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Docter
RealPoor Guru
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 Posted: 08/16/05 - 17:56 Post subject: Zotob attacking computers at CNN, ABCNews, and other co's...
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They all still had Win2000 or older OS's.
Update your Anti-Virus programs now, if you haven't in a while.
| Quote: | Zotob.A is a worm targeting Windows 2000–based systems which takes advantage of a security issue that was addressed by Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039. This worm installs malicious software, and then looks for other computers to infect.
Important If you have installed the update released with Security Bulletin MS05-039, you are already protected from Zotob.A. If you are using any supported version of Windows other than Windows 2000, you are not at risk from Zotob.A.
As part of our Software Security Incident Response Process, our investigation has determined that only a small number of customers have been affected, and Microsoft security professionals are working directly with them. We have seen no indication of widespread impact to the Internet. Customers who believe they have been attacked should contact their local FBI office or post their complaint on the Internet Fraud Complaint Center Web site. Customers outside of the United States should contact the national law enforcement agency in their country. |
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Xismakin
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Posted: 08/16/05 - 18:20 Post subject: Re: Zotob attacking computers at CNN, ABCNews, and other co'
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| Docter wrote: | They all still had Win2000 or older OS's.
Update your Anti-Virus programs now, if you haven't in a while.
| Quote: | Zotob.A is a worm targeting Windows 2000–based systems which takes advantage of a security issue that was addressed by Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039. This worm installs malicious software, and then looks for other computers to infect.
Important If you have installed the update released with Security Bulletin MS05-039, you are already protected from Zotob.A. If you are using any supported version of Windows other than Windows 2000, you are not at risk from Zotob.A.
As part of our Software Security Incident Response Process, our investigation has determined that only a small number of customers have been affected, and Microsoft security professionals are working directly with them. We have seen no indication of widespread impact to the Internet. Customers who believe they have been attacked should contact their local FBI office or post their complaint on the Internet Fraud Complaint Center Web site. Customers outside of the United States should contact the national law enforcement agency in their country. |
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They're making a big deal about it, mainly cause the news rooms have been the only places effected about it, there hasn't been any reports from people on home PCs or anywhere else getting this worm, the news rooms CNN, and ABC have both gotten this due to the fact that they haven't upgraded windows and did't have a good anti virus.
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RealPoor Guru
Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Posted: 08/16/05 - 18:44 Post subject: Re: Zotob attacking computers at CNN, ABCNews, and other co'
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| DeletedIRL wrote: | | there hasn't been any reports from people on home PCs or anywhere else getting this worm, |
If you use win2000, you deserve to get a virus :/
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Posted: 08/16/05 - 19:58 Post subject:
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It's part of the vast right wing conspiracy!!! 
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