hi, just to warn you, this was just posted today 7/27/98 by ntbugtrack
which is one of 'the' sites for finding security information regarding
microsoft and other software vendors products. I advise everyone to read
these links.. they are the initial press releases dealing with a very
serious exploit.
http://ntbugtraq.ntadvice.com/editorials/newworm.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/ie/security/oelong.htm
http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,25049,00.html
if you are worried about reading it becuase it contains a lot of "geek
talk", i can assure you that everyone with even basic computer knowledge
can understand this. this has the potential of being a serious problem..
especially for mailing lists and newgroups...
again, sorry for the off topic message, i know how much i hate it when i
get these (especially those irritating "good times virus" email hoax's) but
this is a must know type of thing...because it has amazing potential
(including a good times virus effect.). again.. sorry for the off topic
post. please respond privately with flames or praises (much prefered :)
Chris Porter
porter@washsq.com
cbporter@erols.com
ps.. the reason the dates are close to 2 weeks behind is because i watied
for permission to post this to the list before i actually did it. (i didnt
want it going haywire then get blamed for it :) so yes this was posted
with permission.
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