New worm eats into PCs in guise of security patch

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Patch up - Korgo worm

Patch up - Korgo worm 06/04/2004 03:40 PM

Worm disguises self as Microsoft patch

Worm disguises self as Microsoft patch 03/08/2004 11:20 PM
CNET Asia Mar 9 2004 3:48AM GMT

Wallon Worm Skirts Around Windows Patch
Release

Wallon Worm Skirts Around Windows Patch
Release 05/12/2004 08:03 PM
A new worm, dubbed Wallon.A, arrives on the Internet, requiring a convoluted infection process. Skipping from page to page, the worm arrives on the host following a call to Windows Media Player.

E-mail virus takes on new guise

E-mail virus takes on new guise 01/30/2004 01:04 AM
A new strain of the Mydoom worm could spread more widely than its predecessor warn experts.

Security super patch

Security super patch 09/07/2004 08:11 PM
Computer Times Asia Sep 8 2004 0:22AM GMT

Security Patch for OpenOffice.org 1.1.4

Security Patch for OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 04/16/2005 02:39 PM
“All users of OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 are urged to download and install this security patch. It addresses a problem noted in a recent advisory. That advisory states that there is a security risk in all circulating releases of OpenOffice.org. This patch fixes the problem in 1.1.4 but not in earlier or subsequent releases. (For those interested, the issue filed was 46388.) We suggest that users of releases prior to 1.1.4 upgrade by downloading either 1.1.4 and…

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OpenSource IE Security Patch

OpenSource IE Security Patch 12/19/2003 11:25 AM

What does it take to Patch a security
issue

What does it take to Patch a security
issue 06/22/2004 07:49 AM

Ever wonder what happens to a security issue when it is reported to Microsoft and what it takes to patch products. A reporter at Ziff Davis was given a inside look. [ZDNet]

RealPlayer 10 Security Patch

RealPlayer 10 Security Patch 06/14/2004 04:33 PM

Security Patch available for ColdFusion
MX 6.1

Security Patch available for ColdFusion
MX 6.1 04/18/2004 05:51 AM

Linux-kernel security patch 0.3

Linux-kernel security patch 0.3 04/26/2004 06:58 PM
Linux-kernel security patch

New Microsoft patch to fix security flaw

New Microsoft patch to fix security flaw 09/16/2004 11:21 AM

Panther Security Patch Released

Panther Security Patch Released 11/04/2003 07:09 PM
Apple has released Security Update 2003-11-04 for Mac OS X 10.3 Panther. According to Apple, the patch "ddresses a potential vulnerability with the Terminal application in Mac OS X v10.3 and Mac OS X Server v10.3 that could allow unauthorized access to a system." Security Update 2003-11-04 is available via Mac OS X Software Update.

Microsoft's big fix: Security patch now
on the market

Microsoft's big fix: Security patch now
on the market 08/28/2004 04:48 AM
Seattle Times Aug 28 2004 8:30AM GMT

Slow down the security patch cycle

Slow down the security patch cycle 04/13/2004 09:51 AM

A Quiet Security Patch Tuesday

A Quiet Security Patch Tuesday 08/11/2004 10:14 AM
Microsoft advised customers on its regularly scheduled security patch day of just one new vulnerability. Microsoft warned of a hole in Exchange Server 5.5 and posted a patch for the problem.

Slow Down the Security Patch Cycle?

Slow Down the Security Patch Cycle? 04/13/2004 03:42 PM

Linux-kernel security patch 0.4

Linux-kernel security patch 0.4 08/27/2004 05:42 PM
Linux-kernel security patch

Yahoo issues security patch for IM

Yahoo issues security patch for IM 08/13/2004 12:45 PM
Web giant releases fix for vulnerability stemming from open-source graphics code.

Yahoo posts security patch

Yahoo posts security patch 08/15/2004 11:04 PM
iTnews Aug 16 2004 2:44AM GMT

Apple issues Mac OS X security patch

Apple issues Mac OS X security patch 05/21/2004 06:49 PM

Linux-kernel security patch 0.2

Linux-kernel security patch 0.2 10/29/2003 02:47 PM
Linux-kernel security patch

Microsoft Patch to Fix Security Flaws

Microsoft Patch to Fix Security Flaws 09/15/2004 01:30 PM
AP via Daily Press Sep 15 2004 5:34PM GMT

Microsoft Releases Security Patch

Microsoft Releases Security Patch 07/30/2004 03:30 PM
San Jose Mercury News Jul 30 2004 8:11PM GMT

Microsoft Releases Security Patch (AP)

Microsoft Releases Security Patch (AP) 07/31/2004 10:42 PM
AP - Microsoft Corp. released a patch to halt the spread of a computer virus that can steal personal information, more than a month after the virus began winding its way through the Internet.

"there is a fairly serious security hole
that you should patch"

"there is a fairly serious security hole
that you should patch" 07/09/2004 08:21 AM

Microsoft Patch to Fix Security Flaws
(AP)

Microsoft Patch to Fix Security Flaws
(AP) 09/15/2004 01:38 PM
AP - Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday it has found a new security flaw with its Windows XP operating system and warned that an attacker could infiltrate other computers by persuading their owners to open a specialized graphics file.

