Code Red: No third sequel, U.S. says
Korean virus watchers say the worm has shown up in an even more deadly form, but experts in the United States think it's merely a repeat of what came before.
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By CNET News.com Staff
Korean virus watchers say the worm has shown up in an even more deadly form, but experts in the United States think it's merely a repeat of what came before.
South Korea says the Code Red computer virus has mutated into a third, more dangerous variant, but U.S. virus experts say it is not a new version. Aug. 10, 2001 Code Red hits Hotmail, FedEx servers Microsoft and the shipping giant confirm that their servers were hit by a version of the worm. Aug. 9, 2001 Worms prompt AT&T to unplug sites To keep Code Red from slowing down its cable Internet network, AT&T is blocking access to Web servers that residential customers are running. Aug. 9, 2001 Code Red offshoot packs a bigger punch A new worm, similar to Code Red but perhaps more virulent, is spreading across the Internet, infecting systems and potentially leaving them vulnerable to further attacks. Aug. 6, 2001 Code Red sequel hits Asia The meaner sequel to the Code Red Internet worm has made its first appearance in Asia, infesting dozens of computers in China, security experts say. Aug. 7, 2001 Duck, drinks and Code Red II High-powered researchers took their laptops to dinner and, between courses, analyzed the virulent new worm, says the host of a Net-security retreat. Aug. 7, 2001
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