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Microsoft Bracing for Worm Attack
10010010 writes "A network worm attack targeting a critical Microsoft Windows vulnerability appears inevitable. The flaw is easy to exploit, as evidenced by the quick release of an exploit module for HD Moore's Metasploit Framework. Within hours of the Patch Day release Tuesday, two pen testing companies (Immunity and Core) created and released 'reliable exploits' for the flaw, which was deemed wormable on all Windows versions, including Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 SP1."
you can get the patch for the patch here
Ha Ha! I use a PaperMate and they have never been cracked due to superior design and stylishness. Its the simple interface.
"Pen" is a commonly used short term for "penetration" so you could interchange "pen testing" with "penetration testing."
Or, in your case, you would request full pen videos when you go to video rental store.
From TFA:
<blockquote>A spokesperson for Microsoft said it is difficult to predict the motives and actions of attackers but insisted the company is "watching round-the-clock" and actively encouraging customers to download the update immediately.
"We will mobilize if something does happen," the spokesperson said.
</blockquote>
They'll mobilize? Mobilize? As in "get the heck out of here"? Or are they calling the [GI]Joes?
As a Slashdot discussion grows longer, the probability of an analogy involving cars approaches one.
I have a red shield and X in my systray so I'm safe. I think it's a warning symbol for anyone trying to hack my box, like a medieaval coat of arms or something saying my computer is stronger than them.
I hope, when they die, cartoon characters have to answer for their sins.
Your pirate neighbor should be ok. I'm pretty sure the green parrot on his shoulder will eat any worms. If not, the patch over his right eye is probably the most current out there.
I hope, when they die, cartoon characters have to answer for their sins.
Here's my suggestion for a new Microsoft Windows mascot. She's old enough to be public domain, she's tanned, she's rested, she's ready, and she's all patched to hell. All the better that Redmond is located in the vicinity of America's "Emerald City". Please, pay no attention to the borg behind the curtain.
Where were you when the voynix came?
Your pirate neighbor (what, do you live on a WHARF???) should be able to get around this by launching his Windows in pirate mode. He has to boot to the command line, and then enter WIN.EXE -R -R -R. Also, has he considered the eyepatched system? It might be more useful to him than the "unpatched system" you mentioned.
Where were you when the voynix came?
Look, whatever the article says, it probably makes sense to ban all liquid or gell substances from any building that has Windows PCs, make all people stand in rediculously long lines to have their pocket books and napsacks security-checked for 8.5" floppy disks carrying said exploit, and even perhaps start a secret list of people who are banned by name from actually accessing a PC at all. I recommend the first name be John Smith, that bastard.
Further, we should probably ban anyone that has dirt on their shoes, because I hear worms like dirt.
Saftey first people. It may be an inconvenience, but it's all about your saftey, and the saftey of democracy across the world. We will prevail over the security-exploiters.
Excuse my speling.
Making The Bar Project
I'm a Windows user.
:)
Can somebody please tell me what the hell a port is?
I tried to read the article, but it got a little confusing... is this a worm for a patch? A patch for a worm? A patch for a patch? A worm for a patch for a patch? a patch for a worm for a patch for a patch? A worm that patches? A patch that worms? Patches for worms? Does my dog (patches) have worms? I lost interest. And I think the TV is on...
Paul: If you're reading this, pick your shoes up out of the hallway. I keep tripping over them. Slob.
That's your own fault. You were supposed to stay away from liquids.