From saitaina at ... Sat Sep 1 08:44:40 2001 From: saitaina at ... (Saitaina) Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2001 01:44:40 -0700 Subject: NEWS: Hogwarts Express...Stuck References: Message-ID: <001601c132c2$5797e0a0$124e28d1@oemcomputer> Go here to read the news article-http://news.excite.com/news/r/010831/06/entertainment-britain-potter-dc Saitaina ***** My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don't know. (BLUE) Because I made a blunder, my dear Watson - which is, I am afraid, a more common occurrence than anyone would think who only knew me through your memoirs. (SILV) Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their own secreting. (SCAN) Should I ever marry, Watson, I should hope to inspire my wife with some feeling which would prevent her from being walked off by a housekeeper when my corpse was lying within a few yards of her. (VALL) From bohners at ... Mon Sep 3 18:26:02 2001 From: bohners at ... (Horst or Rebecca J. Bohner) Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 14:26:02 -0400 Subject: FF: "If We Survive" Chapter 11 is up Message-ID: <017801c134a7$b64766c0$7e17fea9@bohners> Chapter 11: And Makes Me End In which Muriel meets her match, and so does Imogen; we find out what really happened to George -- and Snape; McGonagall speaks out on an important subject, and Maud solves a mystery; the Battle of Hogwarts ends not with a whimper but with a bang; and Fred gets a taste of his own medicine from an unexpected source. "If We Survive" is the third story in a trilogy, which began with "The Potions Master's Apprentice" and continued in "Personal Risks". You can find IWS at http://www.schnoogle.com/authorLinks/R_J_Anderson http://www.fanfiction.net/index.fic?action=story-read&storyid=327753 http://www.sugarquill.com/archivehp/ifwesurvive.html Merci bien, -- Rebecca J. (Anderson) Bohner Specializing in Snape, Moody and George at http://www.sugarquill.com/authors/rjanderson.html From blpurdom at ... Wed Sep 5 01:05:49 2001 From: blpurdom at ... (blpurdom at ...) Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 01:05:49 -0000 Subject: Psychic Serpent is DONE! Message-ID: <9n3tpd+q8ir@...> The final installment of Harry Potter and the Psychic Serpent is on schnoogle.com! Epilogue: Full Circle http://www.schnoogle.com/authors/barb/PSepi.html It is also available in the files section of the HP_Psych group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP_Psych/files So for folks who like to know that a complete fic is out there, no waiting on chapter installments, check it out! Although I'm not guaranteeing that everything is tied up. After all, there are two sequels to go. Speaking of which... Coming September 18, 2001 Sequel to Harry Potter and the Psychic Serpent: Harry Potter and the Time of Good Intentions (or: The Last Temptation of Harry Potter) Trelawney predicted that Harry would have to make a choice that could change the world as we know it...when Harry chooses and the world does change, does it change for the better? Can Harry change if back if he wants? Or is giving Harry exactly what he wants Voldemort's ultimate revenge? Look for it at schnoogle.com and the Hp_Psych list! Get Psyched Out! --Barb From jenP_97 at ... Wed Sep 5 16:23:40 2001 From: jenP_97 at ... (Jennifer Piersol) Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 16:23:40 -0000 Subject: New Regional Group: HP4GU-California! Message-ID: <9n5jic+p044@...> Hi, everyone. I just wanted to announce the newest splinter group for HP4GU. If you're living in California (or willing to visit), come join HP4GU-California! Here's the address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP4GU-California Hope we get some new members soon! Jen From pennylin at ... Thu Sep 6 21:47:08 2001 From: pennylin at ... (Penny & Bryce) Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2001 16:47:08 -0500 Subject: ADMIN: New Moderator Added & New List Elves Message-ID: <3B97EEDC.4000501@...> Hi everyone -- I'm pleased to announce that we have added a new Moderator to the Magical Mod Squad -- Amy Z. Amy joins me, Neil (aka Flying Ford Anglia), John Walton and Jim Flanagan. We also have recruited a nice group of new List Elves to help in welcoming newbies. The new Elves are: Parker Nesbit Catherine Coleman Sheryll Ings Jenny from Ravenclaw David Frankis Luke Jayapalan Jen Piersol Jim Ferer Barb Purdom Amber I hope I didn't miss anyone, but if so, I'll be sure to make another announcement to correct. Our experienced Elf crew at the moment consists of: Jen Faulkner Michelle Apostolides Amy Z (who may or may not continue to elf now she's a Moderator) Heidi Tandy Kelley Thompson We've had some upheaval in the List Elf ranks as several Elves decided they needed clothes all at once. If you joined our group in the last month and did not receive a personal Welcome Message from a List Elf and you'd like one assigned to you, please contact us at HPforGrownups-owner at yahoogroups.com. We'll be happy to get you your very own List Elf! Penny for the Magical Moderator Team From lee_hillman at ... Fri Sep 7 14:57:53 2001 From: lee_hillman at ... (Hillman, Lee) Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 10:57:53 -0400 Subject: Fanfic Plug: HMSS ch. 11 at Schnoogle! Message-ID: <95774A6A6036D411AFEA00D0B73C864303B053EE@...