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Friday, Jun 04, 2004
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Software Symantec upgrades Korgo threat Our Bureau
Hyderabad , June 3 SYMANTEC Corporation, the Internet security solutions provider, has alerted users about increased submissions in the last 12 hours of W32.Korgo.F worm and has upgraded threat from level 2 to level 3. W32.Korgo.F worm attempts to propagate by exploiting a Microsoft Windows vulnerability publicly announced on April 13. This blended threat affects computer users on Windows 2000 and Windows XP. W32.Korgo.F will listen on TCP ports 113 and 3067 and could potentially open backdoors on those ports. The Senior Director, Symantec Security Response, Mr Alfred Huger, in a statement said, "W32.Korgo.F includes backdoor functionality that could leave systems open to unauthorised access. This backdoor functionality could result in a loss of confidential data and may also compromise security settings." "This threat is another example of why it is critical for computer users to be diligent in applying security patches, keeping virus definitions updated, and following best practices."
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