The Most Famous (or Infamous) Viruses and Worms of All Time - NIMDA

 
 
By eWEEK Labs  |  Posted 2012-05-28 Email Print this article Print
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The last few years have seen no shortage of viruses and worms. Here's a not-so-fond look back.
 
 
 
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W32.Nimda. was a double-threat, operating as a hybrid between a virus and a worm. Like Code Red, it attempted to take over Microsoft IIS systems by utilizing known security holes in the Web server. However, while Code Red used only one security hole, W32.
The Most Famous (or Infamous) Viruses and Worms of All Time - NIMDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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