> Greetings, Potterites! I am pleased to announce that _His Majesty's Secret Service_ Chapter 11, "Revelations," is complete. Some of you have been waiting for this since June, so get it while it's hot. This penultimate + 1/2 chapter is available this week, exclusively at Fiction Alley, HP fanfic in all shapes, sizes, and ships (7 sickles an ounce). Beginning next week, (on or about 9/14/01), the chapter will be uploaded at fanfiction.net as well. If you're dying to read it (and I know you are), don't wait, but jump right now via this handy link to Schnoogle, Fiction Alley's site for novel-length fiction: http://www.schnoogle.com/ And follow the links to fanfiction, Gwendolyn Grace, HMSS (page 2), and chapter 11. For my slashy friends out there, the chapter even features a scene included specifically to fulfill Rhysenn's request: here's a nibble for you: "Draco... are you asking me... if I'm gay?" For my fanfic reading friends who don't like slash, don't worry. That's about as bad as it gets. Chapter 11, "Revelations," in which Hermione learns part of Ryan's past, the Death Eaters turn up the heat, and it looks like Ryan may be in the soup! Read it at Schnoogle.com! Gwendolyn Grace From bohners at ... Sat Sep 8 13:55:08 2001 From: bohners at ... (Horst or Rebecca J. Bohner) Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2001 09:55:08 -0400 Subject: FF: "If We Survive" Epilogue is up Message-ID: <00e901c1386e$d7d800e0$7e17fea9@bohners> Epilogue: As That Comes Home In which Lucinda has a rude awakening, we learn more about the Snape family tree, and the merits of an important piece of furniture are discussed; Imogen's gift finally makes its way to its rightful owner, Maud goes for a walk, and we find out just what was really going on at the cliff-side. And with that, the novel-length "Darkness and Light" trilogy, which began with "The Potions Master's Apprentice", continued in "Personal Risks", and concluded with "If We Survive", is complete. So, if you like drama, angst, passionate but principled romance, intrigue, suspense, action, surprising plot twists, the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron, dry wit, outrageous pranks, Fred and (especially) George Weasley, Mad-Eye Moody, Dumbledore, and lots of allusions to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Laurie R. King, and Dorothy L. Sayers (among others), by all means come over and have a look! Oh, yeah, and it has Snape in it, too. :) The "Darkness and Light" trilogy can be found at: http://www.schnoogle.com/authorLinks/R_J_Anderson http://www.sugarquill.com/authors/rjanderson.html http://fanfiction.net/index.fic?action=directory-authorProfile&userid=4446 Thanks, -- Rebecca J. (Anderson) Bohner From simon at ... Sat Sep 8 14:17:38 2001 From: simon at ... (Simon) Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2001 15:17:38 +0100 Subject: Attention all Harry Potter FanFiction Authors Message-ID: Hello Harry Potter FanFiction Writers, This is a terrific time for you to submit your fics for upload at FictionAlley (www.fictionalley.org), assuming you are do not already have your fics archived on what is becoming the most popular Harry Potter Fan Fiction Archive (and is also one of the most popular Harry Potter sites on the internet - http://harrypotter-top50.com/) FictionAlley is a group of websites designed to house Harry Potter FanFiction, FanArt and much more besides. There you will find: Schnoogle (www.schnoogle.com) for novel length fanfiction of all sizes, shapes and ships; Astronomy Tower (www.astronomytower.org) for romance fanfiction; The Dark Arts (www.thedarkarts.org) for angst, mystery, darkfics, horror and other depressing fanfiction; Riddikulus (www.riddikulus.org) for all the fanfiction that will banish the boggarts with humour. Each author gets a review board for every fic, which allows easy reviewing of each chapter or story by any of the large numbers of visitors to the site. Through your review boards, or with the Chapter Owls system, the readers can be notified when a new chapter of fic of yours is uploaded. As well, we have the FictionAlley Park (http://pub51.ezboard.com/bhpparadise), where you can discuss all aspects of the fanon in a relaxed and informal area. A FanArt section (www.artisticalley.org) is in public beta now, and will soon house a varied collection of Harry Potter FanArt. To submit fics for schnoogle please follow the guidelines at http://www.schnoogle.com/submit.html And for Riddikulus, The Dark Arts and Astronomy Tower at http://www.astronomytower.org/submit.html If you have any questions then feel free to direct them to simon at ... (simonfictionalley.org). Schnoogles and Happy FanFiction reading, writing and drawing, Simon -- simon at ... - help and advice for http://www.fictionalley.org - the home of Harry Potter Fanfiction --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From neilward at ... Sat Sep 8 19:00:20 2001 From: neilward at ... (Neil Ward) Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2001 20:00:20 +0100 Subject: ADMIN: HPfGU regional groups/meeting up Message-ID: <014c01c13898$822c2480$213570c2@c5s910j> Hi everyone, It would be great to keep track of all the active HPfGU regional groups we have, so we can point new members at them and hear what's happening around the globe. I've created a folder in the Bookmarks section of the main list (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/links/Regional_HPfGU_Lists_0009 99973547/) [you may have to reconstruct that link] and there may be the occasional reminder about it on the main list. I'll link to that folder, rather than the individual lists, from the VFAQ. Regional group mods are encouraged to post dates/details of their events/local news to Announcements and regional members are invited to post event reports to OT Chatter. At the end of this message I've listed the groups/mods I know of to date. If I've missed anything, please drop a line to the moderators' e-mail address (hpforgrownups-owner at