Microsoft, under attack, releases Blaster security advice
InfoWorld | at | by Mike
With a new version of the W32.Blaster worm on the loose and set to spawn a massive DoS (denial of service) attack on a Microsoft Web site Saturday, the software maker released a set of security guidelines for users Friday in an effort to minimize the damage.
Ironically, the call for preventative measures came while the software maker was investigating another DoS attack on its site that occurred late Thursday. A spokeswoman for Microsoft said Friday that the current attack was not due to Blaster, however, and that they were still investigating the cause.