On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 08:54:21 +0100, Roy Schestowitz wrote
(in article <1468488.qjgW78f8Md@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>):
> Uptick in Windows attacks reported
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>> Several security experts are warning of increased cyberattacks targeting
>> Windows PCs, but Microsoft says all is calm on the attack front.
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> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6111583.html
"If a PC is hijacked, SANS Internet Storm Center recommends completely
erasing the hard drive and reinstalling the computer's operating system.
"That sounds drastic...but it gets rid of the worm, gets rid of the botnet,
and plus you have a brand new box," according to the ISC."
The amount of work involved would be immense. Install XP SP2, then hours
spent installing all the subsequent updates. Plus all the reboots. And all
just to remove one worm. Sheesh...
> There is _a lot_ of disinformation going on.
Par for the course.
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Peter
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