Bagle virus spread starts to cool off

I agree...: Why couldn't they tell that this ONLY affects current MS Windows (previous to 95 aren't affected)? Or is this a default that everyone should assume unless stated otherwise? Also, this type of program can effect any OS as the user is the security hole, not the OS (tho the level of damage differs for each OS). So providing such details can only help.

At the least learn to use the net and put a link where more detailed info about the WORM (it has not been labeled as a virus) could be obtained.

As a side note, I think someone needs to write a worm that STATES "Do not open attachment". And when they do, totally screws up their system (leaving them w/ NOTHING but a cold complete reinstall). Maybe, just maybe, if it burned them enough, they will learn NOT to open unknown attachments.

BTW: For those who are interested, I went to www.symantec.com -> searched "Bagle" and found more info on the WORM.; Posted by: doe_z Posted on: 01/20/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Microsoft only threat... prime21 | 01/20/04

I agree... doe_z | 01/20/04

Re: I agree... cbradshaw@... | 01/21/04

Not exactly... Rabid Conservative | 01/22/04

Preparations. Yen_z | 01/20/04

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