Security Firms Warn Of New Code Red Variant

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2003-03-20

Cluley said so few servers are vulnerable that a widespread attack is unlikely, but even a contained infection could cause Internet slowdowns and other problems.

Security firms have discovered another variant of the Code Red worm that wreaked havoc on computer systems worldwide in the summer of 2001. However, it appears that measures taken in the wake of that attack may prevent the new virus from spreading or causing significant damage.

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