Berbee Offers Free, Downloadable "NoLove" Utility for Email Worm; Berbee Among First to Offer Utility to Identify All Worm Files On Infected PCs.Business Editors MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2000 The Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. Experts at Berbee, a rapidly expanding provider of electronic commerce, infrastructure, and networking solutions for business, are offering a free software file to eradicate the computer worm A computer worm is a self-replicating computer program. It uses a network to send copies of itself to other nodes (computer terminals on the network) and it may do so without any user intervention. Unlike a virus, it does not need to attach itself to an existing program. that has infected PCs worldwide. The file -- an InstallShield self-extracting executable file See executable code. - is among the first and appears to be the most sophisticated currently available. Berbee is offering it for free download to all Internet users via http://security.berbee.com. (Please read detailed instructions /documentation before downloading. Berbee assumes no liability, and issues no claims regarding the performance of this new software.) The NoLove Scanner Utility from Berbee -- installed and configured properly on machines running Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. or Windows 2000 -- does the following: - Deletes the stealthy stealth·y adj. stealth·i·er, stealth·i·est Marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice. See Synonyms at secret. files installed by the worm - Deletes the registry values that cause the worm to run at startup - Detects and removes infected files - Resets the Internet Explorer startup page to prevent further infection. Berbee's security team has been lauded for its expertise and unique approach to security services. On Thursday, May 4, 2000, as news of the worm broke, the team immediately began working on software to identify and eradicate the worm from PCs. The NoLove Utility download is the culmination of those efforts. Blamed for a worldwide epidemic, with enormous implications for business and government, the email worm propagates via email when a user opens an executable file, sent from an infected user. Initially bearing the subject line "I love you" -- and now appearing with multiple subject variations -- the worm causes destruction of certain files (.jpg and VBScript among them) by overwriting Overwriting An options strategy that involves the sale of call or put options on stocks that are believed to be overpriced or underpriced. The options are not expected to be exercised. Notes: Also referred to as overriding. them with its own code. All email users are advised to avoid opening email from unknown parties, especially files bearing attachments or unusual subject lines. About Berbee... Berbee is a growing innovator in the delivery of high-value network consulting, electronic commerce, network security and application solutions for business. The Madison, Wis.-based firm is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a major expansion in its geographic and market reach. With a diverse client roster that includes major catalog retailers, national retail brands, and Internet startups, Berbee offers comprehensive solutions that help companies manage, innovate and integrate technology into a model for success. http://www.berbee.com. |
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