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Sophos Quick Fix Tools For Viruses, Trojans, and Worms

Sophos tools are virus specific:

  • They are intended to remove/repair/update only a single type of infection.
  • Download by selecting the link and save to your desktop
  • Double-click the file on your desktop to run virus tool

Sophos Tool Links:

MyDoom-A Virus
-->1/27/04 -->Repair tool
       
Netsky-P Worm
-->4/19/04 -->Repair tool
       
Agobot-LG Worm

--> Info Only

-->4/30/04

-->Link to virus info only

  -->Removal Tool -->4/30/04 -->Repair Tool
       
Sasser Worm

-->Removal Tool

-->5/3/04

-->Repair Tool

  -->Info Only -->5/3/04 -->Link to virus info only

McAfee Stinger Links:

Stinger
-->5/3/04 -->includes repairs for: MyDoom, Netsky, Sasser worms
-->5/3/04 Link to using Stinger
   

Symantec Links:

Sasser Worm
-->5/4/04 -->Sasser repair tool
-->5/4/04 -->Link to Sasser instructions
   

 


 

IMPORTANT - KEEP YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM UPDATED

RUN WINDOWS UPDATES; INSTALL THE LATEST SECURITY PATCHES AND SERVICE PACKS !!!!

There are three catagories of updates

    • Critical Updates and Service Packs - Security related updates necessary for safe operation on a network
    • Windows - Enhancements or improvements to the Windows operating system
    • Drivers - Changes or additional drivers for improved operation of installed devices

-- Critical Updates are required for Windows on the Mercyhurst network --

Your system can be configured to automatically download and install updates, or you can update your system manually - How to Run Microsoft Update

IMPORTANT - YOU MUST INSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER

ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE FREE FOR STUDENTS

CDs will be distributed on Move-In day in campus housing

Sophos can be downloaded from the IT InfoTech pages - Mercyhurst login required:

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