Bangkok--Aug 19--Hill & Knowlton
The Internet worm called Zotob targets Windows 2000; customers running Windows XP and other Windows versions are not impacted.
Microsoft Thailand would like to make its customers aware of a new worm named Zotob affecting Windows 2000 operating system. Windows XP and other Windows versions have not been affected.
To address the issue, Microsoft recommends users visit: www.microsoft.com/security/incident/zotob.mspx. The site will assess the user’s security on the users PC and also provides advice and a no-cost, software-based cleaner tool that customers can use to automatically remove the Zotob worm and its variants from infected PCs after deploying the security update.
Microsoft is working closely with law enforcement to help identify and bring to justice those responsible for this malicious activity. At the same time, Microsoft is working closely with the anti-virus community and other industry partners to help protect our customers. Customers using a firewall are generally protected against the Zotob threat.
Customers in the Thailand who believe they may have been affected by this attack can receive support by linking to the URL above.
For further information, please contact:
Suphada Jaidee
Hill & Knowlton Thailand
Tel: 0-2627 3501 ext 209
Fax. 0-2627 3510
Email: [email protected] End.