Security experts warn of nastier Sasser worm

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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.

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.

Experts warn of new NetSy worm variant

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

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 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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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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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

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.

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 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 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 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 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

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

Do your homework on XML feeds to search
engines, experts warn

Do your homework on XML feeds to search
engines, experts warn 05/13/2004 04:48 PM
InternetRetailer.com May 13 2004 8:41PM 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

Experts warn about new wave of computer
worms, viruses

Experts warn about new wave of computer
worms, viruses 07/20/2004 08:01 PM
AFP via Yahoo! Jul 20 2004 11:54PM GMT

Experts warn about new wave of computer
worms, viruses (AFP)

Experts warn about new wave of computer
worms, viruses (AFP) 07/20/2004 05:54 PM
AFP - A new breed of computer worms and viruses, modified by hackers to avoid detection, is spreading at an alarming rate across the Internet, security experts said.

Experts warn House panel of potential
e-voting problems

Experts warn House panel of potential
e-voting problems 07/07/2004 09:19 PM
San Jose Mercury News Jul 8 2004 1:37AM GMT

Experts warn of 'New Happy Time'
computer virus

Experts warn of 'New Happy Time'
computer virus 11/16/2003 03:43 AM
Xinhuanet Nov 16 2003 3:34AM ET

Mobile Operators Could Stop
Motorola-iTunes Deal, Experts Warn

Mobile Operators Could Stop
Motorola-iTunes Deal, Experts Warn 07/29/2004 05:03 AM
Mac Observer Jul 29 2004 8:19AM GMT

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.
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