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MyDoom.C Making Its Way Across The Net
Iphtashu Fitz writes "eWeek is reporting that the latest variant of MyDoom is now making its way across the internet and may have been responsible for some disruptions to Microsofts website over the weekend. This new variant apparently doesn't spread via e-mail but instead scans for machines with an open TCP port 3127. This version appears to be a very stripped down version of its earlier cousins since it also doesn't leave a backdoor into infected machines nor does it have a shutoff date for when to stop attacking Microsoft." Reader billstewart adds links to reports at Australia's ABC News and carried by Reuters; Unloaded adds a link to CNET's coverage.
What a stupid name for a virus. The writer must be planning to get caught.
The day when someone can pass the source code for a virus around and tell people how to compile and then run it in the email is the day I lose faith in humanity, which given what has transpired already isn't too far off. :-)
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This is the perfect opportunity for someone to fix American Idol, by getting all those zombie computers to dial and vote for their favorite singers!
"Would it kill you to put down the toilet seat?" -- Maya Angelou
Yeah, port 3127 is used for DoS attacks on Microsoft. Its best to leave it open.
After MyDoom.c we can probably expect MyQuake.a, as well as a sequel MyQuake.b... and maybe even MyReturnToCastleWolfenstein.a Unfortunately MyDoom.3d will only run on the latest graphics cards and DirectX9 hardware... and will spend years in development. Andy better not be working at id
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A Microsoft spokesman said Monday that any performance problems on the company's site are likely related to countermeasures the company took to evade the MyDoom.B DDoS attack and not an attack from machines infected with the latest variant."
So in other words, to prevent MyDoom from DDoSing Microsoft's website, Microsoft decides to DDoS themselves instead. What a wonderful world!
Carpe Diem: Seize The Day!
First Half Life 2, now the C source of Doom 3 is out in the wild... Damn, now we'll never see these games.
to make sure a virus/trojan didnt find its way on to my wifes
Learn how to use the apostrophe key. Else you might get misunderstood.
I heard Romero has been working on the MyDaikatana.a worm for the past five years. Unfortunately, he released it into the wild and nobody noticed; it apparently couldnt spread.
Manipulate the moderator system! Mod someone as "overrated" today.
You know when you feel like you have something really clever to say and want to say it really bad cuz you think its so amazing?
Here it is!
Why dont I create a machine that will fix your car for you too, and mow your lawn, and take out your trash and solve that pesky virginity problem of yours?
Because thats why WOMEN were invented! They solve all of the worlds problems! Go away from your computer, and find a woman who will download the new anti-virus definitions for you and solve the rest of your problems!
Now to all the women out there: YES, I am avaliable, please send me your resume containing important skillsets outlined above.
(but seriously, I am going to die alone)
[I can picture a world without war, without hate. I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it]