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Nikon D100
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 04/30/2004 12:41:37 AM · #1
ehhh ... i thought you should know ... there is a new internet worm making its rounds ... if you have not installed the latest windows security updates yet ... NOW would be a good time ;-)
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 04/30/2004 02:01:55 AM · #2
What's the virus called?
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 04/30/2004 03:02:44 AM · #3
Originally posted by agwright:
What's the virus called?

It's called dpchallenge.com. There is no cure.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 04/30/2004 03:04:18 AM · #4
rofl
Sony DSC-F505
 04/30/2004 03:05:24 AM · #5
Originally posted by micknewton:
Originally posted by agwright:
What's the virus called?

It's called dpchallenge.com. There is no cure.


Seems to require repeated clicking on the update button.
Nikon D100
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 04/30/2004 12:17:21 PM · #6
no ... in fact i was serious ... it is W32/gaobot ...
it is an internet worm that exploits a windows vulnerability
(security patches for this are available for this since mid april)
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