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Microsoft Won't Offer Patch Before Worm Strikes?
techmuse writes "According to an article in Information Week, Microsoft is aware that the 'Kama Sutra/Blackworm/MyWife' worm will hit on Friday, overwriting office documents, but will not release a patch until its regular monthly patch release on February 14th. Unless, that is, you subscribe to one of Microsoft's pay security services, in which case your machine will have the worm removed in advance." From the article: "The blog offered no explanation why the tool wouldn't be updated earlier, nor did Microsoft immediately respond to questions. Each month, Microsoft pushes a revised tool to Windows users who have Automatic Update enabled for Windows Update or Microsoft Update. The Redmond, Wash.-based company has released the Malicious Software Removal Tool off-schedule once before, in August 2005, shortly after the Zotob worm began striking Windows 2000 systems."
What, me worry?
A feeling of having made the same mistake before: Deja Foobar
Microsoft is aware that the 'Kama Sutra/Blackworm/MyWife' worm will hit on Friday, overwriting office documents, but will not release a patch until its regular monthly patch release on February 14th.
How ironic that a patch for the Kama Sutra/MyWife worm will be released on February 14th.
Happy Valentine's Day - Love, Microsoft.
He who knows best knows how little he knows. - Thomas Jefferson
It would be ironic if you were a twin. The unauthorized copy twin would be too much to ask for.
Oh, and happy birthday.
The world is made by those who show up for the job.
"Because there's a car bomb on it set to go off on Friday."
"Sorry, that's not our car bomb."
"No, but when I bought the car, there was a modular plug next to the engine with PLACE CAR BOMB HERE written on it!"
"Sorry, not our problem. You knew this car was prone to car bombs when you bought it, and your purchase agreement specifically spells out that we're not responsible for car bomb damage."
"Can you at least remove the car bomb?"
"Sorry, but your contract specifically states that we're under no obligation to remove any car bombs attached to your car. Now, if you would be interested in purchasing our special Car Bomb Insurance..."
- Crow T. Trollbot
mmmm, protection racket.
Déjà vu
I think I've heard that before...
Customer: So I'm really getting sick of MyWife. Is there any way I can get rid of it by Valentine's day? I really don't want to pay for it. Valentine's is so expensive and all... Microsoft: Well, if you make a special trip to us we can get rid of your MyWife for you. Otherwise you'll be chained to her until kingdom come. Just kidding! We'll patch things up right after Valentine's. We think that we need to let things run their course with your MyWife. After all, isn't that what marriage is for? To cost money and create misery?
I'm waiting for the email trojan the fries the computer's bios. If all the idiots who open unknown attachments are suddenly without computers the internet will be a lot safer place.
Simple: Marketing!
Everything in the Universe sucks: It's the law!
There is a 99.99% effective prevention tool, it's a LINUX disto installation diskset. Comes in 100's of flavors to suit your preferences.