Zotob worm - Is the patch REALLY necessary?

From: t.cruise (t__cruise_at_[NoSpam)
Date: 08/18/05 

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:17:20 -1000

I know that many in this group support downloading Windows XP updates. Personally, I
download and install ONLY what is absolutely necessary, which for me has avoided problems
with smooth running systems. There has been much media attention the past couple of days
about the Zotob worm, I.E., PnP and compromised Windows security. I know that there is a
patch available for download at the Microsoft web site
WindowsXP-KB899588-x86-ENU.exe

But, there has been mass media hysteria in the past about viruses and worms, none of which
have made their way to any of my systems with broadband internet connections, without my
having to download and install the plethora of security patches at the Windows Update. My
question is, if I have a decent firewall am I already protected, or do I really need to
install this patch? 

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T.C.
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