Computer attackers are among those discussing and dissecting exploit code for a recently disclosed, serious security gap in all newer versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, following a pattern now familiar to victims of the SQL Slammer, Blaster, Nimda or Code Red viruses. And while past experience — and the resulting preparedness — might mitigate the effects of attacks, analysts and security experts are concerned that back-door Trojans and worms based on the security hole could begin to emerge with greater frequency.
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Experts Warn of Worm from Windows ASN Vulnerability
Posted by: Jay Lyman February 17, 2004 07:58 AMComputer attackers are among those discussing and dissecting exploit code for a recently disclosed, serious security gap in all newer versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, following a pattern now familiar to victims of the SQL Slammer, Blaster, Nimda or Code Red viruses. And while past experience — and the resulting preparedness — might mitigate the effects of attacks, analysts and security experts are concerned that back-door Trojans and worms based on the security hole could begin to emerge with greater frequency.