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What Does a Spreading Worm Look Like?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the can-i-disenchant-it-for-reagents dept.

quibbs0 writes "When a new worm spreads around the world, people want to know if they are protected. How fast is it? How does it spread? A new simulation program developed by Symantec Research Labs not only has the answers, it also provides pictures."

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  1. launching a windows executable from a link by codepunk · · Score: 5, Insightful

    That is exactly what it looks like, a windows executable installer launched off of a web page with unknow origin.

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  2. Fastest way to spread a worm... by D4MO · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Linking directly to an MSI file in a slashdot story.

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  3. Snake Oil for sale by Marcus+Erroneous · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Is it just me or do others see some issues with the people who provide the cure also providing the pictures documenting the severity of the infection? Symantec, for one, has already been slammed for sounding the alarms and hyping the dangers in order to elevate the demand for their product. Now I'm to trust their software that shows dramatic footage!! of these insidious worms assaulting the world as we know it.
    Next you'll probably want me to go ask the Bush camp if we should invade Iran or the Democrats if we should repeal the two term law and re-elect Clinton again. On my way I'll stop by the car dealership and see if my current car is okay or if I should get a new one just to be safe.

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