Zotob Zeroes In On Plug And Play Flaw

Criminal hackers have begun trying to do to a Microsoft plug and play vulnerability what Sasser did to systems worldwide. This one doesn't spread through email; instead the visit Microsoft's web site and obtain a patch if they have not done so already. According to a Sophos statement, similar worms may soon be created: "We wouldn't be surprised if more worms were released which exploited this security hole in Microsoft's software," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos. David Utter is a staff writer for Murdok covering technology and business. Email him