Microsoft's Titan to delete 10 worms and viruses

Posted on Tuesday, January 11 2005 @ 18:26 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Later this day Microsoft will make its virus removal tool available to its users. It will be a pre-programmed tool that deletes 10 of the most spreaded worms and viruses, including Blaster, Sasser, MyDoom and Nachi.

According to a note released to Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals), the initial version of the tool, code-named Titan, will be able to detect and delete the Blaster, Sasser, MyDoom, DoomJuice, Zindos, Berweb/Download.Ject, Gailbot and Nachi viruses.

The tool will be updated on a monthly base. But Microsoft said that in the event of a major virus or worm outbreak it will push make updates available outside of the monthly cycle

More info at eWeek

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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