When the exploit was posted to Slashdot, it wasn't nearly as widespread. Since that time, it has mushroomed. Granted, the people who would use this exploit would probably have found out about it anyway, but would they have implemented it so fast if it wasn't so public? I don't know if I would prefer Slashdot not to post it, but I'm curious to know the effects that the media has on catalyzing the growth of exploits like this.
Slashdot Mirror
Will Symantec Antivirus Corporate v10 protect against this infection? How about Microsoft Antispyware?
When the exploit was posted to Slashdot, it wasn't nearly as widespread. Since that time, it has mushroomed. Granted, the people who would use this exploit would probably have found out about it anyway, but would they have implemented it so fast if it wasn't so public? I don't know if I would prefer Slashdot not to post it, but I'm curious to know the effects that the media has on catalyzing the growth of exploits like this.