?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#password
>
> I have a problem or a question with a virus or with antivirus.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#virus
> NOTE: www.grisoft.com is free antivirus, USE IT.
>
> Why is Outlook Express blocking my attachments as "unsafe"?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#attachments
>
> How do I stop getting pop-up messages? Or adware? Or spyware?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#pop-ups
>
> How do I block people from viewing adult or objectionable content on a
> computer?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#contentfilter
>
> How do I block spam emails?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#spam
>
> There is a Content Advisor password blocking me from certain web sites.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#contentadvisor
>
> How do I delete an FTP folder that a hacker put on my computer and I cannot
> delete?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#ftpfolder
>
> Have I been hacked? What do I do if I've been hacked?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#hacked
>
> How do I re-secure a computer that has been hacked?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#re-secure
>
> How do I test or improve the security on my computer to avoid being hacked?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#harden
>
> How do I investigate a suspicious IP address that may be trying to hack me?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#trace
>
> How do I report a hacker?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#reporthacker
>
> How do I use a port scanner or vulnerability scanner to test my security?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#portscanner
>
> How do I encrypt my files and/or hard drive?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#encryption
>
> How do I get a firewall? IDS?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#firewall
>
> I want to use the IPSec filtering or IP filtering feature of Windows to
> block certain ports and have a problem or question.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#ipsec
>
> I have a problem or question with the XP ICF firewall.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#icf
>
> I have a problem or question with the IIS URLScan tool.
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#urlscan
>
> How do I change the banner on my computer or server to hide what software
> version I'm using?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#banner
>
> How do I enable Windows Auditing to tell who logged into Windows or who
> accessed a file?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#auditing
>
> How do I inspect and disable programs that start up when Windows starts?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#startup
>
> How do I use RUNAS or let someone use RUNAS to run commands as administrator
> without having to type the password?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#runas
>
> How do I let non-administrator users run Defrag or change their IP address?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#runas
>
>
> My question is not mentioned above. How do I get an answer immediately,
> with no waiting?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#moreinfo
> See also: http://www.google.com/groups?as_ugroup=microsoft.public.*
> See also: http://www.google.com/advanced_group_search
> See also: http://www.google.com
>
> I want to post a problem or question to the newsgroup. What info do I need
> to post in order to get a correct answer quickly?
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#netiquette
>
> Note that this is NOT a full list of all the questions answered in the FAQ.
> Chances are, your question has probably already been answered. The complete
> FAQ is at:
> http://securityadmin.info/faq.asp#contents
>
>
> I hope this is helpful. Feedback, suggestions and criticism regarding the
> FAQ are welcome and may be emailed to me.
>
> kind regards,
> Karl Levinson, CISSP, MCSE, MVP
> email: levinson_k@despammed.com
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