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RE: The new "metasploit" computer virus
From: "Todd Towles" <toddtowles () brookshires com>
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 13:31:58 -0600
lol Anyone got a Bugmenot type login for WSJ? It would seem that they have locked out BugMeNot. =( -Todd ________________________________ From: funsec-bounces () linuxbox org [mailto:funsec-bounces () linuxbox org] On Behalf Of Richard M. Smith Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 1:22 PM To: funsec () linuxbox org Subject: [funsec] The new "metasploit" computer virus http://online.wsj.com/article/SB113630873566736620.html?mod=yahoo_hs&ru= yahoo Microsoft Readies Fix As New Virus Spreads By CHRIS REITER DOW JONES NEWSWIRES January 3, 2006 1:20 p.m. Microsoft <http://online.wsj.com/quotes/main.html?type=djn&symbol=msft> Corp. plans to release on Jan. 10 a patch for a new Windows security flaw that is being exploited by a rapidly spreading computer virus strain known as "metasploit." The virus surfaced last week as hackers took advantage of a flaw found in current server and desktop versions of Windows. It is considered serious because it requires relatively minor user interaction to be unleashed. The virus is carried in picture files and can be triggered if an image is viewed in an email or on an infected Web site. ________________________________
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- The new "metasploit" computer virus Richard M. Smith (Jan 03)
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- RE: The new "metasploit" computer virus Todd Towles (Jan 03)
- Re: The new "metasploit" computer virus Fergie (Jan 03)
- RE: The new "metasploit" computer virus Todd Towles (Jan 03)