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Attack Pierces Fully Patched XP Machines | |
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| Time: 11:37 EST/16:37 GMT | News Source: eWeek | Posted By: Robert Stein | ||
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Security researchers have identified a new version of the Download.Ject attack that is now being used on the Internet and can compromise fully patched Windows XP machines. The new version of the attack just appeared Thursday afternoon, and while details are still sketchy, experts say its main purpose is to install a back door on compromised PCs. Users victimized by the attack receive an e-mail or an instant message containing a link directing them to a malicious Web page. | ||
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| #1 By 16302 (64.201.211.161) at 8/20/2004 12:48:12 PM |
| I agree, however notice that only XP with Service Pack 2 is invulnerable. Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 are both vulnerable because XP SP2 does not apply to them... |
| #2 By 7797 (63.76.44.68) at 8/20/2004 1:11:42 PM |
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Additionally many corporate customers are still holding off on installing SP2 because they have yet to fully test how it affects their infrastructure.
I do agree however that the headline is misleading. |
| #3 By 19992 (164.214.4.32) at 8/20/2004 1:20:39 PM |
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#3 What does Win2k or 2K3 have to do with anything? The title states that a fully patched XP machine is vulnerable. From what I've gathered that seems to be the crux of Jeff and Parkkers complaints.
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| #4 By 11131 (64.132.138.66) at 8/20/2004 1:29:39 PM |
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#5 -- my thoughts exactly. how can a computer be fully patched if it is not running the latest patches/service packs??
Alister |
| #5 By 7797 (68.142.9.161) at 8/20/2004 7:59:57 PM |
| lol stubear you are a tool! You give windows zealots a bad name! |
| #6 By 7797 (68.142.9.161) at 8/21/2004 1:12:18 PM |
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"Zealotry? I'm just reminding the author of what he wrote."
90% insult 10% advice. No, you did not JUST remind the author. |
| #7 By 7797 (68.142.9.161) at 8/21/2004 7:14:09 PM |
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"What's so wrong with expecting these writers to be honest and why should we not call them out when they are not?"
There is nothing wrong with expecting these writers to be honest and it is perfectly fine to call them out when they are not. In a calm and responsible manner. Calling them ignorant, stupid amongs other things is counterproductive if you want them to change and it makes YOU look like a zealot. |
| #8 By 7797 (68.142.9.161) at 8/22/2004 12:01:17 PM |
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"But the fact is nobody else reacted, or if they did, they didn't really do anything about it, you did. "
How would you know? My guess is that the author received several emails about the article. Except not everyone trumpets the fact that they wrote the author here on Activewin. "I guess everyone else thinks if you have an opinion you're supposed to keep it to yourself and do nothing about it." No, thats not what i said. It is perfectly fine to express one's opinion but it is counterproductive to insult people while you tell them your opinion. You'll find that people are much more receptive to what you have to say if you don't insult them. Try it sometime. "...but when you get worked up enough to do something about something, isn't it a little normal to overreact?" No its not normal. Normal people can control themselves and catch their urges to overreact before its too late. "But instead of putting someone down for doing the wrong thing, maybe it's better to build someone up for trying to do something they believe in, and help nudge them in the right direction along the way." You are right. I should heed the advice I give. I made the same exact mistake as stubear by insulting him. I apologize. |
| #9 By 7797 (68.142.9.161) at 8/22/2004 5:27:15 PM |
| I'm sorry you consider it an argument. I would consider it discussion. Unless you prefer I don't respond at all in the future? |
| #10 By 7797 (63.76.44.62) at 8/23/2004 8:53:22 AM |
| I find the word argument has a very negative connotation. |
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