yahoogroups.com). If you decide to set up a new regional list, please add a link to it in the Bookmarks folder and drop a line to the moderator's address. Alternatively, check the Regional meetings database (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/database) for details of people near you, and add your details there. REGIONAL GROUPS United States http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-NewYork (Mod: John Walton) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Texas (Mod: Amanda Lewanski) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP4GU-California (Mod: Jen Piersol) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP4GU-Florida (Mod: Amber) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-NewEngland (Mod: Sinead) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP4GU-GreatLakes (Mod: Ebony) Europe http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-London (Mod: Neil/Flying Ford Anglia) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Germany (Mod: Mike/Aberforth's Goat) Rest of planet http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP4GU-Australia (Mod: Vicky Granger) Neil ________________________________________ Flying Ford Anglia Mechanimagus Moderator From neilward at ... Sun Sep 9 13:43:34 2001 From: neilward at ... (Neil Ward) Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 14:43:34 +0100 Subject: ADMIN: HPfGU regional groups/meeting up Message-ID: <001201c13935$6c66a240$1e3570c2@c5s910j> > I said: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Texas (Mod: Amanda Lewanski) > > CORRECTION: The moderator of the Texas group is Elizabeth Davey. Apologies. > > Since I posted that message, Danette Schardt-Cordova has set up a group for > Kentucky/Tennessee, the details of which will be added to the Bookmarks in > due course (and she will be posting details to OT Chatter/Announcements). > > Bookmarks for regional groups and other things: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/links > > A link will be added to the VFAQ... > > Databases for regional meetings and other things: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/database > > You see, whether you live in Texas, London, Germany, Borneo or Binghamton > University, there is probably an HP fan near you. > > Neil > ________________________________________ > Flying Ford Anglia > Mechanimagus Moderator From Captain_Debrowe at ... Sun Sep 9 17:28:45 2001 From: Captain_Debrowe at ... (Captain_Debrowe at ...) Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 17:28:45 -0000 Subject: New regional list Message-ID: <9ng8sd+t3k1@...> For those who are interested I have started a sublist for the HP4GU list aimed at those people who live in the Kentucky/Tennesee area. If you live in one of these two states please join me at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP4GU-Kentucky-Tennesee There is also a link posted in the Bookmarks section of the HP4GU bookmarks area. Thanks. Danette From LMRourke at ... Mon Sep 10 14:23:33 2001 From: LMRourke at ... (Lisa Rourke) Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 14:23:33 -0000 Subject: New Drawing Of The Twins ^_^ Message-ID: <9niid5+n99c@...> I finally finished a drawing of Fred and George or George and Fred depending on your preference ^_^ You can view it at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownUps-Graphics/files/FanArt/% 20LMR%27s%20Drawings/twins2.jpg Thanks! Lisa From LMRourke at ... Mon Sep 10 14:28:10 2001 From: LMRourke at ... (Lisa Rourke) Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 14:28:10 -0000 Subject: New Drawing of Professor Lupin Message-ID: <9niilq+5jkg@...> I've been busy! In addition to the Twins, I also made a new drawing of Professor Lupin. You can see him at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownUps-Graphics/files/FanArt/% 20LMR%27s%20Drawings/profesor_lupin2.jpg Thanks! And as with any of my drawings any comments are greatly appreciated! ^_^ Regards, Lisa From aiz24 at ... Wed Sep 12 00:29:11 2001 From: aiz24 at ... (Amy Z) Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 00:29:11 -0000 Subject: ADMIN: Chat open for talk about today's disaster now Message-ID: <9nma8n+ld7g@...> Dear friends, If you would like to connect with HPfGU folk about today's terrorist attack, please come on over to the chat. Directions: Go to http://chat.yahoo.com Scroll down to the window with the Join Friend button Click on a name in the window and then hit Join Friend This is an open group--anyone who logs onto chat.yahoo.com can enter--but its existence is only being announced to HPfGU lists. IM me (lupinesque on Yahoo! Messenger) if you run into trouble. I will be on until 9 Eastern time, when I'll be in front of the TV for the president's address. Thanks all for the wonderful support all day. Amy Z Magical Mod Squad From neilward at ... Sat Sep 15 17:35:41 2001 From: neilward at ... (Neil Ward) Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 18:35:41 +0100 Subject: New JKR biography "exposes myths" Message-ID: <025501c13e0c$db243f40$603570c2@c5s910j> An article in this Saturday's _Independent_ newspaper previews the "first" published biography of J K Rowling: the imaginatively-titled _J K Rowling, A Biography_ by Sean Smith, which is out shortly. It suggests that the author added "the odd fictional touch to her own life story". Nothing too startling to reveal: she isn't the long lost cousin of Nancy Stouffer, for example. She was, according to this biog, narrowly rejected by Oxford University and disliked her time at Wyedean Comprehensive (where she was Head Girl). The article says it is unclear whether the rejection by Oxford