If you were surfing the 'net yesterday, you might've noticed having trouble reaching some sites. If you work in IT, you might have gotten a phone call yesterday morning to come in and start putting ...

On January 25 th 2003, the Slammer worm exploited a vulnerability in SQL Server 2000, to execute a buffer overflow attack, affecting customers of Microsoft’s relational database management system.

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. It appears that the alarming rate with which the SQL Slammer Worm moved over the globe now "[makes] ...

Upfront preparation helped my company ward off the SQL Slammer worm, which exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server and creates a flood of packets, similar to a ...