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1. Analysts Warn of Possible TCP Port Attack
Analysts have detected a surge in sniffing on TCP Port 445 -- the port associated with a
recently patched Microsoft flaw.
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2. Quick Fix in Linux Kernel
The potential issue could have led to DoS attacks against the new 2.6.12 kernel.
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3. 6/23: Mytob-FX Worm Uses Own Engine
W32.Mytob.FX@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to send an email to
addresses that it gathers from the compromised computer.
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4. 6/23: Mytob-GV Worm Links IRC Server
Mytob.GV is a worm with backdoor characteristics that connects to an IRC server in order
to receive control commands, which allow the affected computer to be remotely
administrated.
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5. 6/23: Rbot-AGG Worm and IRC Trojan
W32/Rbot-AGG is a worm and IRC backdoor Trojan for the Windows platform.
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6. 6/23: Mytob-BU a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32/Mytob-BU is a mass-mailing worm with backdoor functionality.
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7. 6/23: Kelvir-BK Worm Spreads Via IM
Similar to other WORM_KELVIR variants, Worm_Kelvir.BK propagates via MSN Messenger, a
popular instant messaging application.
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8. 6/23: Mytob-HD Worm Sends Copy
Similar to other WORM_MYTOB variants, Worm_Mytob.HD propagates by sending a copy of
itself as an attachment to an email message, which it sends to target recipients using
its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine.
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9. 6/23: Tdiserv-A Worm OKs Remote Access
W32.Tdiserv.A is a worm that allows unauthorized remote access to the compromised
computer.
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10. 6/23: Qdens-B Worm Executes Files
W32.Qdens.B is a worm that downloads and executes remote files.
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11. 6/23: Mytob-FU a Mass-Mailing Worm
W32.Mytob.FU@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security
settings on the compromised computer.
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12. 6/23: Semapi-A a Non-Destructive Worm
Semapi.A is a worm without destructive effects that spreads via email in a message with
variable characteristics and across networks.
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13. 6/23: Adware-FasterXP an Unwanted Program
Adware-FasterXP is not a virus or a Trojan.
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14. 6/23: Kelvir-AP an IM Worm
W32/Kelvir-AP is an instant messaging worm for the Windows platform.
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