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MS04-011-Based Sassy New Worm (Low Risk)
The first worm family other than Gaobot to use the MS04-011 vulnerability, W32/Sasser, has appeared but isn't spreading...
Published
Fri, Apr 30 2004 7:08 PM
by
trafton
Filed under:
VIRUSES
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SECURITY
New "Recommended Link" Feature
New feature: random links to appear when there isn't an outbreak warning...
Published
Fri, Apr 30 2004 7:05 PM
by
trafton
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Removed Outbreak Warning for Bagle.AA
Most antivirus companies consider Bagle.AA only a Medium risk, making an outbreak warning unnecessary...
Published
Fri, Apr 30 2004 2:42 PM
by
trafton
Filed under:
VIRUSES
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FOLLOW-UPS
W32/Misodene Found in the Field
Some minor spread in Latin American countries - not much of a risk...
Published
Fri, Apr 30 2004 6:29 AM
by
trafton
Filed under:
VIRUSES
More MS04-011-Based Gaobot Variants
MS04-011 use found in a number of new variants; more variants than usual this week...
Published
Fri, Apr 30 2004 6:25 AM
by
trafton
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VIRUSES
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SECURITY
Bagle.AA: Extension Blocking Considerations
An excellent list of extensions to block at the gateway is even more relevant with the latest version of Bagle...
Published
Thu, Apr 29 2004 5:44 AM
by
trafton
Filed under:
VIRUSES
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SECURITY
Microsoft Posts "Known Issues" for MS04-011
Annoying but rare issues should not stop anyone from upgrading...
Published
Thu, Apr 29 2004 5:37 AM
by
trafton
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SECURITY
First MS04-011 Worm Emerges
The first worm to exploit MS04-011, W32/Gaobot.ALI, has been discovered and is so far a low risk...
Published
Thu, Apr 29 2004 5:33 AM
by
trafton
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VIRUSES
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SECURITY
March WildList Released Today
Bagle, Netsky variants make up most of the new additions for the March WildList...
Published
Wed, Apr 28 2004 2:09 PM
by
trafton
Filed under:
VIRUSES
A Few Quick Words on "Outbreak Warnings"
What they are and why they exist...
Published
Wed, Apr 28 2004 12:37 PM
by
trafton
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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FOLLOW-UPS
NetSky.AB Goes Medium
Local reports have become global reports, while most antivirus companies declare Medium risk...
Published
Wed, Apr 28 2004 11:32 AM
by
trafton
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VIRUSES
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FOLLOW-UPS
Localized Outbreaks of NetSky.AB
Reports of local outbreaks of NetSky.AB in Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and France prompt a medium risk rating from Trend Micro...
Published
Wed, Apr 28 2004 7:04 AM
by
trafton
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VIRUSES
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Viruses (Medium)
ISC: New Phatbot Variant Exploits Recent Vulnerability
A new Phatbot variant exploits MS04-11 and is found at several universities...
Published
Wed, Apr 28 2004 7:02 AM
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trafton
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SECURITY
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Security (Medium)
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Security (Urgent)
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Viruses (Medium)
Bagle.AA Pre-Outbreak Warning
Bagle.AA slowly developing into an outbreak - pandemic unlikely at this time...
Published
Wed, Apr 28 2004 5:46 AM
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trafton
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VIRUSES
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Viruses (Medium)
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Viruses (Urgent)
The Daily Update - Monday, April 26th, 2004
Bagle.Z muddles English and spreads like wildfire, BugBear adds an unexceptional 'E' variant, and CIH celebrates its wood anniversary....
Published
Mon, Apr 26 2004 12:41 PM
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trafton
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DAILY UPDATES
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VIRUSES
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Viruses (Medium)
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Viruses (Urgent)
NetSky.X Sends Messages in Turkish
Writer's typo likely to cause confusion among the tech-savvy in the Turks and Caicos...
Published
Sun, Apr 25 2004 11:23 AM
by
trafton
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FOLLOW-UPS
The Daily Update - Sunday, April 25th, 2004
Osama bin Laden is NOT captured - it's a virus, U.S.'s crusade for high-tech surveillance, and a look at this week's top viruses...
Published
Sun, Apr 25 2004 7:48 AM
by
trafton
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DAILY UPDATES
Google's Fall From Grace
Unofficial commentary on why GMail isn't an urgent threat, but is a disturbing indicator of things to come and a definite credibility issue for Google...
Published
Fri, Apr 23 2004 1:11 PM
by
trafton
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COMMENTARY
Osama bin Laden Capture Virus Spam
Osama capture footage that isn't - but is a virus - and improved site navigation...
Published
Thu, Apr 22 2004 3:30 PM
by
trafton
Filed under:
VIRUSES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Daily Update - Thursday, April 22nd, 2004
Surveillance and distrust UK-style, a gamble of a spam proxy, and Blaster and MyDoom add unexceptional variants to their repertoires...
Published
Thu, Apr 22 2004 7:40 AM
by
trafton
Filed under:
DAILY UPDATES
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