montroze
05-22-2002, 04:01 PM
Worm Spreads Via KaZaa
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/56/25365.html
fix for it here - http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99495
The worm, dubbed Benjamin, creates a directory accessible to other users of the KaZaA network and regularly copies itself into this directory under a multitude of different names.
When a network user conducts a search for a file under a name corresponding with one the worm's pseudonyms the unsuspecting user is given the chance to download it from the infected computer, facilitating its spread through the KaZaA network.
In addition to eating up free disk space, Benjamin opens an anonymous Web site from which it displays advertising banners - possibly in an attempt by its creator to scam profits from increases in advertising displays. AV firms have released updates to detect the worm and protection is now largely in place.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/56/25365.html
fix for it here - http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99495
The worm, dubbed Benjamin, creates a directory accessible to other users of the KaZaA network and regularly copies itself into this directory under a multitude of different names.
When a network user conducts a search for a file under a name corresponding with one the worm's pseudonyms the unsuspecting user is given the chance to download it from the infected computer, facilitating its spread through the KaZaA network.
In addition to eating up free disk space, Benjamin opens an anonymous Web site from which it displays advertising banners - possibly in an attempt by its creator to scam profits from increases in advertising displays. AV firms have released updates to detect the worm and protection is now largely in place.