Security Experts Warn of Nastier Sasser Worm (Reuters)

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Security experts warn of nastier Sasser
worm

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

Experts warn of new NetSy worm variant

Experts warn of new NetSy worm variant 02/18/2004 04:03 PM

Experts warn of new Netsky worm variant

Experts warn of new Netsky worm variant 02/18/2004 08:09 PM
Antivirus software companies are warning that a new version of the NetSky e-mail worm is circulating on the Internet, only a day after the appearance of a new variant of the Beagle or "Bagle" worm prompted similar warnings.

Virus researchers warn of new Netsky
worm that poses as Sasser cure

Virus researchers warn of new Netsky
worm that poses as Sasser cure 05/04/2004 11:59 PM
Channel NewsAsia May 5 2004 4:03AM GMT

Experts: Sasser worm hits 1 million PCs

Experts: Sasser worm hits 1 million PCs 05/05/2004 06:45 AM
CNN May 5 2004 11:05AM 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.

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.

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

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.

Experts warn of Bluetooth security hole

Experts warn of Bluetooth security hole 05/02/2004 12:14 AM

E-commerce attack is imminent, warn
security experts

E-commerce attack is imminent, warn
security experts 07/26/2004 07:18 AM
Computer Weekly Jul 26 2004 11:05AM GMT

Microsoft's browser dominance at risk as
experts warn of security holes

Microsoft's browser dominance at risk as
experts warn of security holes 07/04/2004 06:56 PM
Living Abroad Magazine Jul 4 2004 10:44PM GMT

Middle East not immune to cyber-crime,
security experts warn

Middle East not immune to cyber-crime,
security experts warn 06/26/2004 04:31 AM
AME Info Jun 26 2004 7:41AM GMT

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.

Security experts warn that a new
Internet virus -- spreading through
hundreds and perhaps thousands of
website

Security experts warn that a new
Internet virus -- spreading through
hundreds and perhaps thousands of
website 06/25/2004 08:29 PM
Sympatico Jun 25 2004 10:30PM GMT

"Symantec Security Response -
W32.Sasser.Worm"

"Symantec Security Response -
W32.Sasser.Worm" 05/03/2004 02:23 AM

Sasser Security: Protect Your PC from
the Next Worm Assault

Sasser Security: Protect Your PC from
the Next Worm Assault 05/06/2004 08:40 AM
ABCNEWS.com May 6 2004 12:51PM GMT

Sasser Worm Author Hired By Computer
Security Firm

Sasser Worm Author Hired By Computer
Security Firm 09/19/2004 09:28 AM
Eighteen-year-old Sven Jaschan, the teen accused of creating the Sasser worm that infected millions of computers around the world, has been taken on by the Securepoint computer firm based in Lueneburg, northern Germany. There, he is being trained to create firewalls that prevent computer from being infected by just such worms and viruses.

Jaschan has been charged with computer sabotage, data manipulation and disruption of public systems for allegedly hatching the Sasser worm. Securepoint director Lutz Hausmann claimed Jashcan "deserves a chance" after admitting during a job interview that he only became really aware of the consequences of his actions after it was too late.

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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.

Sasser Worm Rips Through Internet;
Banks, EU Hit (Reuters)

Sasser Worm Rips Through Internet;
Banks, EU Hit (Reuters) 05/04/2004 09:25 AM
Reuters - The rapidly evolving "Sasser" computer worm tore across the Internet Tuesday, hitting corporate and home computers and stoking fears worse may be to come.

German teen who made Sasser worm hired
by computer security firm (AFP)

German teen who made Sasser worm hired
by computer security firm (AFP) 09/17/2004 06:35 PM
AFP - A German teenager accused of creating the Sasser worm that infected millions of computers around the world is being taught to become a security software programmer, the company that hired him said.

German teen who made Sasser worm hired
by computer security firm

German teen who made Sasser worm hired
by computer security firm 09/17/2004 10:22 PM
Servihoo.com Sep 18 2004 1:53AM GMT

Germany's Sasser Worm Suspect
Confessed-Police (Reuters)

Germany's Sasser Worm Suspect
Confessed-Police (Reuters) 05/08/2004 06:26 AM
Reuters - The 18-year-old man arrested by German police on suspicion of creating the destructive "Sasser" computer worm confessed to police that he had programed the worm, a police spokesman said on Saturday.

Hunt for Sasser Worm Culprit Starts in
Earnest (Reuters)

Hunt for Sasser Worm Culprit Starts in
Earnest (Reuters) 05/05/2004 06:54 AM
Reuters - Security experts began the daunting task Wednesday of trying to track down the authors of "Sasser," a tenacious computer worm expected to infect millions of machines before it runs its course.

German Police Arrest Sasser Worm Suspect
(Reuters)

German Police Arrest Sasser Worm Suspect
(Reuters) 05/08/2004 04:58 AM
Reuters - German police have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of creating the "Sasser" computer worm, police said on Saturday.

New Worm Spreading Rapidly Across
Internet -Experts (Reuters)

New Worm Spreading Rapidly Across
Internet -Experts (Reuters) 01/26/2004 07:38 PM
Reuters - Security experts warned on Monday about a new virus outbreak that was spreading quickly across the Internet.

Net Worm Arrests Could Crack Cyber Ring:
Experts (Reuters)

Net Worm Arrests Could Crack Cyber Ring:
Experts (Reuters) 05/08/2004 11:59 AM
Reuters - The arrest in Germany of two men suspected of writing crippling computer worms may be the biggest break yet in taking down the most prolific virus-writing group ever, security experts said on Saturday.

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 warn of TCP vulnerability

Experts warn of TCP vulnerability 04/20/2004 06:02 PM
Internet security experts warned Tuesday of a serious security vulnerability in the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) a critical communications protocol used on the majority of computer networks in the world, according to an advisory from the United Kingdom's National Infrastructure Security Co-Ordination Centre (NISCC).

Experts Warn of Microsoft 'Monoculture'
(AP)

Experts Warn of Microsoft 'Monoculture'
(AP) 02/15/2004 01:08 PM
AP - Dan Geer lost his job, but gained his audience. The very idea that got the computer security expert fired has sparked serious debate in information technology. The idea, borrowed from biology, is that Microsoft Corp. has nurtured a software "monoculture" that threatens global computer security.

Experts warn of yet another Linux hole

Experts warn of yet another Linux hole 09/17/2004 10:20 AM
Computer Weekly Sep 17 2004 1:33PM GMT

Experts warn Google investors

Experts warn Google investors 04/30/2004 07:09 PM
News 24 Apr 30 2004 11:11PM GMT

Experts warn of Microsoft 'monoculture'

Experts warn of Microsoft 'monoculture' 02/15/2004 02:38 PM
Boston Globe Feb 15 2004 6:47PM GMT

Experts Warn of Global Microsoft
'Monoculture'

Experts Warn of Global Microsoft
'Monoculture' 02/16/2004 12:08 PM
Red Nova Feb 16 2004 3:26PM GMT

Experts warn of wider vCJD threat

Experts warn of wider vCJD threat 08/05/2004 07:37 PM
More people could become infected with the human form of mad cow disease than was previously thought.

Experts warn of large Internet attack

Experts warn of large Internet attack 06/26/2004 11:46 PM
Xinhua News Agency Jun 27 2004 3:32AM GMT

Computer experts warn of potent Korgo
virus

Computer experts warn of potent Korgo
virus 06/03/2004 03:33 PM
IOL Jun 3 2004 7:22PM GMT
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