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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 SPECIAL INTERNET THREAT UPDATE for Dec 4th, 2001 ISS X-Force Special Operations Group ****************************************************** ALERTCON 2 ****************************************************** **********************ALERT*************************** - - We have just upgraded to AlertCon 2 based upon the rapid propagation of the Worm_Gone.A. - ------------------------------------------------------ RECOMMENDATIONS - ------------------------------------------------------ - - For the Worm_Gone.A, your Anti-Virus vendor should have a solution within a matter of hours. Please refer to your vendor's site or refer to these sites: http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_GO NE.A http://www.europe.fsecure.com/v-descs/goner.shtml http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.goner.a@mm .html - ------------------------------------------------------ BACKGROUND, COPYRIGHT NOTICE, and DISCLAIMER - ------------------------------------------------------ Background. We provide this information in the spirit of PDD 63 to help security professionals wage the war against Internet threats more effectively. Information in this update derived primarily from global, real time, 24 x 7 IDS feeds, ISS X-Force R&D Team research, and professional liaison. Other sources as noted. AlertCon 1 reflects the global, malicious, determined, 24 x 7 attacks experienced by all networks. AlertCon 2 means increased vigilance/action recommended due to a specific threat or concern. AlertCon 3 means increased attacks against specific targets or vulnerabilities on a scale that is unusually high, action required. AlertCon 4 reflects an Internet emergency for a target or group of targets whose business continuity may depend on some sort of immediate, decisive action. All summaries cover 24 hours the previous workday, GMT. Monday summaries may cover some weekend activity. Copyright 2001 Internet Security Systems, Inc. Permission is granted for the redistribution of the Internet Threat Update electronically. It is not to be sold or edited in any way without express consent of ISS. Refer comments or questions to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an 'as is' condition. There are no warranties with regard to this information. In no event shall the author be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information. Any use of this information is at the user's own risk. No other use authorized. FOIA Exemption 4. Patrick Gray Manager, Internet Threat Intelligence Center MSS Special Operations Group 6303 Barfield Road Atlanta, GA 30328 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP 7.0 iQA/AwUBPA0BJJG41ROSQPncEQJSPwCgia1h4gYeFIQZn3vEqySb6GKxbuAAn3AJ COZD/vFm476IE8uYn3bB4syB =ezA6 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
