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Posted - 2002-06-27 : 09:09:28
John writes "Pardon my lack of knowledge about SQL.. but i am running a firewall on my home computer and atleast 30 times a session i am getting hits from microsoft SQL servers attempting to access my computer... what are they??.. and why is this occurring especially so often??.. also.. is there anyways to stop it?? your rapid response to this problem is appreciated..
John"

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Posted - 2002-06-27 : 09:18:23
There has been a worm that preyed on SQL Servers a while ago. The worm would propagate by scanning the net for other vulnerable servers.

More info on that worm can be found here:

http://news.com.com/2100-1001-919461.html?legacy=cnet&tag=pt.msn.cdf.hl.ne_9938072

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