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Code Red: the Aftermath

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the if-only-this-was-the-last-code-red-article dept.

LiquidPC writes: "Microsoft has released a tool to help clean up the effects of the Code Red II. It removes the files and mappings installed by the worm, and reboots your system; it also gives you an option to permanantly disable IIS." So, Microsoft has given you a mop to clean up the mess they made. Start mopping! If you're not the one infected, just tired of seeing your Apache logs fill up, you might see this page.

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  1. Leter from MS: by djocyko · · Score: 5, Funny

    From: Support@iis.microsoft.com
    To: Registered_Users@iis.microsoft.com
    CC:
    Subject: RE: IIS Code Red Worm Patch
    Attachment: Instructions.doc
    Body:

    Hi, how are you?

    We are writing you in response to the Code Red worm that has recently attacked our premium enterprise gold standard web portal system, Microsoft Internet Information Server. We have compiled a set of directions for patching the server, and have included these instructionsin a easy to read Word document. If MS Outlook didn't automagically open this attachment for you, double click on the attachment link above.

    If you have any advice on this file, please email us back!

    See you later!