For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine: [18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION ============================= ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer ! Affected Software: Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection / Unexpected shutdowns Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below ! Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction. http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan **************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!) --doug Blessed are the peacemakers ... for they shall be shot at from both sides. --A.M. Greeley -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Monday 07 January 2008 17:31, Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
Please clarify what you mean by "got this message," especially since you say the machine is "Linux (only)." Are you talking about a phishing attack of some sort? Viewing <http://www.updatew.org/> is ... humorous, to be sure. Apparently after "exhaustively" searching my system (for about 15 seconds), I was warned about three extreme threats to my physical, emotional and technological health. (Plus, I assume, my hair could fall out.)
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION ...
Everyone knows that "WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION"!
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this
Run what? If you click the "warning" window displayed after the "security scan", you see a "shopping cart" display listing your $19.95 purchase of life-saving software (using the European convention of using the comma for the decimal point). "Proceed[ing] to checkout" shows you a window in which you may enter your credit card number. Just your everyday phishing scam. A trap for those foolish enough to spring it.
on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
--doug
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On Monday 07 January 2008 20:42, Randall R Schulz wrote:
On Monday 07 January 2008 17:31, Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine: /snip/
Please clarify what you mean by "got this message," especially since you say the machine is "Linux (only)."
Are you talking about a phishing attack of some sort?
The message appeared before I even updated KMail. I erased it, so I can't go any further than this. Maybe the machine has been hacked, I don't know, but I hope not. There is no other operating system on this machine except SuSe 9.3, and there never has been, except SuSE 10.0, which I had to dump and regress to this. There is a Windows machine on the router, but it has been turned off for several days. I don't know if this is a phishing attack, or some kind of deal to get some nasty software into the machine, which is what I really think it is. If there were a Windows list similar to this one, I would certainly post there also, but I don't know if there is. As I said in the original post, I would certainly not snap on the URL in either OS, but I suspect it would not damage the Linux machine. --doug -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Doug McGarrett wrote:
On Monday 07 January 2008 20:42, Randall R Schulz wrote:
On Monday 07 January 2008 17:31, Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine: /snip/ Please clarify what you mean by "got this message," especially since you say the machine is "Linux (only)."
Are you talking about a phishing attack of some sort?
The message appeared before I even updated KMail. I erased it, so I can't go any further than this. Maybe the machine has been hacked, I don't know, but I hope not. There is no other operating system on this machine except SuSe 9.3, and there never has been, except SuSE 10.0, which I had to dump and regress to this. There is a Windows machine on the router, but it has been turned off for several days.
oh god... the rediculous animated display showed a bunch of typical windows file names. DO YOU HAVE WINDOWS SYSTEM FILES ON YOUR LINUX MACHINE???? Of course not. That's like having a gas-fueled water heater....and getting a post card that your electric water heater is being recalled, even though yours is gas... and getting all worried because it even listed the specific part of your ELECTRIC WATER HEATER that need to be replaced. Use some plain basic logic. Sheesh!
I don't know if this is a phishing attack, or some kind of deal to get some nasty software into the machine, which is what I really think it is. If there were a Windows list similar to this one, I would certainly post there also, but I don't know if there is.
As I said in the original post, I would certainly not snap on the URL in either OS, but I suspect it would not damage the Linux machine.
It's a rouse to steal your credit card information. You're beginning to make me wonder if you should even be allowed on the internet unsupervised. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On 2008/01/07 20:31 (GMT-0500) Doug McGarrett apparently typed:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
Got it how? I saw it in a Skype chat window on 10.2.
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION =============================
ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer !
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 blah, blah, blah -- "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1 NIV
Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
--- Doug McGarrett <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION =============================
ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer !
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection / Unexpected shutdowns
Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately
Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below ! Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction.
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
--doug
I ran it on my single boot machine... It found all sorts of Windows problems... then tried to sell me a program to fix them. I did not know that linus machine would have so many problem dlls and such... :-) stephen -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Monday 07 January 2008 17:46, StephenW wrote:
...
I ran it on my single boot machine...
What on earth is it you think you ran? Visiting their Web page presents a (terse) video simulation of a system scan. No access to your system occurred during this "scan."
It found all sorts of Windows problems... then tried to sell me a program to fix them. I did not know that linus machine would have so many problem dlls and such... :-)
Uh, yeah.
stephen
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Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION =============================
ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer !
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection / Unexpected shutdowns
Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately
Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below ! Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction.
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
You are silly beyond belief. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION =============================
ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer !
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection / Unexpected shutdowns
Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately
Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below ! Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction.
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
--doug
Blessed are the peacemakers ... for they shall be shot at from both sides. --A.M. Greeley
It's a site that tries to sell you some phony software. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Billie Walsh wrote:
Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION =============================
ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer !
