MyDoom.C Making Its Way Across The Net

Posted by timothy on Monday February 9, 2004 @04:29PM from the funny-it-isn't-affecting-me dept.

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.

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Re:Dumbass alert by mcbridematt · 2004-02-09 19:51 · Score: 1, Redundant

What? Geeks who read Slashdot actually have romance in their life?

Thats it! I'm suing OSDN for damages relating to the loss of my social life! I'll see you in court, Rob!
Windows has left open ports for years... by dtjohnson · 2004-02-10 04:50 · Score: 0, Redundant

...and it is amazing that even more exploits have not used them.