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1. In the News
- SoBig.F Slows, But SoBig.G Is Coming Soon
2. Announcement
- Need Help Managing Your Storage Investment?
3. Event
- New--Mobile & Wireless Road Show
4. Contact Us
- See this section for a list of ways to contact us.
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==== 1. In the News ====
by Paul Thurrott, [email protected]
SoBig.F Slows, But SoBig.G Is Coming Soon
SoBig.F, the fastest-spreading email virus in history, slowed down somewhat over the weekend, but security experts warn that replicated viruses could launch a new wave of attacks soon. SoBig.F's creator designed the virus to unleash two broad attacks over the weekend, either of which could have temporarily crippled the Internet, but security experts were able to protect against the assaults, rendering them ineffective. Before the virus expires on September 10, it will try one more broad attack, according to people who have examined its source code. In the meantime, SoBig.F's long-term effects will be felt for months. According to industry analysts, the virus infected hundreds of thousands of computers every day last week for several days straight. By Sunday, the rate of infection had slowed to just tens of thousands of computers, leading security experts to believe the worst was over. As IT workers labor to remove the pernicious virus from these systems, computer users from all walks of life are pondering what they could have done to prevent the vicious outbreak.
But with viruses, attacks never really end--a bigger and more dangerous virus or worm is always waiting around the corner, ready to take another crack at usurping control of users' computers, launching Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and wreaking other havoc in an attempt to bring the Internet to its virtual knees. In many ways, user education seems to have failed with SoBig.F. Enough people opened infected attachments from unknown users to let this virus spread more rapidly than any other. And the fact that the SoBig.F outbreak was infinitely preventable makes the situation even more frustrating.
So what's next? Security experts say the next generation of the virus, SoBig.G, is just around the corner. Whether this assault will as devastating as--or even more devastating than--its predecessor remains to be seen. Let's hope that next time we'll be ready.
==== 2. Announcement ====
(from Windows & .NET Magazine and its partners)
Need Help Managing Your Storage Investment?
Planning and managing your storage deployment can be costly and complex. Check out Windows & .NET Magazine's Storage Administration Web site for the latest advice, news, and tips to help you make the most of your storage investment. You'll find problem-solving articles, eye-opening white papers, a technical forum, and much more!
http://www.storageadmin.com
==== 3. Event ====
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- SoBig.F Slows, But SoBig.G Is Coming Soon
- Need Help Managing Your Storage Investment?
- New--Mobile & Wireless Road Show
- See this section for a list of ways to contact us.
Network Testing Labs, one of the world's leading independent research companies, put together a comprehensive Comparison Paper on two leading enterprise monitoring solutions. Their conclusion: "The Argent Guardian easily beats out MOM in all our tests ... The Argent Guardian will cost far less than MOM and yet provide significantly more functionality." Find out for yourself why organizations like Major League Baseball, GE Capital, AT&T, Harley Davidson, and Nokia all rely on The Argent Guardian for their enterprise monitoring and alerting needs. Download this Comparison Paper now:
http://www.argent.com/products/download_whitepaper.cgi?product=mom&&Source=WNT
by Paul Thurrott, [email protected]
SoBig.F, the fastest-spreading email virus in history, slowed down somewhat over the weekend, but security experts warn that replicated viruses could launch a new wave of attacks soon. SoBig.F's creator designed the virus to unleash two broad attacks over the weekend, either of which could have temporarily crippled the Internet, but security experts were able to protect against the assaults, rendering them ineffective. Before the virus expires on September 10, it will try one more broad attack, according to people who have examined its source code. In the meantime, SoBig.F's long-term effects will be felt for months. According to industry analysts, the virus infected hundreds of thousands of computers every day last week for several days straight. By Sunday, the rate of infection had slowed to just tens of thousands of computers, leading security experts to believe the worst was over. As IT workers labor to remove the pernicious virus from these systems, computer users from all walks of life are pondering what they could have done to prevent the vicious outbreak.
But with viruses, attacks never really end--a bigger and more dangerous virus or worm is always waiting around the corner, ready to take another crack at usurping control of users' computers, launching Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and wreaking other havoc in an attempt to bring the Internet to its virtual knees. In many ways, user education seems to have failed with SoBig.F. Enough people opened infected attachments from unknown users to let this virus spread more rapidly than any other. And the fact that the SoBig.F outbreak was infinitely preventable makes the situation even more frustrating.
So what's next? Security experts say the next generation of the virus, SoBig.G, is just around the corner. Whether this assault will as devastating as--or even more devastating than--its predecessor remains to be seen. Let's hope that next time we'll be ready.
(from Windows & .NET Magazine and its partners)
Planning and managing your storage deployment can be costly and complex. Check out Windows & .NET Magazine's Storage Administration Web site for the latest advice, news, and tips to help you make the most of your storage investment. You'll find problem-solving articles, eye-opening white papers, a technical forum, and much more!
http://www.storageadmin.com
(brought to you by Windows & .NET Magazine)
Learn more about the wireless and mobility solutions that are available today! Register now for this free event!
http://www.winnetmag.com/roadshows/wireless
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