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection / Unexpected shutdowns
Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately
Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below ! Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction.
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
--doug
Blessed are the peacemakers ... for they shall be shot at from both sides. --A.M. Greeley
It's a site that tries to sell you some phony software.
Do you really think they went to the effort of writing software (phony or not)??? It looks like a sight to convince you to give up your credit-card info for a "transaction"...so that they can then use that same credit-card info to make other fraudulent transactions. . -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Aaron Kulkis wrote:
Billie Walsh wrote:
Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION =============================
ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer !
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection / Unexpected shutdowns
Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately
Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below ! Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction.
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
--doug
Blessed are the peacemakers ... for they shall be shot at from both sides. --A.M. Greeley
It's a site that tries to sell you some phony software.
Do you really think they went to the effort of writing software (phony or not)??? It looks like a sight to convince you to give up your credit-card info for a "transaction"...so that they can then use that same credit-card info to make other fraudulent transactions.
.
Did I not say "phony"? Websters defines phony: *:* not genuine or real: as a (1)*:* intended to deceive or mislead (2)*:* intended to defraud ** b*:* arousing suspicion *:* probably dishonest c*:* having no basis in fact -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
<snip>
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
I've no need to be timid - I'm running linux after all ;) I visited the site, and like Randall, I was treated to a silly dog and pony show in which the remote system was "scanning my system" (as IF!), and found several serious issues. I played along with the gag and clicked the "remove all" button and up popped a shopping cart and they were ready to collect my payment info. I cancelled out at that point, but it was good for a few chuckles. Joe -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Joe Sloan wrote:
Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
<snip>
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
I've no need to be timid - I'm running linux after all ;)
I visited the site, and like Randall, I was treated to a silly dog and pony show in which the remote system was "scanning my system" (as IF!), and found several serious issues. I played along with the gag and clicked the "remove all" button and up popped a shopping cart and they were ready to collect my payment info. I cancelled out at that point, but it was good for a few chuckles.
I doubt very much if it's a scam to sell fake software, although that would be bad enough. With the credit card information they require, they can harvest working credit information easily. The original poster should definitely report this phishing attempt to his ISP, if he hasn't already done so. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Joe Sloan wrote:
Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
<snip>
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
I've no need to be timid - I'm running linux after all ;)
I visited the site, and like Randall, I was treated to a silly dog and pony show in which the remote system was "scanning my system" (as IF!), and found several serious issues. I played along with the gag and clicked the "remove all" button and up popped a shopping cart and they were ready to collect my payment info. I cancelled out at that point, but it was good for a few chuckles.
Joe
Unfortunately, there are many who will believe it and buy. Such "marketing" is fraudulent. -- Use OpenOffice.org <http://www.openoffice.org> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION =============================
ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected malware on your computer !
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Win98 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection / Unexpected shutdowns
Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately
Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below ! Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction.
http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan
**************************************************** I wouldn't dare run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I don't think I'm going to find out!)
Check this code snippet from the page's embedded script and its sophisticated method for finding infected files: I never realized that random number generators were so useful! if(parseInt(Math.random() * 100) == 5) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ { if(parseInt(Math.random() * 10) <= 5) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ { meminfectedcount += 1; ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ }; objinfectedcount += 1; infected.innerHTML = '<img src="images/shieldred.gif" align="absmiddle" width="17" height="19"> ' + objinfectedcount + ' items detected, ' + meminfectedcount + ' issues found'; button.style.visibility = 'visible'; }; if(parseInt(Math.random() * 100) == 5) { if(parseInt(Math.random() * 10) <= 5) { meminfectedcount1 += 1; }; objinfectedcount1 += 1; infected1.innerHTML = '<img src="images/shieldred.gif" align="absmiddle" width="17" height="19"> ' + objinfectedcount1 + ' items detected, ' + meminfectedcount1 + ' issues found'; button1.style.visibility = 'visible'; };
--doug
Blessed are the peacemakers ... for they shall be shot at from both sides. --A.M. Greeley
It's very true. I spent a year in Baghdad in that exact position. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Monday 07 January 2008 07:31:20 pm Doug McGarrett wrote:
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
My answer is on the opensuse-offtopic list :-) To subscribe: mailto:opensuse-offtopic+subscribe@opensuse.org To cancel subscription: mailto:opensuse-offtopic+unsubscribe@opensuse.org In both cases wait for list server email that will provide link for subscription or cancellation confirmation and use it to confirm action. -- Regards, Rajko -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Doug McGarrett a écrit :
For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this message on my Linux (only) machine:
[18:25:52] Update ®: WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
what is important is to know how you got this message, I suppose this was by mail. if not by mail, report how. And copying all the content of such message here is silly (sorry to be rude) as it's spamming... jdd -- http://www.dodin.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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