coloured her portrayal of Boarding Schools (the journalist *seems* to be implying that she might resent those who have a monied, influential background). More interesting is the fact that JKR was not born in Chipping Sodbury, but in the nearby new town of Yate. It's also mentioned that she has no middle name and took the name Kathleen from her grandmother (something I've heard before, somewhere). It sounds like this biography - unauthorised, btw - is not exactly a rose-tinted portrait, and since it interviews some of the same people who appeared on the recent television documentary about the Harry Potter phenomenon (e.g. her Pettigrew-like former Chemistry teacher, who just *loves* to imagine Snape is based on him), I can hear the sound of barrels being scraped. The book is published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd. For the life of me, I can't find the article online, but here's a link to the newspaper itself: http://www.independent.co.uk/ Neil ________________________________________ Flying Ford Anglia From monika at ... Sun Sep 16 11:47:38 2001 From: monika at ... (Monika Huebner) Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 13:47:38 +0200 Subject: [HPFGU-Announcements] New JKR biography "exposes myths" In-Reply-To: <025501c13e0c$db243f40$603570c2@c5s910j> Message-ID: Here's the link Neil couldn't find: http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/books/news/story.jsp?story=94169 Monika ------ Book and movie reviews in English and German: http://sites.inka.de/darwin/indexalt.html From john at ... Wed Sep 19 02:09:07 2001 From: john at ... (John Walton) Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 22:09:07 -0400 Subject: ADMIN: URGENT Virus Warning: Nimda Worm Message-ID: URGENT VIRUS WARNING -- verified by a number of sources -- NIMDA worm Hi all. I've discovered what may have been behind the Yahoo slowdown recently -- the Nimda worm. It's very dangerous... In the long and the short of it, DON'T OPEN ANY EMAIL ATTACHMENTS, especially any entitled "readme.exe". Here's the CERT advisory -- CERT Advisory CA-2001-26 Nimda Worm Original release date: September 18, 2001 Source: CERT/CC A complete revision history is at the end of this file. Systems Affected * Systems running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, and 2000 Overview The CERT/CC has received reports of new malicious code known as the "W32/Nimda worm" or the "Concept Virus (CV) v.5." This new worm appears to spread by multiple mechanisms: * from client to client via email * from client to client via open network shares * from web server to client via browsing of compromised web sites * from client to web server via active scanning for and exploitation of the "Microsoft IIS 4.0 / 5.0 directory traversal" vulnerability (VU #111677) * from client to web server via scanning for the back doors left behind by the "Code Red II" (IN-2001-09), and "sadmind/IIS" (CA-2001-11) worms Initial analysis indicates that the worm contains no destructive payload beyond modification of web content to facilitate its own propagation. We are also receiving reports of denial of service as a result of network scanning and email propagation. I. Description The Nimda worm has the potential to affect both user workstations (clients) running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, or 2000 and servers running Windows NT and 2000. Email Propagation This worm propagates through email arriving as a MIME "multipart/alternative" message consisting of two sections. The first section is defined as MIME type "text/html", but it contains no text, so the email appears to have no content. The second section is defined as MIME type "audio/x-wav", but it contains a base64-encoded attachment named "readme.exe", which is a binary executable. Due to a vulnerability described in CA-2001-06 (Automatic Execution of Embedded MIME Types), any mail software running on an x86 platform that uses Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 SP1 or earlier (except IE 5.01 SP2) to render the HTML mail automatically runs the enclosed attachment and, as result, infects the machine with the worm. Thus, in vulnerable configurations, the worm payload will automatically be triggered by simply opening (or previewing) this mail message. As an executable binary, the payload can also be triggered by simply running the attachment. The email message delivering the Nimda worm appears to also have the following characteristics: * The text in the subject line of the mail message appears to be variable, but those seen to date have been over 80 characters long. * There appear to be many slight variations in the attach binary file, causing the MD5 checksum to be different when one compares different attachments from different email messages. However, the file length of the attachment appears to consistently be 57344 bytes. Payload Infected client machines attempt to send copies of the Nimda worm via email to all addresses found in the Windows address book. Likewise, the client machines begin scanning for vulnerable IIS servers. Nimda looks for backdoors left by previous IIS worms: Code Red II [IN-2001-09] and sadmind/IIS worm [CA-2001-11]. It also attempts to exploit the IIS Directory Traversal vulnerability (VU #111677). The selection of potential target IP addresses follows these rough probabilities: * 50% of the time, an address with the same first two octets will be chosen * 25% of the time, an address with the same first octet will be chosen * 25% of the time, a random address will be chosen The infected client machine transfers a copy of the Nimda code to any server that it scans and finds to be