New worm draws Sobig comparisons

[Julio Franco]

Computer security experts fear a new worm that began spreading rapidly across Australian e-mail networks on Sunday could be a rehearsal for a more concerted attack in coming weeks.

The worm--dubbed Bagle-A--carries an expiry date, possibly indicating more robust versions of the worm could be slated for release soon, said Daniel Zatz, security director for Computer Associates Australia.

Read more: CNet News.

 

[ak_in_charge]

Great thats all we need is another virus going through our e-mail

 

[Federelli]

Microsoft better not be vulnerable or at least release a patch now

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

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/boot/home/Desktop/uxjt.exe              Infected: Win32/Bagle.A@mm


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