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Microsoft SQL Worm Hits Thousands of Servers

May 22, 2002

A SQL exploit worm named SQLSnake or DoubleTap has been spotted infecting nearly 7,000 servers since early this week. A hybrid of executeable code, JavaScript, and batch files, it takes advantage of an old vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and only works if there is no password on the administrator account. The worm adds […]

N-Stalker Releases SQLSnake Removal Utility

May 22, 2002

A SQL exploit worm named SQLSnake or DoubleTap has been spotted infecting nearly 7,000 servers since early this week. A hybrid of executeable code, JavaScript, and batch files, it takes advantage of an old vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and only works if there is no password on the administrator account. The worm adds […]

N-Stalker Announces the Release of N-Stealth 3.0

April 11, 2002

We’re excited to announce the release of N-Stealth 3.0, which is a free upgrade for all of our customers. N-Stealth 3.0 is a comprehensive web server security-auditing tool that scans for over 19,000 vulnerabilities. It is ideal for system administrators, security consultants, and IT professionals. The software’s wide array of scanning techniques and extensive security-hole […]

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