vulnerable. Once running on the server machine, the worm traverses each directory in the system (including all those accessible through a file shares) and write a copy of itself to disk using the name "README.EML". When a directory containing web content (e.g., HTML or ASP files) is found, the following snippet of Javascript code is appended to every one of these web-related files: This modification of web content allows further propagation of the worm to new clients through a browser or browsing of a network file system. Browser Propagation As part of the infection process, the Nimda worm modifies all web content files it finds (including, but not limited to, files with .htm, .html, and .asp extensions). As a result, any user browsing web content on the system, whether via the file system or via a web server, may download a copy of the worm. Some browsers may automatically execute the downloaded copy, thereby infecting the browsing system. File System Propagation The Nimda worm creates numerous copies of itself (using the name README.EML) in all writable directories (including those found on a network share) to which the user has access. If a user on another system subsequently selects the copy of the worm file on the shared network drive in Windows Explorer with the preview option enabled, the worm may be able to compromise that system. System FootPrint The scanning activity of the Nimda worm produces the following log entries for any web server listing on port 80/tcp: GET /scripts/root.exe?/c+dir GET /MSADC/root.exe?/c+dir GET /c/winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /d/winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..%5c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /_vti_bin/..%5c../..%5c../..%5c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /_mem_bin/..%5c../..%5c../..%5c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /msadc/..%5c../..%5c../..%5c/..\xc1\x1c../..\xc1\x1c../..\xc1\x1c../winnt/sy stem32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..\xc1\x1c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..\xc0/../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..\xc0\xaf../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..\xc1\x9c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..%35c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..%35c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..%5c../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir GET /scripts/..%2f../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir Note: The first four entries in these sample logs denote attempts to connect to the backdoor left by Code Red II, while the remaining log entries are examples of exploit attempts for the Directory Traversal vulnerability. II. Impact Intruders can execute arbitrary commands within the LocalSystem security context on machines running the unpatched versions of IIS. Host that have been compromised are also at high risk for being party to attacks on other Internet sites. The high scanning rate of the Nimda worm may also cause bandwidth denial-of-service conditions on networks with infected machines. III. Solutions Recommendations for System Administrators of IIS machines To determine if your system has been compromised, look for the following: * root.exe artifact (indicates a compromise by Code Red II or sadmind/IIS worms making the system vulnerable to the Nimda worm) * admin.dll artifact or unexpected .eml files in the directories with web content (indicates compromise by the Nimda worm) The only safe way to recover from the system compromise is to format the system drive(s) and reinstall the system software from trusted media (such as vendor-supplied CD-ROM). Additionally, after the software is reinstalled, all vendor-supplied security patches must be applied. The recommended time to do this is while the system is not connected to any network. However, if sufficient care is taken to disable all server network services, then the patches can be downloaded from the Internet. Detailed instructions for recovering your system can be found in the CERT/CC tech tip: Steps for Recovering from a UNIX or NT System Compromise http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/win-UNIX-system_compromise.html Apply the appropriate patch from your vendor A cumulative patch which addresses all of the IIS-related vulnerabilities exploited by the Nimda worm is available from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-044.asp Recommendations for End User Systems Apply the appropriate patch from your vendor If you are running a vulnerable version of Internet Explorer (IE), the CERT/CC recommends applying patch for the "Automatic Execution of Embedded MIME Types" vulnerability available from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-020.asp Run and Maintain an Anti-Virus Product It is important for users to update their anti-virus software. Most anti-virus software vendors have released updated information, tools, or virus databases to help detect and partially recover from this malicious code. A list of vendor-specific anti-virus information can be found in Appendix A. Many anti-virus packages support automatic updates of virus definitions. We recommend using these automatic updates when available. Don't open e-mail attachments The Nimda worm may arrive as an email attachment named "readme.exe". Users should not open this attachment. Disable JavaScript End-user systems can become infected with the Nimda worm by browsing web sites hosted by infected servers. This method of infection requires the use of JavaScript to be successful. Therefore, the CERT/CC recommends that