Re: [Vmyths.com ALERT] Hysteria predicted for 'JPEG Processor' vulnerability

From: Shawn Asmus (shawn_at_ASCMO.COM)
Date: 09/16/04

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    This article would be much more effective if it omitted the speculative language it so vehemently opposes. Makes me wonder where the hysteria begins?

    "Watch for breathless speculation and hysteria in the coming days. Some naïve system administrators MAY TELL REPORTERS they'll delete JPEG files ..."

    "The "Code Red" worms successfully exploited a buffer overrun in 2001, and Vmyths believes SOME REPORTERS WILL ALLUDE TO THIS -- as if to imply a horrific JPEG attack MAY be just around the corner. "

    "Vmyths SUSPECTS a hoax virus alert will arise ... (It's practically a self-fulfilling prophesy.)"

    Shawn Asmus, MCSD, CISSP

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