Green Apple has received reports on the Sasser worm. The worm exploits a software bug found in the Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 operating systems to gain access to the PC. The bug is documented here. The exploits, if successful, will grant attackers full access to the victims' computers. The worm spreads by scanning IP addresses in the Internet for the vulnerability.

Users are encouraged to patch their Windows Operating System through Windows Update.

If you believe that your computer is compromised and could use help, please do not hesitate to give us a call. As always, Green Apple users are welcome to bring in their machines for worm/virus scans and worm/virus removals.

Related Links

For more information about Sasser, please visit:
     http://www.greenapple.com/support/security/pc-sentry/sasser.htm

For more information on worms and viruses in general and prevention techniques, please see
    http://www.greenapple.com/support/library/virus-faq.htm

To learn more about these viruses and other computer threats, please see our pc security pages:
  www.greenapple.com/support/security/