end user systems disable JavaScript. Appendix A. Vendor Information Antivirus Vendor Information Central Command, Inc. http://support.centralcommand.com/cgi-bin/command.cfg/php/endus er/std_adp.php?p_refno=010918-000005 Command Software Systems http://www.commandsoftware.com/virus/nimda.html Data Fellows Corp http://www.datafellows.com/v-descs/nimda.shtml McAfee http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99209& Sophos http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/w32nimdaa.html Symantec http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.nimda.a at ... Trend Micro http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName= TROJ_NIMDA.A http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5. asp?VName=TROJ_NIMDA.A You may wish to visit the CERT/CC's computer virus resources page located at http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html References Authors: Roman Danyliw, Chad Dougherty, Allen Householder, Robin Ruefle ______________________________________________________________________ This document is available from: http://www.cert.org/body/advisories/CA200126_FA200126.html ______________________________________________________________________ CERT/CC Contact Information Email: cert at ... Phone: +1 412-268-7090 (24-hour hotline) Fax: +1 412-268-6989 Postal address: CERT Coordination Center Software Engineering Institute Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA 15213-3890 U.S.A. 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Carnegie Mellon University does not make any warranty of any kind with respect to freedom from patent, trademark, or copyright infringement. _________________________________________________________________ Conditions for use, disclaimers, and sponsorship information Copyright 2001 Carnegie Mellon University. Revision History September 18, 2001: Initial Release From blpurdom at ... Wed Sep 19 10:59:49 2001 From: blpurdom at ... (blpurdom at ...) Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 10:59:49 -0000 Subject: Psychic Serpent Sequel Message-ID: <9o9tr5+il7b@...> The sequel to Harry Potter and the Psychic Serpent is now up at schnoogle.com! Announcing... Harry Potter and the Time of Good Intentions (or: The Last Temptation of Harry Potter) During his fifth year, Trelawney did a Tarot reading for Harry. She told him he would have to make a choice that could "change the world as we know it." At the beginning of his sixth year, Harry chooses, and the world does change. Does it change for the better? If he wants, can Harry change it back? Or is giving Harry exactly what he wants Voldemort's ultimate revenge? Go here to read Chapter 1: Sowing the Seeds http://www.schnoogle.com/authors/barb/TOGI01.html Warning: If you have not read Psychic Serpent, you might be rather confused by the sequel. To catch up on the Psychic Serpent world, go here: http://www.schnoogle.com/authors/barb/ --Barb Get Psyched Out! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HP_Psych From neilward at ... Sat Sep 22 03:34:14 2001 From: neilward at ... (Neil Ward) Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 04:34:14 +0100 Subject: ADMIN: HPfGU movie poll - reminder/reference notes Message-ID: <010601c14317$8fbfb920$d23470c2@c5s910j> Dear list members, HPFGU MOVIE POLL We're still interested in hearing your preferences on where we should discuss the Harry Potter movies. A poll has been running for a couple of months now, but we thought it was worth going through some of the pros and cons. Several of you sent us messages explaining the thinking behind your votes, so we've incorporated some of those hopes and fears below. The poll is here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/surveys?id=729738 (you may need to reconstruct the link) GENERAL NOTES *It's an advisory poll, which means the outcome will inform the decision. *The poll will be closed on Friday 19th October, midnight UK time. *You can change your vote until the poll is closed. *Others can't see your vote or sell it to the highest bidder. *A copy of this message will be linked from the poll intro. Here are the four options... (1) KEEP HP MOVIE DISCUSSION ON THE MAIN LIST What does this mean? We would continue to ask for a 'MOVIE:' prefix on the headers of all movie-related posts and there would be a requirement for spoiler space until it seemed appropriate to remove it. It's worth pointing out that, because release dates are staggered between November 2001 and May 2002 (see list, here: http://www.hpgalleries.com/moviegallery3.htm), spoiler space would continue for an extended period. What is spoiler space? D R A C O I N L E A T H E R With the juicy details placed much further down the page (note: do not use blanks lines or punctuation symbols, as they may get ignored or truncate messages) Pros: *no further splitting up of the list - all book/movie discussion in one place *no additional lists to check Cons: *spoiler space to remember and contend with (see intro, above) *huge increase in message volume, particularly around movie release dates *influx to a literary discussion list of movie fans who may not have read the books *swamping of book-related threads around movie-release times. (2) PERMANENT HP MOVIE LIST What does this mean? We would move all discussions related to the HP movies to a permanent, separate list that would be complementary to the main book-oriented list. Pros: *clear-cut division *no need for spoiler space (you would only join if you'd seen the film[s]) *reduced volume on the main list *people could avoid movie discussions (and movie-only fans) easily Note: *movie/book crossover posts would all go