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INTERNET THREAT UPDATE for 12-10-2001
ISS X-Force Special Operations Group

www.iss.net - Click on "Current Internet Threat" for full details.

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ALERTCON 1

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- - We return to AlertCon 1. The Goner and Badtrans Worms remain a
threat to those that have not updated their anti-virus protection and
applied the Microsoft patch for the Badtrans; however, this activity
is now assumed under the definition of AlertCon 1.

- - Now might be a good time to update all system and software patches
and to give thought to creating a Disaster Recovery Plan in
preparation for the time when a crisis will occur, either cyber or
physical.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
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- - Solutions, links to patches and information on the Badtrans Worm
can be found in the X-Force Security Brief.
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/securitybrief1.php 

- - The Goner Mass-Mailer Worm uses a subject line beginning with 'Hi'.
 Delete e-mails with 'Hi' in the subject line and review the X-Force
Alert for additional solutions.
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise104.php 

- - All users and systems administrators should update their anti-virus
software and initiate a virus scan.

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ATTACK SIGNATURE RANKING - global IDS, midnight - midnight, previous
day, % of total
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Unauthorized Access Attempt  52.32%       
Protocol Decode              43.82%       
Denial Of Service            01.69% 
Pre-Attack Probe             01.45%        
Suspicious Activity          00.72%        
Back Door                    00.01%           

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TOP TEN ATTACK DESTINATION PORTS - global IDS, midnight - midnight,
previous day, % of top ten (ports found at) 
http://www.networkice.com/Advice/Exploits/Ports/default.htm 
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80       (http)              95.26%    
69       (tftp)              01.73%        
22       (ssh)               00.80%         
25       (smtp)              00.74% 
21       (ftp)               00.60%        
6768     (unassigned)        00.39% 
53       (DNS)               00.19%         
1500     (Unassigned)        00.16%        
12754    (unassigned)        00.08%                 
515      (lp, lpr)           00.07%      

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BACKGROUND, COPYRIGHT NOTICE, and DISCLAIMER 
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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: 
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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
X-Force, MSS Special Operations Group
Internet Security Systems
6303 Barfield Road
Atlanta, GA 30328

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