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Microsoft drops MSBlast writer's $500,000 penalty

Microsoft drops MSBlast writer's $500,000 penaltyHe probably had to sell his soul to Bill...And name his first-born "Trojan" in honor of Windows!Good move by Microsoft!It is not really a question of whether the time and the fine are too harsh, but rather a question of whether or not they are...

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, MSBlast worm, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-03-30

FBI arrests MSBlast worm suspect

FBI arrests MSBlast worm suspectA Step in the Right Direction, Albeit SoftThey charged him with one count of intentionally damaging a protected computer? What about the hundreds of thousands of others who ended up having to pay to repair their $600-1200 paperweights? I hope they file a...

Tags: Federal government, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, MSBlast worm, FBI

Discussion threads 2004-08-12

MSBlast suspect pleads guilty

MSBlast suspect pleads guiltyIs that all, a few months? Sad...But then I suppose he then gets to face all the civil charges. He will be paying on it the rest of his life...I'm betting he gets a "Blast" from a few others.Starting with Bubbu.Bill Gate$ $hould g0 t0...

Tags: Web site development, Cyberthreats, Web technology, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, virus, Web site, MSBlast worm

Discussion threads 2004-08-11

Microsoft warns of a score of security holes

Microsoft warns of a score of security holesRep has been engaged, patches are in transmission...This episode has once again proven how resilient our MS infrastructure is. My rep notified us ASAP about the patches and I commenced instructions to delegated MCSE's via Exchange and SharePoint. These MCSE's initiated the download...

Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows, Firewalls, MSBlast worm, Rep, security, Microsoft Corp., flaw, patch management

Discussion threads 2004-04-13

Report: System failures, not MSBlast, led to blackout

Report: System failures, not MSBlast, led to blackoutPower outage is not a virusSounds like the engineer fell asleep on the job and tried to pass the buck on a virus.Report: System failures, not MSBlast, led to blackoutOf course it wasn't a virus, considering the SCANA systems run Unix. I...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, NETWORKING, transmission industry, Power Outage, blackout, Spoon, System Failure, Google Inc., Jabber, fanboy, MSBlast worm, virus

Discussion threads 2004-04-05

MSBlast epidemic far larger than believed

MSBlast epidemic far larger than believedAll the more reasonwhy a computer mono-culture is BAD. Mix it up! Use Windows for some things, Linux for others, FreeBSD, OpenBSD.... get the point. A mono-culture is bad in any society. Linux user: 147560Millions still infectedBrought my new work laptop home a month...

Tags: Linux, Viruses and worms, Operating systems, help desk, Microsoft Corp., security, MSBlast worm, Microsoft Windows, mono-culture

Discussion threads 2004-04-02

Microsoft publishes program to blast MSBlast

Microsoft publishes program to blast MSBlastMy laptop are secured all the time!I've got Virus Scan, McAfee Firewall, Webroot Spy Sweeper, and other tools to keep my laptop secured from all the hackers in the Internet!Of course, all of the Windows components in Windows XP are up-to-date! ;)new year, same storywhy...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Microsoft Windows, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, INTERNET, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., MSBlast worm

Discussion threads 2004-01-06

Son of MSBlast on the way?

Son of MSBlast on the way?In a way this is goodEvery time one of these sweeps through another customer wants to talk about alterneatives to Winblows. In an odd way MS is Linux best advertising.Well, Ballmer, your game still isn't up...and neither is your software. :)Hey, No Ax, remember...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Tools & Techniques, MVP, Microsoft Corp., security, virus, S/W, Linux, Microsoft Windows, software, MSBlast worm

Discussion threads 2003-10-23

Ballmer: MSBlast hits home

Ballmer: MSBlast hits homeMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer tells a packed house at Silicon Valley's Churchill Club how "terrible" he felt at hearing the news of MSBlast. In conversation with Roger McNamee, Co-founder and Managing Director of Silver Lake Partners and Integral Capital Partners, Ballmer talks openly about emerging markets, Linux...

Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, MSBlast worm, Ballmer

Videos 2003-09-16

Additional Resources

Another hefty patch month for Microsoft

Another hefty patch month for MicrosoftThere you go again with those pesky danged facts.;-)This is Zdnet1. The title is to generate Click Thru so that the ad farm of side commercials gets it's thorough usage and the bean counters are happy.2. All software needs so patching, retooling, but when it...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., patch management, hefty patch month, flaw, patch month, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-08-08

Laplink PCDefense

Laplink PCDefense is an unusual security application; it is not a traditional Internet security suite, but a mere companion and seems geared toward advanced users. PCDefense lacks a firewall and antispam protection, basic features that can be found elsewhere, say, in ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6 or PC-cillin Internet Security...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Laplink PCDefense, LapLink

Product reviews 2006-05-11

Dasher worm gallops onto the Net

Dasher worm gallops onto the NetMerry Christmas From Microsoft... hot on the heels of 'Dasher' are Rudolph, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. There are plenty of un-patched exploits in Windows for a half-dozen exploits to sleigh in on - George Ou's blog has the full list. Who needs...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, virus, Microsoft Windows, worm, PC

Discussion threads 2005-12-17

IM Worms Next Big Thing?

At least three new worms were reported this weekend that use IM to spread. Is IM the "next big thing" in vectors? I think not. So far most of these IM worms all spreading over MSN Messenger this weekend rely on social engineering to spread. In other words they...

Tags: IM Worm, IM, worm

Blog posts 2005-03-07

Drag-and-drop flaw mars Microsoft's latest update

Drag-and-drop flaw mars Microsoft's latest updateNot critical??!Wake up, Microsoft! Most viruses require people to click on an attachment.. and guess what? These viruses get distributed over, and over again!Users can easily be tricked into doing things. I consider this a critical flaw!Could, maybe, on the right day,...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Viruses and worms, security, Microsoft Corp., flaw, virus, TV

Discussion threads 2004-08-20

Stumbling over SP2

Stumbling over SP2Isn't it the user's reponsibility?I disagree with your statement on who is responsible. I don't want Big Brother to manage my system any more than they do already. One of hte biggest attractions of the Windows systems and the Internet these days is freedom to use...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, End Users, Service Pack 2

Discussion threads 2004-08-20

Security pro: Windows easier to 0wn

Security pro: Windows easier to 0wnthis is nice and all....but where's the link?I would like to read the paper written by this guy just to see what he says about it. Come on ZDnet, if you're going to post an article about something written that you're talking about, at...

Tags: ROI/TCO, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, TCO, operating system, security

Discussion threads 2004-08-13

Microsoft's blast from the past

Microsoft's blast from the pastZDNet, Please run the stories about users having problems with SP2Tell the truth, do not bow to your MS Masters.I want to here about Doom3 install problems!No really I agree, if people are running into brick walls installing SP2 I would like to hear about it.So...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-08-12

Author leaves warning in latest Sasser worm

Author leaves warning in latest Sasser wormIntegrated Development Environment Virus versionIt is so easy with this IDEV from MS to develop and publish new viruses and worms. Even an 18 year old can wreak havoc to the entire world. With the MS platform, crasp can be developed and propagate to...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, media, virus, Microsoft Corp., Sasser worm, virus writer

Discussion threads 2004-05-10

Sasser worm begins spreading

Sasser worm begins spreadingYou Gota Love Windows....security components. Local Security Authority Subsystem Service! Now if they could just code to go with the flashy name.What Microsoft should be forced to doRecall every computer in existance with Windows on it and replace it. From http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105-5201807.html?tag=nl"the MSBlast worm that launched last...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Routers & switches, Operating systems, Network technology, Microsoft Corp., computer, router, computer department, Unix, Microsoft Windows, security, Sasser worm

Discussion threads 2004-05-01

Code attacks Windows vulnerability

Code attacks Windows vulnerabilityusing m$ wares raises fearsas per the opening statement of the story:"A piece of code that exploits a critical vulnerability that Microsoft issued a patch for only last week has been posted online, raising fears of an imminent MSBlast-style attack."Why dont they just get it over with??You...

Tags: Patches, Aerospace & Defense, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, patch management, radar, computer, worm, attack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2004-02-17