Symantec / Norton Anti Virus attacks China

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  • u-Bob
    there's no $$$ in porn
    • Jul 2005
    • 33063

    #1

    Symantec / Norton Anti Virus attacks China

    well, kinda

    Flawed Symantec update cripples Chinese PCs

    A Symantec antivirus signature update mistakenly quarantined two critical system files in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows XP last week, crippling PCs throughout China.

    According to the Chinese Internet Security Response Team (CISRT), users of Norton Antivirus, Norton Internet Security 2007 and Norton 360 who installed an antivirus signature update released by Symantec on May 17 could not reboot their PCs. The update reportedly mistook two Windows system files--"netapi32.dll" and "lsasrv.dll"--as the Backdoor.Haxdoo Trojan horse. The two files were subsequently quarantined.

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    According to CCTV.com, which is part of China's largest national TV network, the problem has affected millions of PCs ...
    http://news.com.com/Flawed+Symantec+...3-6186271.html
  • Ravage
    Confirmed User
    • Mar 2007
    • 2242

    #2
    Somehow, I'm sure gas prices will increase with this report.
    Formerly known as Adult Rental Chris
    ICQ - 452-693-463 | Skype: xravagex

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    • The Walrus
      So Fucking Banned
      • Mar 2007
      • 898

      #3

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      • munki
        Do Fun Shit.
        • Dec 2004
        • 13393

        #4
        Was this an oops... or an "oops"

        I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

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        • u-Bob
          there's no $$$ in porn
          • Jul 2005
          • 33063

          #5
          Originally posted by munki
          Was this an oops... or an "oops"
          or payback cuz the Chinese kidnapped Jack Bauer...

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