here (pro or con?). Cons: *another list to join *divergence of membership on the two lists *no more posting about the movie on the book discussion list (3) TEMPORARY HP MOVIE LIST What does this mean? We would set up a list for discussion of the movies instead of introducing spoiler space. Rather than maintaining the list all the time, if the message volume dropped (i.e. between films), discussion would return to the main list with the 'MOVIE:' prefixes. Pros: *allows main list to maintain some continuity between book and movie discussions *reduced message volume on the main list only when needed *people could avoid movie discussions more easily during the active periods. Note: ultimately, this may end up being a permanent list. Cons: *rather vague (or flexible, from another viewpoint) *a decision would be required about moves back and forth *there would be some splitting of movie posts between two lists (4) ALL HP MOVIE POSTS GO TO OT CHATTER What does this mean? We would move all movie discussion to our existing OT Chatter list and apply the same rules that would apply on the main list (i.e. spoiler space for an extended period). Pros: *movie, merchandise and casting chitchat would be on the same list as more serious discussion *no need to join another list (assuming members have joined OT Chatter) Cons: *it wouldn't have the same feel as the OT Chatter list we have now *OT topics would be invaded by movie-specific discussion *some of the same 'cons' as listed for the option (1) *there would be posting rules on a list that is currently kept fairly free of ADMIN Thanks __________ Neil/Flying Ford Anglia for the Moderator Team From Aberforths_Goat at ... Sat Sep 22 08:09:51 2001 From: Aberforths_Goat at ... (Aberforth's Goat) Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 10:09:51 +0200 Subject: The Show that Never Ends - Chapter 11 References: <9o9tr5+il7b@...> Message-ID: <02d501c1433d$f4dd62a0$e500a8c0@shasta> Admit it - you've already read TSTNE 10, and you've spent the last few weeks wondering who the Guardian *really* is, and whether he really turns out to be a chick in Starbucks . Well, you're in luck: the best running HP yarn in which Draco *doesn't* wear leather has a new chapter, and it's worth the wait. It'll be out soon on http://www.schnoogle.com/ (look up Lori Summers). But for the time being, you'll have to catch it on list at the Paradigm of Uncertainty group. Look up Messages # 12024 and # 12025 at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParadigmOfUncertainty/messages. If you're not a member, join up and catch fandom's hottest stories fresh out of the oven. What? You you're still here?? Still saving yourself for the *real* Harry??? Ah c'mon ... try it - you'll like it! One little chapter never got anybody hooked ... Baaaaaa! Aberforth's Goat (a.k.a. Mike Gray, who had to read two-and-half chapters of PoU before the physical dependency set in.) _______________________ "Of course, I'm not entirely sure he can read, so that may not have been bravery...." From heidit at ... Sat Sep 22 13:38:13 2001 From: heidit at ... (heidit at ...) Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 13:38:13 -0000 Subject: FANFIC: FictionAlley celebrates Tom Felton's birthday with DracoFics Message-ID: <9oi486+8iuv@...> In honor of Tom Felton's birthday, FictionAlley presents the following Draco-fics: >From Cassandra Claire And Rhysenn Draco Veritas Alternate Scene: In Which Draco Realizes Why He Is So Fond of Green Umbrellas - a bit of fluff that takes off from the "Is there somebody else?" scene in Draco Veritsa at the Sleazy Weasel >From PhatGirl "http://www.schnoogle.com/authors/phatgirl/TWAV01.html">Tower With A View - "You can transmute love, ignore it, muddle it, but you can never pull it out of you." A reluctant romance develops between the two most shaggable boys at Hogwarts. >From Al The Dog And Drainpipe - a Snitch! ficlet, set one year after the main action of Snitch! >From Gwendolyn Grace The Waking Dragon Happy Birthday, Draco >From Saitaina The Time Is Now - Tell someone you love them before it's too late... >From Catlady Lupin's Boggart Class with the Third Year Slytherins - Draco's class has the Boggart lesson with Professor Lupin (like the title says) and thus we find out their worst fears. >From Karei My December - an introspective piece on Draco, trying to keep as Cannon as is humanly possible, without making him hateable. Songfic, using "My December" from Linkin Park. >From Heidi Titanic Days - a prequel to Angie J's Trouble in Paradise finds Draco on his way to America, one step ahead of the Ministry of Magic. What will he find? From eksvendsen at ... Tue Sep 25 12:24:24 2001 From: eksvendsen at ... (eksvendsen at ...) Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 12:24:24 -0000 Subject: New HP-related Book Message-ID: <9opt1o+tbg2@...> I'd like to alert everyone to the recent release of The Sorcerer's Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter by Allan Zola Kronzek and Elizabeth Kronzek. This new guide has chapters on everything from Arithmancy (including how to do it) to Hippogriffs to Nicholas Flamel. It's extensively researched and written at a level intended to interest adults as well as children. It's available in bookstores throughout the U.S. as well as on amazon.com in the U.S. and U.K. From blpurdom at ... Fri Sep 28 11:11:06 2001 From: blpurdom at ... (blpurdom at ...) Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 11:11:06 -0000 Subject: New ToGI Chapter (Psychic Serpent Sequel) Message-ID: <9p1lsa+ns68@...