Wednesday, September 17, 2003
Son Of Blaster On The Way - Get Patched
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 05:00 AM
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2003/09/16/national1842EDT0790.DTL
"Researchers from iDefense Inc. of Reston, Va., who found the new attack software being distributed from a Chinese Web site, said it was already being used to break into vulnerable computers and implant eavesdropping programs. They said they expect widespread attacks similar to the Blaster infection within days. "
Despite what you'd think people would learn from the original blaster attack, the patch rate still isn't that great. "Amy Carroll, a director in Microsoft's security business unit, said 63 percent more people have already downloaded the latest patch than downloaded the patch for last month's similar vulnerability during the same five-day period."
Only 63% more? Come on people! Go to Windows Update or Microsoft's Security Site to download and install the patch. You should then visit Microsoft's site to learn how to keep your computer secure, or you can have download some software to automatically configure your machine for you. Let your friends and family know abou these links so you aren't up late this weekend removing some new worm from their system like you did in mid-August.
You can also download a free tool from Microsoft that will allow you to scan anywhere from a few to thousands of PCs quickly to determine if they are patched. End of public service announcement. :wink:
"Researchers from iDefense Inc. of Reston, Va., who found the new attack software being distributed from a Chinese Web site, said it was already being used to break into vulnerable computers and implant eavesdropping programs. They said they expect widespread attacks similar to the Blaster infection within days. "
Despite what you'd think people would learn from the original blaster attack, the patch rate still isn't that great. "Amy Carroll, a director in Microsoft's security business unit, said 63 percent more people have already downloaded the latest patch than downloaded the patch for last month's similar vulnerability during the same five-day period."
Only 63% more? Come on people! Go to Windows Update or Microsoft's Security Site to download and install the patch. You should then visit Microsoft's site to learn how to keep your computer secure, or you can have download some software to automatically configure your machine for you. Let your friends and family know abou these links so you aren't up late this weekend removing some new worm from their system like you did in mid-August.
You can also download a free tool from Microsoft that will allow you to scan anywhere from a few to thousands of PCs quickly to determine if they are patched. End of public service announcement. :wink:
