New worm...info Zotob virus

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Aug 16, 2005 5:14 pm US/Mountain

New Worm Spreading Via Internet

 

 

 

 

(CBS) LOS ANGELES A new worm targeting Microsoft Windows that installs malicious

software, and then looks for other computers to infect, is spreading via the

Internet.

 

It's called the Zotob virus. Microsoft says it searches for holes in computers

with Windows 2000. But anti-virus software companies are reporting hits in other

versions.

 

Once the worm penetrates the system, it gives attackers complete control of

computers.

 

Hundreds of infections have been reported in the U.S. and Germany. Microsoft is

offering patches to fix its security flaws.

 

Customers who believe they have been attacked should contact their local FBI

office or post their complaint on the Internet Fraud Complaint Center Web site.

http://www.ifccfbi.gov/

 

Click here for more information from Microsoft.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/zotob.mspx

 

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