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PC users brace for fresh worm attack

Windows users urged to download and install patch

Robert Jaques, Computeract!ve 14 Aug 2006
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Security firm nCircle has warned of an imminent worm attack that is likely to exploit a vulnerability patched by Microsoft last week.

The US Department of Homeland Security last week took the unprecedented step of warning Windows users to install a new security patch issued by Microsoft.

The warning followed an announcement by Microsoft that an attacker who exploited the vulnerability "could take complete control of an affected system" making it possible to install malicious programs or to change or delete data.

Owing to the nature of this particular Windows vulnerability, the imminent worm is likely to be widespread, fast-moving and could cause significant network downtime, nCircle believes.

"Peak infection could happen within hours. Many will not be prepared for this worm unless they have installed the latest patch from Microsoft, a difficult feat given the short time between the patch release and exploit availability," the company said.


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