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Viruses, Worms and Spam Definitions

Viruses, Worms and Spam Definitions. Virus - unauthorized software, embedded in other programs and with the ability to propagate when the host program is executed Worm - unauthorized software that can exist independent of other programs and with the ability to propagate itself

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Viruses, Worms and Spam Definitions

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  1. Viruses, Worms and SpamDefinitions • Virus - unauthorized software, embedded in other programs and with the ability to propagate when the host program is executed • Worm - unauthorized software that can exist independent of other programs and with the ability to propagate itself • Spam - unwelcome e-mail, typically associated with mass mailings

  2. Viruses, Worms and SpamThreat Level Assessment • Viruses and Spam - Dangerous • Complacency • Blended attacks • Vulnerable software • Reported links to commercial spammers • Spam - Nuisance • Not as bad as press reports

  3. Viruses, Worms and SpamRecent Experiences • Netsky and Beagle • Welchia • Hoax Viruses

  4. Viruses, Worms and SpamNetsky and Beagle • Blocked by virus scanner • However: • Flooded with bounced messages • Personal responses to concerned victims • Government e-mail service no longer bounces infected e-mail, just drops it

  5. Viruses, Worms and SpamWelchia worm • Over 300 computers infected within minutes • Benign - no visible harm • Difficult to remove • Infection often not obvious • Too many for personal attention • Exceptional removal program • Frequent re-infections

  6. Viruses, Worms and SpamWelchia worm • Embedded removal program in start-up script • Used firewall and Internet traffic monitor to find infected computers • Applied patches from Microsoft • Took about 4 weeks to remove; still not 100% sure

  7. Viruses, Worms and SpamWelchia worm • Consequences: • Wasted time • Blocked from some web sites • Corrective action • Anti-virus on all computers • Periodic scan for computers that have no anti-virus protection • New patch management initiative

  8. Viruses, Worms and SpamHoax Viruses • Nigerian Letters • Jdbgmgr.exe • Almost as disruptive as real viruses

  9. Viruses, Worms and SpamProtective Actions • Contingency plan • Awareness • Automated virus signature update • Patch management

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