here is the workaround for the failed patch issued by MS-
" postings indicate
that the problem still exists on fully patched XP/2000 systems. A workaround is
to block ports 139/tcp and 445/tcp at the network perimeter to prevent attacks
from the Internet."
Also they arrested a german boy today for writing sasser see:
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1106-5208655.html?tag=header.newsfeed
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