Getting ready for Kama Sutra

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In summary, businesses should be on the lookout for emails that may contain references to the Kama Sutra worm on Friday, and be careful not to open them. XP home edition is not recommended because it has been known to have security problems.
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o:) Watch out for those dirty emails on Friday:
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6031881.html [Broken]
Businesses have been warned to brace themselves for a possible traffic spike next week caused by the Kama Sutra worm.

The virus, dubbed Nyxem.E among other names, was first reported on Jan. 16. It is thought to have infected more than half a million PCs. Security vendor IronPort warned Thursday that these machines are now hard-coded to propagate the virus on Feb. 3.
The Internet community will not know the scale of the February attack until it occurs. "It depends on how many hosts are infected," Steer said. "At the moment it's just sitting there quietly, and we won't know how many home users have been infected until Feb. 3."

Businesses should warn their employees not to open suspicious e-mails, and to know what these e-mails may look like. "The subject lines may contain some references to pornography--fairly typical stuff," Steer said.
 
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Uh oh, now we'll know quickly enough who is opening emails about porn on their work computers. :rolleyes: If the computers are already infected, and they know what it is, can't they detect it now, before it starts propagating?
 
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Microsoft's response is pretty good:

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=DKSDTPBSRN2R0QSNDBCCKHSCJUMEKJVN?articleID=177105799 [Broken]

Basically, they have the sofware but they won't be releasing the removal tool until the infection hits.

I think this move is simply a way for Microsoft to push their next version of windows which should come out before the holiday seasons. They are going to say that Windows XP has a lot of security problems so you should upgrade.
 
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dduardo said:
They are going to say that Windows XP has a lot of security problems so you should upgrade.
:rofl: Only microsoft could get away with a marketing strategy like that..."Our last product was a piece of crap, so you should buy our new product." :rofl:
 
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Moonbear said:
:rofl: Only microsoft could get away with a marketing strategy like that..."Our last product was a piece of crap, so you should buy our new product." :rofl:


That is quite literally how they sold XP home edition. "Yeah, Windows ME was a piece of crap, so you really need XP."
 
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If the computers are already infected, and they know what it is, can't they detect it now, before it starts propagating?

Too many admins are sloppy... yeh they probably could contain it...
 
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Anttech said:
Too many admins are sloppy... yeh they probably could contain it...


Most PCs don't have admins. Just users.
 
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Networks are what stop worms propogating, you can contain worms very easily from popogating across the www.
 

1. What is the Kama Sutra?

The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian text that discusses human sexuality and relationships. It is a guide to living a fulfilling and pleasurable life, both physically and emotionally.

2. Is the Kama Sutra only about sex?

No, the Kama Sutra covers a variety of topics related to love, relationships, and human behavior. It includes advice on how to find and maintain a healthy and happy partnership, as well as techniques for physical intimacy.

3. Do I need a partner to practice the Kama Sutra?

While some positions in the Kama Sutra are designed for couples, there are also solo practices and techniques that can be done alone. The Kama Sutra is a comprehensive guide for individuals to enhance their own pleasure and self-discovery, as well as for couples to deepen their connection.

4. Is the Kama Sutra only for heterosexual couples?

No, the Kama Sutra is for all types of relationships and sexual orientations. It promotes love and pleasure between any two consenting adults and encourages exploration and communication in a relationship.

5. How can I prepare for practicing the Kama Sutra?

Before engaging in any physical practices from the Kama Sutra, it is important to have open and honest communication with your partner. It is also recommended to set the mood with candles, music, and any other elements that create a sensual and relaxing atmosphere. It is also important to have a level of physical fitness and flexibility to safely perform some of the more advanced positions.

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