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VIRUS ALERT!
Virus fun. I will be updating this page with information and tools when new viruses appear. Enjoy...
Sasser Worm
Ok, there's another one out. If you're on windows, check out the links below for information on finding, removing and preventing it.

Microsoft Info: http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
Download Windows Update: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-011.mspx

You have two more options for removal tools:
Symantec Sasser Removal Tool
McAfee's Stinger (use second option installation information below)

Detailed information on the worm and it's variants:
MyDoom or Novarg
You have 2 options for finding and removing this virus from your PC.

First Option:
Get the SARC removal tool (Symantec.com).

or

Second Option:
(Back up your email first if you choose this option)
  1. Download McAfee Stinger (Network Associates) to the desktop
  2. Close all programs and empty the recycle bin before running the program
  3. Run stinger.exe and click the "Scan Now" button on the upper left corner
  4. After the scan completes, if it found anything you must reboot your machine immediately
Detailed information on the virus. (Symantec Antivirus Research Center)
More information
If you want more information on whatever is currently happening or need to update your virus definitions and can't do it from within the program, here are some references: Don't forget to check for spyware too.

And some specific solutions:
Free Virus / Spam Protection
HijackThis
BHO Demon
Windows Defender
Spybot S&D
Lavasoft Ad-Aware CyberDefender

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