Storm does in fact protect the zombie system from other malware installations, so a "counter" worm would be ineffective.
The key is to catch the Bot "master" and decapitate. We know they are in Russia, and there are even indications who they are. Without someone updating code to keep the worm alive, it might be taken down, or at least slowed. Pressure on Russian authorities would be the best route. Boycott Russian exports if necessary until they deal with it.
Something better be done soon, or some very nasty things could happen. Remember "Blue Security" and Estonia? Think of that 100 times worse.
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Storm does in fact protect the zombie system from other malware installations, so a "counter" worm would be ineffective.
The key is to catch the Bot "master" and decapitate. We know they are in Russia, and there are even indications who they are. Without someone updating code to keep the worm alive, it might be taken down, or at least slowed. Pressure on Russian authorities would be the best route. Boycott Russian exports if necessary until they deal with it. Something better be done soon, or some very nasty things could happen. Remember "Blue Security" and Estonia? Think of that 100 times worse.