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After 7 Years, MyDoom Worm Is Still Spreading

Posted by timothy on from the at-least-it-kills-clippy dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Researchers at Sophos have revealed that the MyDoom worm, which spread via email and launched denial-of-service attacks against websites belonging to SCO and Microsoft, is still spreading on the internet after more than seven years in existence. The firm suggests, tongue-in-cheek, that it would be nice if computer users updated their anti-virus software at least once every 5 years to combat the malware threat."

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  1. Re:Maybe people should have to register their PC by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'll support that.
    Right after we require a license to have children.

    That would fix alot more stupid thanjust a computer worm problem.

  2. Oh, I see! by Ross+R.+Smith · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The only thing that comes to mind is 'PEBKAC'.

  3. Re:Virus checker bloat by Opportunist · · Score: 4, Insightful

    And if you drive carefully, what do you need safety belts and airbags for?

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