[4/6/2008]

Worm hits several SA sites - commentary on the
latest SQL injection worm by internationally known
security specialist Dino Covotsos

Many South African Web sites hit by a SQL worm last
month are still not safe to visit.

Dino Covotsos, CEO of penetration testing and
security company Telspace Systems, says the sites
include MNet, MWeb, 702, Highveld, Piggspeak,
News24, Private Property and SABC.

“The sites were not infected by a virus, but
rather exploited by an automated SQL attack
from compromised computers.”

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