Experts: Sasser worm hits 1 million PCs

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Sasser worm hits three leading Microsoft
operating systems - experts (AFP)

Sasser worm hits three leading Microsoft
operating systems - experts (AFP) 05/01/2004 06:32 PM
AFP - A new Internet worm spreading worldwide hits computers with certain Microsoft operating systems and causes no apparent damage, but closes down the operating system and sends it into a re-boot loop, two US computer security firms said.

Sasser worm hits three leading Microsoft
operating systems - experts

Sasser worm hits three leading Microsoft
operating systems - experts 05/01/2004 10:42 PM
Channel NewsAsia May 2 2004 2:39AM GMT

Experts: Timing of new Sasser worm
raises questions

Experts: Timing of new Sasser worm
raises questions 05/10/2004 04:29 PM
BOSTON - The release of a new version of the Sasser worm calls into question claims by some German authorities that they have the sole author of the worm in custody, according to antivirus experts.

Experts weigh Sasser-Netsky worm
connection

Experts weigh Sasser-Netsky worm
connection 05/03/2004 04:39 PM
Analysis of the Sasser and Netsky code reveals many similarities between the two worms, even as a new version of Netsky appeared today that capitalized on fears of Sasser by posing as an antivirus software patch, experts said.

Security experts warn of nastier Sasser
worm

Security experts warn of nastier Sasser
worm 05/06/2004 10:21 AM

Experts weigh Sasser - Netsky worm
connection

Experts weigh Sasser - Netsky worm
connection 05/03/2004 03:21 PM
A message buried in a new version of the Netsky e-mail worm is claiming responsibility for the Sasser Internet worm, and computer security experts say that there is evidence that the claim is legitimate.

Security Experts Warn of Nastier Sasser
Worm (Reuters)

Security Experts Warn of Nastier Sasser
Worm (Reuters) 05/05/2004 05:07 PM
Reuters - Computer security experts warned on Wednesday that the Sasser worm could merge with earlier virus-like programs to wreak more havoc on the Internet, just as companies and PC users clean up from the last attack and authorities hunt for those responsible.

Sasser.D Worm Hits Internet

Sasser.D Worm Hits Internet 05/10/2004 10:01 AM
A fourth version of the sasser worm was at work late last week infecting Windows machines.

Teen Busted For Sasser Worm as New One
Hits

Teen Busted For Sasser Worm as New One
Hits 05/10/2004 01:02 PM
A new mutant emerges even as Microsoft announces the arrest of a German high school student in connection with the creation of the Sasser worm.

Sasser Worm Hits Numerous PCs Worldwide

Sasser Worm Hits Numerous PCs Worldwide 05/03/2004 07:41 PM
Linux Electrons May 3 2004 11:09PM GMT

Sasser Worm Hits Countless PCs Worldwide

Sasser Worm Hits Countless PCs Worldwide 05/03/2004 07:41 PM
Reuters via Wired News May 3 2004 11:07PM GMT

Sasser Worm Hits Countless PCs Worldwide
(Reuters)

Sasser Worm Hits Countless PCs Worldwide
(Reuters) 05/03/2004 03:17 PM
Reuters - The fast-spreading "Sasser" computer worm has infected hundreds of thousands of PCs globally and the number could rise sharply, a top computer security official said on Monday.

Experts worry after worm hits ATMs

Experts worry after worm hits ATMs 12/10/2003 06:38 PM
Thanks, BobSmith. Automatic teller machines at two banks running Microsoft’s popular Windows software were infected by a computer virus in August, the maker of the machines said on Monday. The ATM infections, first reported by SecurityFocus.com, are believed to be the first of a computer virus wiggling directly onto cash machines.

Experts worried after worm hits
Windows-based ATMs

Experts worried after worm hits
Windows-based ATMs 12/09/2003 06:08 PM
The ATMs, which were running Windows XP Embedded, were shut down during the spread of the Nachi worm, said officials at Diebold Inc., which refused to name the customers affected.

Sasser.A and Sasser.B Worm Removal Tool
(KB841720)

Sasser.A and Sasser.B Worm Removal Tool
(KB841720) 05/02/2004 10:32 PM
A situation has been identified where the Sasser.A or Sasser.B worms could have infected some systems before the application of MS04-011 [KB835732]. This tool will help remove the Sasser.A and Sasser.B worms from these systems. For systems with MS04-011 [KB835732], no further action is needed once this tool is installed. Install this tool to help remove this worm from your PC.

