Rapid spread of MyDoom worm

Posted by in Uncategorized Jan 27th, 2004

An update from Reuters on the MyDoom worm spreading rapidly.

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NATIONAL CYBER alert SYSTEM OFFERS CYBER ALERTS, ADVICEThe U.S. government has announced a new cyber alert system to try to minimize the effects of computer threats such as the recent Mydoom virus. According to Amit Yoran, director of the Department of Homeland Security's cyber security division, the goal of the system is to spread information as quickly as possible to prevent cyber attacks from proliferating as rapidly as Mydoom and others, including the SoBig and Slammer worms. Yoran said the new system is intended to augment other warning systems from private firms. Users who are interested can sign up for the service . Alerts will be sent by e-mail and also posted to the Web site. Those who sign up will also receive information about how to secure their computers. Reuters, 28 January 2004

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