Re: Zotob worm - Is the patch REALLY necessary?
From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 08/18/05
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Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 15:23:28 -0600
The people who kept their computers up to date had no issues with this worm.
The computers that caught the worm need to have an IT department do
something differently.
Instead some chose to do nothing and this is yet another example what
happens to those who are inadequate in their computer security.
Normally I suggest installing all Critical Updates, and that is exactly what
many need to do.
An exception to those that know how to carefully protect their systems.
They also need a full understanding of exactly what a patch does and
possible consequences of not installing a patch.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org "t.cruise" <t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com> wrote in message news:%23Mgj3lCpFHA.3380@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl... >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? > -- > > T.C. > t__cruise@[NoSpam]hotmail.com > Remove [NoSpam] to reply > >
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