New MyDoom draws on IE flaw to spread

This is my brother, Stupid and my other brother, Stupid: I guess this particular infection is only a problem if you are:

Stupid enough to open an email like that and then stupid enough to click on the link

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Stupid enough to be using Internet Explorer; Posted by: shawkins Posted on: 11/08/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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How would firewalls help? enduser_z | 11/08/04

ActiveX maybe? Anton Philidor | 11/08/04

SP2 Not Affected? htotten | 11/09/04

It's like this... Taz_z | 11/09/04

Or switch to Linux or Mac FilledOut | 11/09/04

Linux or Mac? Feldwebel Wolfenstool | 11/09/04

Shoor youself in the foot? How? Linux User 147560 | 11/09/04

Capable Yes Secure NO! kelkins@... | 11/09/04

Links? cbiltcliffe@... | 11/09/04

(!) flatliner | 11/09/04

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