[cac-alert] UPDATE: MyDoom Virus Attacking the UW

[cac-alert at u.washington.edu]

   The MyDoom virus attack that began Monday (Nov. 8) is winding down but
   continues to be a hazard for unprotected computers. The following measures
   help avoid infections:
     o Do not open unexpected, suspicious email messages.
     o If you do open a message and decide it is
       suspicious, do not click on any links in the
       message.
     o Apply the SP2 Windows XP update. SP2 eliminates the
       particular vulnerability used by this virus
       (Note: applying the SP2 update does not fix
       an infected computer).
     o Update anti-virus software data files (C&C
       recommends having your anti-virus software
       set to auto-update frequently).
     o Use a non-IE browser (such as FireFox) as
       your default browser.
   More information about this virus attack can be found
   on the following Web page:
     http://www.washington.edu/computing/alerts/mydoom.html

   Information sent to the cac-alert mailing list is also posted online:
      http://www.washington.edu/cac/outages/