Apple sweet and sour Oct 25, 2008
This can be very dangerous as it is used to remotely execute processes on other computers - the infamous Blaster worm of 2003 was an example of how bad things can get with remote program execution exploits. It is not often that security patches are released out of cycle, so make sure this one is downloaded via Windows automatic update. (Asia Times Online)
The reality of cyber-threats today Sep 23, 2008
The incident started with the propagation of the Blaster worm through the scanning of vulnerable machines via the network, followed by Naachi worms. These worms exploited the vulnerability found in the Windows NT, 2000 and XP software. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Old Windows exploits dominate hack attack traffic Jun 1, 2008
The port was used by the infamous Blaster worm to spread onto unpatched PCs back in 2003. Port 139, generally used for Windows network shares, and port 22 (used by SSH), were also frequently attacked. (Register)
Feds arrest teen in 'Blaster' Internet attack Jan 10, 2008
FOX 11 Fantasy Home in the Foothills by Living Spaces LLC. 05:36 PM MST on Friday, August 29, 2003. (FOX 11, AZ)
Vista SP1 due in Q1 2008, beta in September Aug 30, 2007
For example, Windows XP SP 2 included a host of new security features after XP was exploited by the Blaster worm and other serious attacks. However, the service pack also was incompatible with many applications running on XP, which caused massive headaches for a lot of users. (MacCentral)
MS: Vista SP1 in Q1 '08, beta soon Aug 30, 2007
Zipkin acknowledged that Microsoft has "a reputation of sneaking fixes into service packs in the past." For example, Windows XP SP 2 included a host of new security features after XP was exploited by the Blaster worm and other serious attacks. However, the service pack also was incompatible with many applications running on XP, which caused massive headaches for a lot of users. (InfoWorld)
Dual Booting Windows-Linux: The Dell Option Aug 11, 2007
I distinctly remember the rather simplistic 'Blaster Worm' ripping through hospitals, DMV offices, and a variety of other enterprise environments. Considering the fact that the patch for this worm's payload existed even before the worm itself actually hit, the event proves that IT departments everywhere need an improved back-up plan, should using Windows become impossible. (Datamation)
Technobuddy: Apple gets in the game Jun 13, 2007
When something akin to the Blaster worm hits OS X, that will be news. Until then, the only Mac malware in the wild remains junk that the user has to be fooled into opening and running. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
US giant puts up $5m to trap hackers Jun 6, 2007
In August, the FBI arrested a Minnesota high school student accused of writing a variation of the Blaster worm. However, there has been no breakthrough in the hunt for the creator of the SoBig virus, and investigators fear the malicious program may signal a more threatening trend of virus writing, once dominated by young amateurs. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Cybercrooks exploiting new Windows DNS flaw Apr 17, 2007
RPC has been involved in several security bugs before, including in the vulnerability that let the Blaster worm spread. The French Security Incident Response Team deems the Windows DNS vulnerability "critical," its highest rating. (ZDNet.com.au)
Microsoft Gives Vista Security an A-Plus Mar 26, 2007
PC World - Microsoft Gives Vista Security an A-Plus. My Pages lets you save articles for quick access. (PC World)