Security Patch Naming Conventions

Security Patch Naming Conventions 07/23/2004 04:18 AM

Longhorn can wait: Security patch for XP
is priority

Longhorn can wait: Security patch for XP
is priority 05/27/2004 12:22 AM
?Mimicking the Ford quality slogan of a generation ago, CEO Steve Ballmer said in his keynote at TechEd that at Microsoft ?security is job one.? To make his point, the Microsoft CEO said that completing a security patch for Windows XP is such a high priority, that work on it took precedence over completing Longhorn, the much-anticipated but delayed new release of the operating system.? Riiiight.

Thoughts on installing my first Firefox
security patch

Thoughts on installing my first Firefox
security patch 07/27/2004 02:39 AM
I just installed my first Firefox security patch. I missed Windows Update! The Mozilla/Firefox patch mechanism essentially requires users to inspect Firefox afterward to confirm that the patch "took." I'd rather have the Windows Update-style confirmation process. Ironically, I gather...

Apple security patch problems fixed

Apple security patch problems fixed 06/09/2004 06:06 AM
What to do if the update appears to leave holes open

Apple fig-leaf security patch causes
dismay

Apple fig-leaf security patch causes
dismay 05/24/2004 11:10 AM
A critical patch for Mac OS X issued on Friday leaves Mac users as vulnerable to attacks as they were before the fix, according to a security company.

MS rethinks security patch test scheme

MS rethinks security patch test scheme 04/28/2004 09:00 AM
Infosecurity Europe 2004 About turn

Microsoft security hole still open
despite patch

Microsoft security hole still open
despite patch 07/08/2004 06:55 AM
Another variation on the ADODB.Stream exploit in IE discovered late last month has been publicized. A patch for this one will be forthcoming from Microsoft.

Mozilla issue patch for security hole

Mozilla issue patch for security hole 07/09/2004 08:40 AM
Just as everyone was about ready to ditch Internet Explorer in favour of the less popular but theoretically less bug prone alternatives from Mozilla, a patch was issued to fix a recently discovered security hole in Mozilla, Firefox and Thunderbird. The bug, which only affects users running one of the above products on a Microsoft Windows platform, may allow an attacker to cause a machine to freeze. Although not necessarily hugely damaging to the client machine, this is still a blow to the Mozilla Foundation, as it will cause confidence in their products to drop.

Apple issues QuickTime security patch

Apple issues QuickTime security patch 05/06/2004 10:03 AM

Microsoft: Out-of-Cycle Security Patch
Coming

Microsoft: Out-of-Cycle Security Patch
Coming 07/28/2004 04:26 PM

Notes and Tips: Security Patch Procedure

Notes and Tips: Security Patch Procedure 05/26/2004 10:41 AM
Here's a step-by-step procedure for patching up Mac OS X security holes.

Office XP Web Services Security Patch:
KB812708

Office XP Web Services Security Patch:
KB812708 11/11/2003 11:39 AM

Grok Description matches for New worm eats into PCs in guise of security patch
GrokA matches for New worm eats into PCs in guise of security patch

SPipe

SPipe 05/05/2004 02:47 AM
SPipe page created

SPipe: Pasando protocolos seguros a
través de SSL

SPipe: Pasando protocolos seguros a
través de SSL 05/24/2004 02:16 PM

"The Worm Within"

"The Worm Within" 05/08/2004 09:06 AM

New Worm Travels by IM

New Worm Travels by IM 08/20/2004 02:35 PM
According to researches at PivX Solutions a new worm has surfaced, but this one travels via instant messaging. This worm has been labeled as the next generation of the Scob worm, this new worm has already started to infect Web sites in Russia, Uruguay, and now the United States.

This worm has the same basic instructions as a worm called "Scob" or "Download.ject." Back in June Scob attacked un-patched Windows 2000 systems running IIS Version 5. This was done by exploiting a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft's implementation of the Secure Sockets Layer. This 'next generation' of Scob sends instant messages containing the following text "Check out my new home page!” followed by a link. This message can be sent from your either your friends or strangers. The link provided in the message takes the user to several attack Web pages where a Trojan horse program is downloaded.

As is the case with most worms/viruses Microsoft has already released a patch. If you keep up to date with your 'Critical Updates' then your machine should be fine. However, PivX has yet to determine the total amount of damage that this worm inflicts. Recommending that even if users have applied the necessary update not to click on the link. Especially if their system was previously infected with the Scob worm.

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W32.Sasser.Worm

W32.Sasser.Worm 05/03/2004 01:04 AM
Seems this worm has been making the rounds and causing havoc. Will it ever end. I am relieved that it...

Worm hunt

Worm hunt 01/16/2004 11:32 AM
CNET Asia Jan 16 2004 3:49PM GMT

AOL Cans Worm

AOL Cans Worm 03/06/2004 01:52 AM

Worm Warner 2.3

Worm Warner 2.3 05/03/2004 06:10 PM
A script to warn machines which are infected by Web server worms.

