Why is spybot exploiting a Symantec vulnerability to turn computers into zombies? (from: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6150560.html?tag=nl.e550 )
The Spybot S&D program isn't.
Spybot the antispyware program is called Spybot-Search & Destroy.
Here is a description of a W32.Spybot.Worm:
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-053013-5943-99
Down in the Notes you will see a reference to 'the Spybot worm family.'
This is a completely different thing from Spybot-Search & Destroy,the program.
gypsyangel
2007-01-20, 08:26
The "Spybot" the article mentioned has to do w/ a spyware program. OUR Spybot (Hence the S&D addition) REMOVES spyware and malware. :oops: