Full FeedFBI and other law enforcement agencies shut down networks due to unknown virus
On Thursday, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies were forced to shut down their systems as a precaution against an unknown virus affecting their computers. The shut down was a security measure to ensure that none of the data on the systems were compromised. As an extra preventative measure, the U.S. Marshals disconnected their system access from the Justice Department computers.
Although no official word has been released on the nature of the virus, early reports are linking the problem to the Neeris worm. It is said that the agencies have hired Trend Micro with assistance in resolving the issue. A spokesperson for Trend Micro let the press know that the U.S. Marshals were using an older version of anti-virus and malware software.
The FBI reported similar issues as the U.S. Marshals and shut down their Internet access and email. It was indicated that other agencies were affected as well, but have yet to be named. Currently, both departments are still working to secure their networks as quickly as possible.
Read: [Yahoo Tech]
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That god idea and action being taken by US Army against unknown Virus.
What a joke that it is warned that beware of unknown virus why. virus is virus means harmful, but not and ver helpful and co-operative..
Since it is programmed to disturb legal copy of software and harm the system.
Protect your system and use internet security…
So beware of Any known and unknown viruses..
Thanx..
on June 4, 2009 at 01:47 AM - LINK