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InternetNews May 26, 2004 Ryan Naraine	Korgo Worm Targets LSASS Flaw The detection of a new network worm is a clear indication that users have still not applied Microsoft's MS04-011 update.
PC Magazine November 11, 2003 Cade Metz	Protect Your New PC Your new system is at great risk the first time you go online. Here's how to keep it safe.
InternetNews April 20, 2004 Ryan Naraine	Exploit for Windows SSL Flaw Circulating Unpatched systems are at risk of DoS attacks but security experts warn the threat level could grow considerably.
CIO October 15, 2003 Paul Roberts	Virus Attacks What a month. Human frailty, spam and a dangerous Microsoft Windows vulnerability combined to produce four major Internet worm attacks in August. A rundown.
InternetNews February 17, 2004 Ryan Naraine	Blaster Type Virus Attack Called 'Imminent' Exploit code for 'critical' Windows ASN.1 flaw could lead to major network disruption. Microsoft Patches 'Critical' ASN.1 Flaw
InternetNews February 18, 2004 Ryan Naraine	Microsoft Sending Security Patches on a CD The CD freebie will include all critical updates through October 2003 for users of Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows 98 Second Edition. The launch of a CD giveaway with security patches is part of Microsoft's attempts reach an elusive target: home users on dial-up Internet connections.
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PC World November 2003 Scott Spanbauer	Microsoft's Patch Policy Pickle Blaster attacks could prompt default enablement of automated updates.
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InternetNews January 2, 2004 Ryan Naraine	MSN Messenger Worm Making Rounds Jitux.A worm uses the popular IM network to spread itself.
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PC Magazine August 17, 2005 Larry Seltzer	Good Worms? Self-replicating code doesn't have to just spread trouble. It could spread a cure too, right? Bad, bad, bad idea. Self-appointed crime fighters are a good idea in comic books, but not on the Internet.
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PC World July 2004 Stuart J. Johnston	Megapatch for Windows: Do Not Ignore Two of the most serious attacks could happen right under your nose.
InternetNews February 3, 2006 Sean Michael Kerner	As Promised, Blackworm Strikes Security experts have been warning for over a week that the worm designated CME-24 and known by various other more colorful names was set to deliver its nefarious payload today.
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InternetNews June 4, 2004 Ryan Naraine	Look Out For 3-Headed Plexus Worm A patch Microsoft issued in April could fend off the malicious mutant.
InternetNews December 21, 2004 Tim Gray	Holiday Worm Putting Grinch in Season Santy.A might sound like some kind of holiday cheer but as thousands of Web site operators are quickly finding out, the nasty little worm is only spreading fear.
T.H.E. Journal April 2005 Jackson Ratcliffe	Dominican U. Secures Network to Protect Students and Faculty Dominican University of California takes steps to combat worms, viruses and spyware.
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InternetNews January 11, 2005 Tim Gray	Microsoft Patches Three Holes, Offers Removal Tool The company issues fixes for Internet Explorer vulnerabilities and offers a free anti-malicious software removal tool.
Science News August 25, 2007 Julie J. Rehmeyer	Math Trek: Squashing Worms A mathematician and theoretical computer scientist at Microsoft Research has mathematically analyzed the question of which computers to patch first when a mutating worm is spreading through the Internet.
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