News from Deccan Chronicle dt 5th April 2006
"Refined Virus to target servers.
The 'Bagel' worm, that was originally designed to tick receipients into opening malicious programmes attached to emails, has returned to infect Indian servers.
However, this time around, the worm has been modified by hackers and comes equipped with root kit technology, that gives the worm the ability to bury itself in hidden locations, download programmes and caputure information for days or weeks, without being discovered.
The improved worm has Bagel worm also has the ability to delete any security related files such as Firewalls and anti-virus software, when opened. "
Last week an e-securty firm from Finland reported that an ISO 9001:2000 company in New Delhi involved in prosthetics, was hacked and infected by Bagel worm. Warnings were issued to system admins around the world to block access to the infected Indian server.
Although, their servers appear to be disinfected, the company learnt of the breach only when this newspaper contacted the officials for a response.
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