Last modified: January 27, 2005 1:40 PM PST

Bagle, MySQL worm turn on the heat

Database worm could spread through thousands of Windows systems. Also: Bagle returns and a Trojan rides in on Microsoft patching.

MySQL worm hits Windows systems

Databases protected by weak passwords on Windows-based machines could allow a worm to spread to several thousand systems.
January 27, 2005

Bagle virus makes a return

The mass-mailing virus is starting to spread worldwide, antivirus firms have warned.
January 27, 2005

Trojan piggybacks on Microsoft patching

update Fake e-mail warning of a Windows security problem tries to fool people into downloading and installing a program.
January 26, 2005

 

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