Re: Large ISP response to Code Red?

> To me, this is the answer. Server based systems usually have
> plenty of bandwidth. A different set of patches could be
> offered for the desktop class systems (Win9x, Me, 2k Prof.)
> that might be more bandwidth friendly and only applies to

small detail, IIRC, one of the windowsupdate servers fell victim to the CR
attack itself. So, here's a rethorical question: would you like your
system to be automatically updated ? What if the machine you trust is
infected ? Helluvaway to efficiently distribute a worm, no ?

kr=

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Received on Jul 31 2001