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Exploit out for Zotob-like Windows flaw
October 22, 2005
Computer code exploits a flaw in Windows similar to the hole that led to the Zotob worm two months ago.
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Zotob worm linked to credit card fraud ring
August 30, 2005
Authorities have linked one of the suspects in the Zotob investigation to individuals thought to be part of a credit card fraud ring.
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Arrests made in probe of worm that hit ABC, others
August 26, 2005
FBI probe leads to arrest of two men suspected of creating the Zotob worm, which hit American Express and others. Photo: Zotob suspect under arrest
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Flawed code throttled spread of Zotob variants
August 19, 2005
Some versions contained coding errors that sent PCs into a reboot loop, instead of working to spread the infection, experts say.
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Zotob worm hole also affects Windows XP
August 24, 2005
Vulnerability that downed Windows 2000 computers last week also holds a serious risk for some XP users.
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Microsoft offers Zotob removal tool
August 18, 2005
Software also kills several variants and other bugs that exploit the same vulnerability, a flaw in Windows' plug-and-play feature.
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Survey: Microsoft bears some blame for worms
August 18, 2005
Virus writers are most at fault for the Zotob outbreak, corporate users tend to say, but many still point a finger at the software maker.
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Zotob worm finds its path limited
August 15, 2005
Worm unleashed over the weekend has not wreaked any widespread havoc, as it affects only some Windows systems.
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Commentary: Plugging the worm holes
August 18, 2005
The limited impact of Zotob and its ilk shows that Microsoft's security strategy is working.
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Windows worms knocking out computers
August 16, 2005
Network worms are shutting down computers running Windows 2000, security experts warned.
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Experts raise Windows security alarm
November 16, 2006
Code that exploits a "critical" Windows flaw has been posted on the Net, opening the door for a worm to be created.
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Year in review: Not business as usual for Microsoft
December 30, 2005
In 2005, the software giant shifts strategies, embraces open standards, and recognizes a new rival.
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Watch out for worm wars
August 17, 2005
A surge in worms could be part of battle by cybercrooks vying to hijack PCs for use in Internet crimes. Photo: Worm vs. worm
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Year in review: Old worms, new tricks
December 27, 2005
Sober came back to bite, while hackers hunted for new ways to attack and spread code--and Sony stumbled into a rootkit debacle.
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