SECUR> Sasser Worm, Virus

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 Security experts warn of nastier Sasser worm 
http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/virus/story/0,10801,92936,00.html
by Bernhard Warner and Spencer Swartz MAY 06, 2004  REUTERS

Computer security experts warned yesterday that the Sasser wormcould
merge with earlier viruslike programs to wreak more havoc on the
Internet, just as companies and PC users clean up from the lastattack
and authorities hunt for those responsible.  Since appearing overthe
weekend, the fast-moving Sasser computer worm has hit PC usersaround
the world who run the ubiquitous Microsoft Windows 2000, NT and XP
operating systems. It is expected to slow down as computer users
download antivirus patches.

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Arrest could crack open PC virus ring 
<http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,9514174%255E8362,00.html>
Jennifer Dudley technology reporter 10may04

A RING of virus writers responsible for at least 30 viruses and
billions of dollars damage could be exposed after German police
arrested two men over the Sasser, Agobot and Phatbot viruses.

Anti-virus experts said the arrest of an 18-year-old German high
school student who allegedly confessed to creating Sasser could be
"one of the most significant cybercrime arrests of all time"and was
made possible by a $US250,000 bounty from Microsoft.

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