> The latest chapter of Harry Potter and the Time of Good Intentions is up at schnoogle! Chapter Two: In Dreams In which Harry has insomnia, Harry and Draco find out something about Sam, Ron gets Harry hacked-off big-time, Harry worries about Snape, Molly tells about the two little red-haired girls, and they all go to the station to get the train to school...or do they? http://www.schnoogle.com/authors/barb/TOGI02.html Harry Potter and the Time of Good Intentions (or: The Last Temptation of Harry Potter) The sequel to Harry Potter and the Psychic Serpent: During his fifth year, Trelawney did a Tarot reading for Harry. She told him he would have to make a choice that could "change the world as we know it." At the beginning of his sixth year, Harry chooses, and the world does change. Does it change for the better? If he wants, can Harry change it back? Or is giving Harry exactly what he wants Voldemort's ultimate revenge? To get caught up on the beginning of the sequel, go to: Chapter One: Sowing the Seeds http://www.schnoogle.com/authors/barb/TOGI01.html Enjoy! --Barb From magpie1112 at ... Fri Sep 28 20:23:40 2001 From: magpie1112 at ... (magpie1112 at ...) Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 20:23:40 -0000 Subject: New HP-related Book In-Reply-To: <9opt1o+tbg2@...> Message-ID: <9p2m8c+9ck1@...> --- In HPFGU-Announcements at y..., eksvendsen at a... wrote: > I'd like to alert everyone to the recent release of The Sorcerer's > Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter by Allan > Zola Kronzek and Elizabeth Kronzek. This new guide has chapters on > everything from Arithmancy (including how to do it) to Hippogriffs > to Nicholas Flamel. It's extensively researched and written at a > level intended to interest adults as well as children. It's > available in bookstores throughout the U.S. as well as on > amazon.com in the U.S. and U.K. I've been to Barnes & Noble as well as Borders (in the DC area). Both are holding the books 'til 10/2. Seems they want to release 'em closer to the movie opening. So they are sitting in a back room, feeling lonely. Just wanted to send out that info just in case anyone else is having a hard time finding SC in bookstores. - Denise (doing time until 10/2) From john at ... Sat Sep 29 11:48:58 2001 From: john at ... (John Walton) Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:48:58 +0100 Subject: ADMIN: Yahoo! Groups Downtime - Sun. 9/30/01 10pm PST In-Reply-To: <9p3ic4+gbjb@...> Message-ID: Quick forward from the eHamsters at YahGroops...just FYI, yall. --John, Mod From: groupsproducer at ... Reply-To: ygroups-status-owner at yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 04:23:32 -0000 To: ygroups-status at yahoogroups.com Subject: [eGs] Yahoo! Groups Downtime - Sun. 9/30/01 10pm PST Dear Yahoo! Groups Members, The Yahoo! Groups service will be down for scheduled maintenance this Sunday, September 30, from approximately 10PM to 12AM Pacific Standard Time. During this time, the web site will be unavailable. Email sent during this time will be queued and delivered when the service is back up. James Producer, Yahoo! Groups From LMRourke at ... Sat Sep 29 02:50:00 2001 From: LMRourke at ... (Lisa Rourke) Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 02:50:00 -0000 Subject: New Drawing of Harry Message-ID: <9p3cso+kr7s@...> I felt like I was neglecting Harry. Afterall, I made a new picture of Draco for Cassandra Claire's DV, so I finally finished a new one of Harry. He looks older (again) and more introspective and perhaps a bit sad. But...he's been through a lot :-( You can view him at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownUps-Graphics/files/FanArt/%20LMR%27s%20Drawings/new%20Harry.jpg Thanks! Regards, Lisa From saitaina at ... Sat Sep 29 16:24:01 2001 From: saitaina at ... (Saitaina) Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 09:24:01 -0700 Subject: HP London Premire contest- References: <9p3cso+kr7s@...> Message-ID: <000e01c14903$26ff9c60$5f4e28d1@oemcomputer> Parents! Do you have a child between the ages of 5-13? Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States (except residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. territories and possessions)? Then enter your child in the Kids WB Big Premiere Sweepstakes! All entries must be received electronically by 11.59pm on Oct 1 or post marked by Oct 1st and received by Oct 5th. Enter here-http://www.kidswb.com/contest/big/index2.shtml -Limit one on-line entry per person and per e-mail address per hour; Or on a 3 1/2" x 5" postcard and hand-print your child's, complete address, age and phone number with area code. Then mail your 3 1/2" x 5" postcard to: Big Premiere Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 8458, Calabasas, CA 91372-8458. Enter as often as you like by mail but there is a limit of one entry per outer envelope. Each envelope is considered one entry. No mechanically reproduced entries permitted. If anyone's willing to let me bum on the trip for four if your kid wins let me know! Saitaina- who want's to be thirteen again... ***** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] From jkaminskaja at ... Sat Sep 29 16:19:30 2001 From: jkaminskaja at ... (CJK) Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 18:19:30 +0200 Subject: New list - Snape/Hermione Message-ID: <000f01c14902$85ec4260$a0d1ddd4@ook> Heya, There is a new mailing list out there. It is for discussions, fiction, fanart, and basically all things centered around the ::throws on a flameproof vest:: Snape/Hermione pairing. To subscribe, please go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/whenikissedtheteacher Thank you for your attention, we are now returning to our scheduled program. Cheers, CJK