Re: problem on personal pc not server

["chris halverson" <darusint () hotmail com>]

I agree that it is not prudent to instantly assume it is a virus, but in 
some situations it is easier to update and check for a virus than to try and 
locate an alternate mouse or take the time to replace hardware when there is 
various places that might be the problem (Mouse, rollers, cable, PS2 port, 
USB port, Motherboard, drivers, OS, alternative software)

But the big question here is what is the problem in ensuring that the Virus 
Defs are up to date?

Also, it could be a new strain of the virus that when connected to internet 
could fall prey to performing these issues.

A great tool to check if something is running is process explorer from 
sysinternals (www.sysinternals.com).  It has helped me in numerous 
situations that things seem strange and when I checked what processes are 
running, I discovered what was draining the system and what was doing the 
damage.

Chris


> From: "Brad" <gryphonn () austarnet com au>
> Reply-To: gryphonn () austarnet com au
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> CC: darusint () hotmail com, Enquiries () globalart4u com
> Subject: Re: problem on personal pc not server
> Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:46:00 +1000
>
> From:                   "chris halverson" <darusint () hotmail com>
> To:                     Enquiries () globalart4u com
> Copies to:              security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject:                Re: problem on personal pc not server
> Date sent:              Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:53:37 -0600
>
> > It is a virus, probably Magistra.Worm.  Check your Antivirus 
> definitions.
> > Otherwise go to Trend Micro's HouseCall and perform a Virus Scan.
>
>
> Why do you suggest a virus? Because the scroll bar moves? Or are you
> confusing the scrollbar moving with the typical actions of the
> Magistr worm where it causes desktop icons to evade the mouse cursor
> after it's been active on the system for a couple of months?
>
> Before jumping on the 'IT'S A VIRUS!!!!' bandwagon, try checking your
> mouse for faults (swap it with a known good one). Many weird cursor
> behaviours can be attributed to a faulty/failing mouse. Eliminate the
> obvious before blaming malware.
>
> Cheers,
> Brad
>
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "Enquiries" <Enquiries () globalart4u com>
> > >Reply-To: <Enquiries () globalart4u com>
> > >To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
> > >Subject: problem on personal pc not server
> > >Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:19:34 +0100
> > >
> > >Dear Security Basics
> > >
> > >I have a windows 95se with zonealarm, macafee but and a programme 
> called
> > >spyblocker - over the last few weeks I think someone has access somehow 
> on
> > >my pc as I have to fight for my mouse cursor.  The two main strange 
> things
> > >are no matter whether i am writing emails, reading them or even on ie 
> or
> > >opera the scroll bar goes up and down and i need to fight to get it 
> back -
> > >normally i just turn off the broadband connection?  I do not have the
> > >connection on all the time.  Problem started to arise after I download 
> last
> > >MS critical update - well that is when I started noticing?
> > >
> > >Any clue or ideas?  or how to find what is wrong? or how to repair it?
> > >
> > >thank you in advance
> > >
> > >
> > >THaq
> > >
> > >
> > >www.globalart4u.com
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