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Posted - 2002-07-31 : 08:19:21

kalpesh writes "Hi
I have install SQL 2000 Server on my machine
A virus called Digispid.B.Worm on the machine he automatically changes SQL sa password

IF tere is ant sequrity patch pl send me information

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Posted - 2002-07-31 : 10:23:36

You don't need a patch -- just be sure not to leave your password blank. And if your machine has already been infected, use the antivirus software to clean it out, and then reset all SQL and OS passwords.

More info can be found here:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/digispid.b.worm.html

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