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justed writes "http://www.fbi.gov/page2/sept05/globalpartnerships091905.htm
09/19/05
Sasser author arrives at court in July
Sasser author arrives at court in July. AP Photo
In the spring of 2004, millions of Internet-connected computers around the world suddenly began to sputter and spontaneously reboot. Entire systems had to be shut down—disrupting vital services in Hong Kong hospitals, the British Coast Guard, Taiwan post offices, Australian train stations, banks, and many other businesses and government departments worldwide.
The culprit? “Sasser”: a set of malicious codes—more than just a worm or virus—that took advantage of a security vulnerability in computer operating systems. Unlike many previous cyber attacks, this one didn't spread through e-mail attachments. Computers could become infected simply by being turned on.
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