Internet worm disparages Tony Blair, attacks Web site

spinbaby

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Wed Sep-10-03 11:42 AM
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Internet worm disparages Tony Blair, attacks Web site

I suppose it was only a matter of time...
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Internet worm disparages Tony Blair, attacks Web site

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When activated, the worm overwrites files on the victim's computer with the text "Infected by the WIN32.SORT-IT-OUT-BLAIR Virus!" and can display a message attacking Blair and accusing him of wasting money on immigrants instead of spending it on education or the British heath system, according to Sophos.

The worm also attempts to launch a denial-of-service attack on www.number-10.gov.uk, the Web site of 10 Downing St...

http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/virus/story/0,10801,84653,00.html

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T_i_B

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Wed Sep-10-03 12:35 PM
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1. BNP computer virus?

When activated, the worm overwrites files on the victim's computer with the text "Infected by the WIN32.SORT-IT-OUT-BLAIR Virus!" and can display a message attacking Blair and accusing him of wasting money on immigrants

Sounds like a BNP loving wingnut sending that virus if you ask me. All in all rather stupid really as Blair panders to the I hate immigrants so much my teeth hurt crowd constantly. :eyes:

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