New Virus Attacks Windows Flaws

Society | August 16, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00

A new virus targeting flaws in Microsoft's Windows operating system is circulating on the Internet.

The Zotob virus is said to exploit security holes in Windows 95, 98, ME, NE, 2000 and XP platforms and can give hackers remote access to affected systems.

Microsoft reported that although reports claim that Zotob was spreading rapidly, its impact has actually been limited because it targets Windows 2000, an older version of the software. It poses no threat to computers running the newer Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, the company added.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!

Society » Be a reporter: Write and send your article

Advertisement
Advertisement
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria