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New Linux Worm Found in the Wild

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the random-dune-reference-here dept.

randomErr writes "The worms, Slapper.B and Slapper.C, which exploits a known buffer overrun vulnerability in the Secure Sockets Layer 2.0 (SSLv2) handshake process has infected thousands of Web servers worldwide, according to Helsinki-based F-Secure Corp., a computer and network security company. "

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  1. Re:The Worm by Jeppe+Salvesen · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    For the record - once you have been compromized, it is folly not to reinstall completely.

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    Stop the brainwash