Worm.ExploreZip

	Worm.ExploreZip
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In June, 1999 the Internet was hit by an e-mail worm even more virulent than Melissa.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: How many sites were hit?
A: While the worm was several times more virulent than Melissa, it didn't spread as far. Users were already burned once, and a little bit more wary. However, several large corporations (like Microsoft) did take down their e-mail servers for awhile.
Q: Why was it so virulent?
A: Several reasons. It spread using several mechanisms, not just through e-mail, but also through "File Sharing" within a WinNT environment. Rather than using Word macros, it was a full blown executable, meaning it had many more capabilities when ran. Finally, it seeked out and destroyed files, whereas the Melissa worm simply spread itself.

Wired: ExploreZip Worm Turns Again
US News: Worm with an attitude-Describes the Worm from a consumer perspective.
Computer terror can't be ignored- Jerusalem Post: Op-ed article that compares worms like this to terrorism.
FBI investigates computer 'worm' virus-CNN:
How the email worm works- CNET News.com: Explanation of the worm travels.
ZDNN: Special Report
Worm hits corporate networks hard- ZDNN: Worm also infects machines through shared drives as well as e-mail.
FBI on the Hunt for Explore Virus Creator- ZDNN: CyberCrime: Story about how the FBI's NIPC is joining the hunt.
Nailing Worm Author 'Difficult'- Wired: Richard Smith from Pharlap points out the the latest worm leaves fewer clues behind than the Melissa virus.
Worm Virus Wreaks Havoc For Two Days- Techweb: Continuing coverage of the worm.
Macs can contract ExploreZip, too!- ZDNN: It is claimed that if you run a PC Win32 emulator on a Macintosh, then the worm will run there as well. Of course, you must also be using Microsoft Office.