What You Should Know About the Mydoom
Worm

What You Should Know About the Mydoom
Worm 01/27/2004 06:26 PM
W32/Mydoom@MM spreads through e-mail. This worm can disguise the sender's address, a tactic known as spoofing, and may generate e-mail messages that appear to have been sent by Microsoft. Many of the addresses Mydoom uses are valid addresses that are being spoofed for malicious purposes. Technical information about the virus is available from antivirus vendors participating in the Microsoft Virus Information Alliance (VIA). The Mydoom worm is also known by the names Novarg, Shimg, and Mimail.R.

Re: Router Worm?

Re: Router Worm? 11/19/2003 06:58 PM
Jay Jacobson (Nov 19 2003)

Router Worm?

Router Worm? 11/19/2003 06:58 PM
Chris Strom (Nov 19 2003)

A worm in the head

A worm in the head 01/03/2005 02:39 PM
Ballad is the story of a nervous and confused little homunculus. It's an unsettling webcomic with moody artwork and fantastic pacing that creeps along slowly, like a severed hand across the floor.

Bluetooth Worm

Bluetooth Worm 06/15/2004 11:46 AM
Symantec reports on a Bluetooth worm: It spreads itself on Nokia Series 60 phones and tries to install itself on any Bluetooth device it finds, reducing battery life for the infected phone. A recipient has to accept the file, apparently, for it to transmit. It's hard to delete because it hides itself in a directory that's not accessible to the average user. [link via Xeni Jardin]...

"What You Should Know About the Mydoom
Worm"

"What You Should Know About the Mydoom
Worm" 01/29/2004 03:49 AM

A Worm's Worm

A Worm's Worm 05/14/2004 07:24 PM

Worm Radar

Worm Radar 04/26/2004 06:21 AM
Worm Radar
http://www.WormRadar.com/

The web site is still rudimentary, but the graph is generated every 30 minutes, and is interesting to watch, and
WormRadar.exe is available for download from there. It is essentially a distributed Windows honeypot that listens on known wormy ports (or ports that are likely to become wormy), and crcs, or scans, anything that comes along. Its purpose is to both measure the frequency of known, current worms and to alert us all when something new becomes active. It is free provided you allow it to report to the central site. This has been added to Internet Alerts Subject Tracer™ Information Blog.

AIM worm spreading around?

AIM worm spreading around? 02/12/2004 01:25 AM
Moshe Jacobson (Feb 11 2004)

RE: AIM worm spreading around?

RE: AIM worm spreading around? 02/13/2004 05:27 AM
Tim Walraven (Feb 12 2004)

Outwitting the worm

Outwitting the worm 01/28/2004 07:18 AM
Chicago Tribune Jan 28 2004 11:33AM GMT

MSN worm does rounds

MSN worm does rounds 01/05/2004 11:42 PM
Sunday Times South Africa Jan 5 2004 11:13PM ET

RE: phpBB Worm

RE: phpBB Worm 12/22/2004 01:09 AM
Paul Kurczaba (Dec 21 2004)

Happy New Worm

Happy New Worm 01/02/2004 03:42 PM
ZDNet Jan 2 2004 3:27PM ET

Have a flutter on a worm

Have a flutter on a worm 07/12/2004 12:15 PM
ZDNet UK Jul 12 2004 3:36PM GMT

A New Worm to Get Bugged About

A New Worm to Get Bugged About 07/27/2004 06:17 AM
The latest worm in a record year of computer viruses attacks through Web search sites like Google and Yahoo. Damage appears limited to the search sites themselves, mainly slowing down service.

9/11 Worm Can't Squirm

9/11 Worm Can't Squirm 09/12/2002 07:48 AM
Concerns about September 11th-themed worm fade on word that 'Chet' is a dud.

The Smartest Worm Yet?

The Smartest Worm Yet? 12/28/2004 03:06 PM

When Worms Get Literate: Here's an article on OSNews that explains how a new worm is finding phpBB installations to infect.

[...] the Santy worm sported a relatively new "feature": it was using the Google search engine in order to automatically find its next victims; as far as I know, this might well be the first time such a creative use of search engines has been adopted by a worm spotted in the wild.

Hats off to Google for their responsiveness. They identified the request signature and started intercepting the worm's search requests.

new strange worm

new strange worm 04/13/2004 12:43 AM
Alex Gen (Apr 12 2004)

Coastguards hit by net worm

Coastguards hit by net worm 05/04/2004 06:34 AM
The UK's 19 coastguard stations have been hit by a computer bug which has knocked out their IT systems.

Net Worm Race 1.0

Net Worm Race 1.0 05/27/2004 11:07 PM
A network snake game for up to 30 players.

phpBB Worm

phpBB Worm 12/22/2004 01:09 AM
Shannon Lee (Dec 20 2004)

New worm eats into PCs in guise of security patch

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