Sasser Worm (W32.Sasser.A and its
variants)

Sasser Worm (W32.Sasser.A and its
variants) 05/05/2004 06:56 AM
Sasser Worm (W32.Sasser.A and its variants)
http://ww w.microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp

What you should know about the Sasser worm and Its Variants. Microsoft teams have confirmed that the Sasser worm (W32.Sasser.A and its variants) is currently circulating on the Internet. Microsoft has verified that the worm exploits the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) issue that was addressed by the security update released on April 13 in conjunction with Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011. This has been added to Internet Alerts Subject Tracer™ Information Blog.

Experts divided on Sasser future

Experts divided on Sasser future 05/06/2004 03:10 AM
Computer security experts are divided on whether the Sasser worm is now less of a threat or about to get worse.

Security Experts Tracking New Sasser
Variant

Security Experts Tracking New Sasser
Variant 05/03/2004 12:27 PM
A third variant of the Sasser worm—Sasser C— is closely related to the two earlier versions, but it spawns 1024 threads on infected systems.

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...

Re: Will the Sasser worm become the next
Blaster?

Re: Will the Sasser worm become the next
Blaster? 05/01/2004 06:48 PM
Gadi Evron (May 01 2004)

On the Worm Watch: Sasser

On the Worm Watch: Sasser 05/02/2004 09:55 AM
Windows users beware: The Sasser worm is spreading. And the patch which Microsoft made available to block the hole in Windows which Sasser is exploiting leaves some systems unbootable.

"What You Should Know About the Sasser
Worm and It Variants"

"What You Should Know About the Sasser
Worm and It Variants" 05/04/2004 05:02 PM

New victims for Sasser net worm

New victims for Sasser net worm 05/04/2004 10:49 AM
Home broadband users could be the next hunting ground for the Sasser Windows worm as it spread across the net.

Sasser net worm causes headaches

Sasser net worm causes headaches 05/04/2004 06:24 AM
BBC May 4 2004 9:48AM GMT

New worm duo follows Sasser route

New worm duo follows Sasser route 05/19/2004 10:35 AM
ZDNet May 19 2004 2:11PM GMT

Sasser fix spreads worm

Sasser fix spreads worm 05/05/2004 09:54 AM

Yet another Sasser worm appears

Yet another Sasser worm appears 05/11/2004 01:45 PM
A new version of the Sasser Internet worm, Sasser-F, appeared on Monday, despite claims by German authorities to have arrested the sole author of that worm on Friday.

Sasser worm gets to work

Sasser worm gets to work 05/03/2004 08:47 PM
The latest Internet threat debuted over the weekend at a leisurely pace, in part because it was poorly written. But as the work week begins, the business world is seeing signs of trouble.

Sasser worm slowing down

Sasser worm slowing down 05/06/2004 02:51 AM
iafrica.com May 6 2004 6:37AM GMT

Will the Sasser worm become the next
Blaster?

Will the Sasser worm become the next
Blaster? 05/01/2004 05:09 PM
kers0r (May 01 2004)

What You Should Know About the Sasser
Worm and It Variants

What You Should Know About the Sasser
Worm and It Variants 05/03/2004 06:16 PM
Aqui la pagina de Microsoft al respecto .. There's a new worm on the loose .. Sasser worm patch .. strnku

microsoft.com/security/incident/sasser.asp
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Sasser Worm Informant Under
Investigation

Sasser Worm Informant Under
Investigation 06/16/2004 04:51 PM
AP via Newsday Jun 16 2004 8:16PM GMT

Sasser Worm Disruption Growing

Sasser Worm Disruption Growing 05/04/2004 09:40 AM

Sasser net worm set for long life

Sasser net worm set for long life 05/06/2004 06:00 AM
The Sasser worm which caused widespread disruption will never entirely disappear, warn security experts.

Sasser worm the latest threat

Sasser worm the latest threat 05/05/2004 10:48 PM
Sunday Times South Africa May 6 2004 3:26AM GMT

Sasser worm rips through Internet

Sasser worm rips through Internet 05/04/2004 09:29 AM
CNN May 4 2004 2:19PM GMT

Sasser net worm disruption grows

Sasser net worm disruption grows 05/04/2004 02:33 AM
Fresh fears over internet virus

news.bbc.co.uk/go/click/rss/0.91/public/-/1/hi/business/367951 1.stm
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W32.SASSER WORM RELATING TO MS04-011

W32.SASSER WORM RELATING TO MS04-011 05/03/2004 05:59 PM

Bobax worm takes tip from Sasser

Bobax worm takes tip from Sasser 05/19/2004 04:28 PM
A new worm that turns infected computers into launch pads for spam and other attacks is making the rounds, using the same Microsoft security vulnerability Sasser took advantage of.
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