That's a Pretty Big Worm DudeIn the world of computers, viruses and worms come and go, but this Fella has been infecting machines at a pretty Brisk Pace.
Acccording to the News Post at the The Register.co.uk linked here for details:
Acccording to the News Post at the The Register.co.uk linked here for details:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/16/9m_downadup_infections/
"Downadup (the worm's name)" has infected 6.5 million in the last four days.
"Downadup (the worm's name)" has infected 6.5 million in the last four days.
Bringing the overall total to 9 million.
Of course it attacks a recent patched vulnerability in Windows.
Of course it attacks a recent patched vulnerability in Windows.
Wingman, glad he's running Linux, again.
Also at the Register:
It looks like AMEX is having security problems too.
Link: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/20/american_express_website_bug_redux/
Also at the Register:
It looks like AMEX is having security problems too.
Link: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/20/american_express_website_bug_redux/
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