Nomad559
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Tue Aug-24-04 05:59 AM
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New worm uses Web cameras to spy on users |
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New worm uses Web cameras-Snip-
A new worm uses Web cameras to spy on computer users in their home or workplace, Lynnfield, Mass.-based antivirus firm Sophos said. W32.Rbot-GR spreads via network shares, exploiting a number of Microsoft security vulnerabilities and installing a backdoor Trojan as it travels. Once installed, a remote attacker could easily gain access to the information on the PC's hard drive and steal passwords, all the while spying on users through Web cameras and microphones.
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jeff30997
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Tue Aug-24-04 06:03 AM
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1. I don't have a Web cam but i think... |
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I'm gonna unplug the mike,just in case.:)
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GregW
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Tue Aug-24-04 06:20 AM
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2. Once again ... 'sophos' is the only company mentioned |
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issuing this 'alert'. Where's Symantec, Trend, etc.
Excuse my skepticism :eyes:
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ContraBass Black
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Tue Aug-24-04 06:21 AM
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3. Clever, especially since XP itself supports the devices. |
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Such is the price we pay for compatibility.
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