RE: FBI Virus Alerts

[Krul Thomas <Thomas.Krul () ocipep gc ca>]

On a related note, ISTS posted "A Predictive Analysis on Cyber Attacks
During The War On Terrorism" recently:
http://www.ists.dartmouth.edu/ISTS/counterterrorism/cyber_attacks.htm

> From that page:
"This report analyzes the possibility of cyber attacks against U.S. and
allied information infrastructures in response to anticipated military
strikes
against terrorists and nation-state sponsors. While many have speculated
about the possibility for such cyber attacks, this report provides a
detailed, fact-based assessment of the situation. It examines recent trends
and precedents and sets out in detail the potential types, targets, and
sources of cyber attacks that we should be prepared for. It also makes
concrete recommendations for protective actions."

Apologies if this has been posted by someone previously.


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Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 1:03 PM
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Subject: FBI Virus Alerts



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Hi All,

My boss has just had a phone call from one of our software vendors who has
in turn been talking with a rep from Cardinal Software.  He said that the
FBI
have just finnished a meeting with many of the major software vendors
regarding a flood of new Terrorist related viruses about to be released in
the next couple of hours.  Some are supposed to be new, others are variants
of Nimda (which will presumably have a more profound effect this time).

Has anyone else heard these reports?  If it is true, we could have an even
larger epidemic on our hands.  I know everyone this list has their patches
upto date though right?  =)  As well all know though, new explouits are
released everyday so be vigilant people & keep an eye out.  I would expect
Cardinal to lie about this kind of thing to their customers...

Scratch ya later
Stu


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