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Nimda |
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An extremely effective denial-of-service worm that takes advantage of numerous security loopholes in Microsoft's Web server (IIS) and browser (IE) software. Meaning "admin" backwards, Nimda usurps disk space in both clients and servers by depositing unwanted files in local folders and network shares and attaching itself to executables. |
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Government agencies face ongoing security risks from viruses, worms and sophisticated blended threats, such as Code Red, Nimda and Klez, that target network vulnerabilities, rapidly infect via multiple means, compromise data and co-opt networks during coordinated cyber attacks. Note: NIMDA is a computer virus that was released in September 2001. The application runs on all Windows operating systems and can detect system scans and intrusions, and attacks such as CodeRed and Nimda. |
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