To: All Undergrad Students & All Grad Students <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "CITES Security Officer" <security@uiuc.edu>

Reply-To: cites-feedback@uiuc.edu
 Subject: MASSMAIL - New computer vulnerabilities-update now

Thanks to the many of you who took action in August to update ("patch") your
Windows operating systems and install and update your anti-virus software.
Even with those actions, over 1000 computers on campus were compromised.

There is a new Microsoft Windows vulnerability that has the potential to be
as damaging as the Blaster worm last month.  In addition, another new virus
(called the "Swen virus") is beginning to spread.  Updates were released
September 18 for the campus anti-virus software that will protect computers
from the Swen virus.

Please update ("patch") your Windows operating system and update your
anti-virus software now.  Configure your system to update your operating
system patches and anti-virus software on a daily basis.  Remember,
updating your operating system and updating your anti-virus software are
two different activities.  For information on how to protect your system by
patching and using anti-virus software, see

http://www.cites.uiuc.edu/news/2003/091803_rpc.html

If you live in the residence halls you may request assistance by going to
http://www.housing.uiuc.edu/technology/help. Otherwise please call the
CITES Help Desk (244-7000) for general assistance.  Systems that do become
infected will be disconnected from the campus network until the infection
has been removed and the system has been properly patched.

With your help, the campus can prevent the problems and keep our desktops
and entire network working smoothly.

Thank you,
CITES Security Officer
security@uiuc.edThis mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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