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August 12th, 2003, 10:18 AM
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DarrensPassion
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I am copying and pasting this warning from the Sony BBS:
(12 August 03) WARNING: w32.blaster & w32.lovsan worm / Microsoft Vulnerability
For customers who are running the following software:
Microsoft Windows NT? 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server? 2003
Virus Alert
Microsoft advised that a security issue had been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft? Windows? and gain control over it.
On Tuesday 12 August, a worm named ?w32.blaster?& 'w32.lovsan', was identified as exploiting this vulnerability and is starting to impact internet customers.
Microsoft advises going to the following site and downloading a patch to help protect your computer.
http://microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
If you are already impacted by the worm click here for Information on how to remove it.
All services can be impacted but broadband services are more exposed to such security issues because of the always-on nature of broadband.
If your computer is not protected against worms and viruses, an attack could cause you to loose your service due to a system overload, your usage costs could increase dramatically or you could loose personal data amongst other possible impacts. Click here for Further FAQ?s on Viruses and Internet Security.
http://www.pandasoftware.com/about/p...x?noticia=4026
If your computer is not protected against worms and viruses, an attack could cause you to loose your service due to a system overload, your usage costs could increase dramatically or you could loose personal data amongst other possible impacts.
Janie xx
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