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Author signs MyDoom virus

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-thats-just-stupid dept.

Mikoca writes "Information Week carries the story of how its author signed it "andy" and left the message "I'm just doing my job, nothing personal, sorry." Thanks, Andy!"

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  1. sorry for what by mr_tommy · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This guy isn't sorry. Sticking in things like this merely give the virus more media attention, and diverts attention from the real issue here : insecurity, and user failure to patch up.

    1. Re:sorry for what by leifm · · Score: 5, Insightful

      What exploit does MyDoom take advantage of, other than user stupidity?

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