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Last Updated: Sep 16, 2003 
Beginning with the disclosure of the RPC exploit code, we've kept you up to speed on Blaster. Come back often for updates on the latest Blaster variants and their creators.
>> We have resources to help you fight off Sobig-F and Nachi.
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LSD offers post-mortem on RPC worms

(16 Sep 2003)

In this interview, Polish security research group The Last Stage of Delirium, which found the flaws in Windows RPC-DCOM, explains why it did not disclose details on the severity of the problem and assesses the impact of Blaster and future worms.

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NEWS:
>> Tales from the trenches: Admins share Blaster, Sobig stories (SearchSecurity.com) 09 Sep 2003
>> Admins doubt arrests deter future worm writers (SearchSecurity.com) 04 Sep 2003
>> What's appropriate punishment for Blaster-B writer? (Silicon.com) 01 Sep 2003
>> Blaster-type threats require layered-security approach (SearchWinIT.com) 19 Aug 2003
>> Trojan preying on Blaster hits inboxes (SearchSecurity.com) 15 Aug 2003
>> Users steamed over Blaster patch, workarounds (eWEEK) 18 Aug 2003
>> Computers not out of Blaster woods (SearchSecurity.com) 14 Aug 2003
>> Blaster still loose; thousands hit (SearchSecurity.com) 13 Aug 2003
>> As Blaster spreads, patching accelerates (SearchSecurity.com) 12 Aug 2003
>> Charney to Congress: Flaws inevitable (ComputerWeekly) 28 Jul 2003
>> Microsoft patches critical RPC vulnerability in Windows (SearchSecurity.com) 16 Jul 2003
>> Blaster variants shouldn't be major headache (Information Security magazine) 14 Aug 2003
>> No vacation for viruses in August (SearchSecurity.com) 03 Sep 2003
>> What's in a name? Multiple monikers for worms abound (SearchSecurity.com) 02 Sep 2003
>> Update: New worm exploits, patches RPC flaw (SearchSecurity.com) 18 Aug 2003
LINKS:
>> Best Web Links-->Securing your Products/Platforms-->Microsoft
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>> Blaster infection may require customer notification
TIP :Forrester Research Analyst Michael Rasmussen addresses the implications of the California breach disclosure law for companies ...
>> How to remove the Blaster registry key through scripting
TIP :SearchSecurity.com expert Joel Johnson explains how to remove the Blaster registry key through scripting.
>> Together, multiple tools clean and defend against malware
TIP :David Strom outlines various tools to help protect your systems against an onslaught of malware attacks.
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>> Windows 2000's SP4 can be a mine field
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>> Infosec Know IT All Trivia: Patch management
TIP :Get up to speed on patch management with our trivia.
>> Buffer overflows
TIP :Learn what buffer overflows are and how to test your systems to see if you have this vulnerability.
>> Defining and preventing buffer overflows
TIP :Learn exactly what a buffer overflow is and how to prevent and stop these attacks from affecting your organizations systems ...
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