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MyDoom targets Microsoft again
November 10, 2004
Timing of viruses that exploit a flaw in IE could be sign that creators are trying to unsettle Microsoft.
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MyDoom's day passes quickly
July 27, 2004
Latest outbreak has already peaked, and initial estimates show worm to be a lightweight compared with original.
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MyDoom seeks to destroy antivirus firms
October 18, 2004
In worm's latest version, authors ridicule rival worm Netsky and promise to attack Symantec, McAfee and others.
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MyDoom spawns four small offshoots
September 10, 2004
Four minor copies of the program surface, which may indicate that a more lethal MyDoom is on the way, according to some experts.
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The case of the mistaken worm
August 6, 2004
When is MyDoom not MyDoom? When security experts realize it's actually a variant of another virus altogetherÂ…
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New MyDoom offers 'how to' details
September 16, 2004
"It's like they wanted to help us, which is weird," one security expert says of the latest bizarre twist in the worm's development.
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MyDoom opens door for attack on Microsoft
July 27, 2004
New variant of the worm represents a troubling trend that results in PCs being "owned by the virus writers," one expert says.
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MyDoom sparks talks of security's future
February 3, 2004
Security experts point to the success of MyDoom as an indicator that more work is needed to defend corporate networks.
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Viruses exploit Microsoft patch cycle
November 10, 2004
Are MyDoom offshoots an attempt to throw Microsoft off-balance?
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Double MyDoom for Internet Explorer flaw
November 9, 2004
A second MyDoom offshoot is taking advantage of an unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Web browser to spread.
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Picture imperfect for computing security
August 6, 2004
But Microsoft finally ships key Windows update to PC makers. Also: Coding flaw affecting image format could let intruders in.
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Updated MyDoom targets Google--again
February 17, 2005
Worm searches for e-mail addresses in the infected PC's domain--targeting all users from a specific company or ISP.
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Google names its price
July 26, 2004
Search giant eyes as much as $135 a share for IPO. Also: MyDoom variant hits Google, other sites.
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The Trojan resume: MyDoom authors encode job plea
September 10, 2004
But the antivirus community wrinkles its nose at the notion of a worm as curriculum vitae.
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Google, other engines hit by worm variant
July 26, 2004
Top search sites troubled by latest MyDoom release.
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MyDoom variant slams mailboxes, search engines
July 26, 2004
New version of worm clogs e-mail systems around world, slows Google, Yahoo, AltaVista and Lycos to a crawl.
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Hackers deface SCO site
November 29, 2004
Controversial company experiences another attack, with defacers targeting SCO's claims to Linux code. Image: Screen shot of SCO hack
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New MyDoom draws on IE flaw to spread
November 9, 2004
Antivirus firms tell PC users to turn on firewalls--Microsoft has yet to patch the Internet Explorer vulnerability.
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Security firm looks to hire alleged Sasser author
September 20, 2004
German company Securepoint says teenager Sven Jaschan deserves a chance to prove himself on the up-and-up.
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Week in review: Worm nips at Google's heels
July 30, 2004
The fast-moving MyDoom takes some of the fun out of the search giant's pre-IPO festivities.
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