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Security Notice

Aug 1, 2003

Recently, Microsoft announced a security flaw discovered in their remote procedure call (RPC) messaging services in Windows NT based machines. This particular flaw can allow a hacker to connect to a computer from across the internet and take control of it. This is a very serious flaw that needs to be patched immediately. Please click here for more information on how to patch the security hole.

In Recent months, we have seen an increasing number of computers that are being broken into and compromised. These compromised machines are usually controlled remotely by someone that wishes to use them for either a file server or for doing coordinated attacks against a computer or network.

Responding to this problem is not a good answer. By the time we respond, the computers sytems in question and their data are already in jeopardy. It also takes extremely large amounts of time to clean and completely clear any intrusion remnants from the system.

Below are some resources to help you take steps to prevent break-ins on your computer, a world virus map is available at the bottom of the page:

Online Documents

Security Tips For Your Computer

Windows Security

Guide to Secure Passwords

PowerPoint Presentations

Running Windows' Security Updates (online PowerPoint presentation)

Printable Handouts

Windows Security

Guide to Secure Passwords

Video Tutorials

Changing Your Windows 2000 or XP password (avi format)

Changing Your Windows 2000 or XP password (macromedia flash)

Running Windows Update  (avi format)

Running Winodws Update (macromedia flash)