Thanks to all who responded - it was apparent within an hour or two of my posts that my situation wasn't unique. I took my mail server down for a bit and made sure ClamAV was current with definitions and the problem seems manageable again. Chris -----Original Message----- From: fedora-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fedora-list-admin@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Klinke Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 11:02 PM To: fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Help Request: Stopping 'Attack'? On Monday 26 January 2004 17:55, Chris Gray wrote: > I am using FC1 as a mail server and use ClamAV to protect against > viruses. Clam has killed around 200 emails in the last hour from a > variety of hosts. Each email contained the Worm.SCO.A virus. > > What I need to know is: Is this a DoS or some other kind of > concentrated attack and - if so - how do I combat it? > > Thanks in advance... > > Chris Gray > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.567 / Virus Database: 358 - Release Date: 1/24/2004 There seems to be a rather large outbreak this evening ... http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=mydoom Regards, Mike Klinke -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.567 / Virus Database: 358 - Release Date: 1/24/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.567 / Virus Database: 358 - Release Date: 1/24/2004
