Update: Bugbear virus on the loose

By Iain Thomson [01-10-2002]

Worm can steal passwords and credit card details

 

A worm which disables security software and can steal passwords and credit card details is spreading rapidly through Windows-based PCs, according to antivirus companies.

Codenamed Bugbear, the worm was first detected in Malaysia and is spreading fast.  [...]

In addition it takes advantage of a longstanding Microsoft exploit, MS-01/020, as did Klez. A patch for this has been available since March 2001. [...]

The worm only affects Windows PCs and a patch is available from antivirus vendors. A patch for the Microsoft exploit can be found here. [...]

Just wanted to make sure this info was available.  If you have not yet patched your system, be sure to do so.

Article Last Updated:
Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 2:56:41 AM MST

Protest of school Satanic club a flop

By T.S. Mills-Faraudo
STAFF WRITER

SAN MATEO -- Police came to San Mateo High School Tuesday prepared to deal with a rally of parents protesting the school's backing of a club based on Satanism.

But the officers milling around the school's performing arts center were left with nothing to do. [...]

Parent Pam Cachay organized the lunch-hour rally, expecting 50 people to show up in an effort to dismantle the club, devoted to the study of the teachings of Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.

Cachay was stunned to find no one picketing. [...]

I just have to give the parents of San Mateo High School a hand for not panicking, overreacting and giving in to the usual hysteria that surrounds any mention of Satanism.