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Michael, Thanks it is the W32.Downadup or a variant, which as you say can impact All MS systems. Here is the Symantec site with the explanation. Www.symantec.com/norton/security-response/writeup.jsp?docid=2008-123015-3826 -99 On 1/21/09 4:13 PMGMT-05:00, "Michael Hoxsey" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Since no identification of the virus was made in Jeanne's email I don't > think you can patently declare safety. If the virus is W32.Downadup!autorun > or a variant, which is what her description sounds like, then ALL MS systems > have susceptibility according to Symantec. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > Behalf Of Hoort, Brian > Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3:52 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Urgent - Virus alert > > Or, they aren't safe and they just didn't bother testing Win98 for the > vulnerability. Though I would guess you are right, being a different > code-base. > > Brian Hoort > > > -----Original Message----- > From: MSU Network Administrators Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > Behalf Of David McFarlane > Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3:44 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Urgent - Virus alert > >> *Who is impacted: >> *Windows based machines running: >> Highest risk >> >> * XP >> * 2000 >> * Windows Server 2003 >> * any USB based device (it hides in the hidden trash can and "auto >> run" files. >> >> Medium risk >> >> * Vista as well, however not as significant > > And once again my good old Windows 98 machines are safe, who says newer > is better :) ? > > -- dkm > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 3786 (20090121) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 3786 (20090121) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > -- Jeanne G. Carey, PMP Michigan State University Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) C210B Snyder East Lansing, MI 48825 Phone +517-884-6001 Fax: +517-884-1244 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Website: rcah.msu.edu GMT-4