IMPORTANT COMPUTER SAFETY NOTICE from AT&T Internet Services Security Center -„IRC Traffic Detected‰

Our investigation shows that the following IP was assigned to your log-on session at the indicated time and was using IRC connections to a computer network which is possibly a Botnet.


Date: (UTC) => Your IP:
2011-09-24 22:25:01 => 69.237.157.78


IRC Botnet infected systems commonly send or receive commands that can SPAM email, spread malicious software, and perpetrate identity theft.

IRC traffic on ports other than those normally used by IRC can be an indication of backdoor trojans or bots.

IRC Botnet infected systems commonly send or receive commands that can SPAM email, spread malicious software, and perpetrate identity theft.

IRC traffic on ports other than those normally used by IRC can be an indication of backdoor trojans or bots.

Although the activity is likely unintentional, it is still in violation of AT&T's Acceptable Use Policy. To review the AT&T Acceptable Use Policy, go to: http://www.corp.att.com/aup/

How To Fix the Issue
To address this issue, and in accordance with the AT&T Terms of Service and AT&T Acceptable Use Policy of your service agreement, we ask that you immediately take the following steps to secure your network:

1.  If your computer(s) are personally owned:
	A.  You can update the security software on your system (please follow the instructions on your vendor's website).
	B.  You might also consider installing new security software such as AT&T Security Suite that can be found at:  http://www.att.net/iss (You must be logged in with the Master Account ID to download AT&T Security Suite).

2.  If you are an advanced user, then consider reimaging your computer(s) and installing the necessary software patches.

3.  Prefer to let an AT&T expert clean your infected PC?   With AT&T Support Plus, get around the clock online and phone support for PC software, virus, security and performance related issues.  It‚s like having your own personal help desk.  To learn more visit www.att.com/connectechsecurity

In all cases, please respond by forwarding this email to: [email protected] with an acknowledgment of: "I am taking steps to address this infection." When we receive such an acknowledgment, we can maintain the high quality of service you expect from us.

Assistance For Business Customers
If your computer(s) are managed by an Information Technology (IT) group at your place of work, then please contact them immediately.

Regards,
AT&T Internet Services Security Center
[email protected]


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