microsoft.com

Fri Aug 15 23:40:49 UTC 2003

Crist Clark wrote:
> Some news outlets are reporting this is actually Microsoft's plan,
> 
>   http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105_2-5064433.html
> 

I'm sure Microsoft is aware that many networks are severly pissed off 
about the extra overhead they are enduring because of this worm. I think 
my helpdesk said, "Fry 'em." While we'll continue monitoring and 
cleaning up systems scanning for infections, the DOS side of the worm 
and variants is rather tame and will be allowed through so long as it 
meets standard egress/ingress policy. I just can't see a bunch of 
already employee starved networks devoting more resources just to save 
Microsoft from their own vulnerability.

-Jack