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*<Adjective> Computer Worm <verb> Internet*

In the wee hours of <date>, a <adjective> computer worm spread <adverb> throughout the Internet. Dubbed <silly name> because <ridiculous reason that doesn't explain anything about how it works>, and also known as <another random name> and <another random name>, the worm has infected an estimated <number> systems within <length of time>. Experts are calling this worm the most <adjective> since <date in the past>.

The worm exploits a hole in <Microsoft product name> that was first identified <number> months ago by <security company name>. In an attempt to secure the planet, <same company> released detailed information about the vulnerability and how to exploit it. They also mentioned how to fix it, but apparently <noun> listened. Coincidentally, the worm that exploited this hole was also first identified by <same company>. Even more coincidentally, they make a product to protect against <noun>.

"Actually, it's not really a <noun>, it's a <noun>," said <Pete Lindstrom, or some other person seeking publicity>. " A true <noun> works by <random filler that nobody will read>."

The worm's payload <verb> every system by <verb ending in -ing> the <noun>. Comparatively speaking, this is much worse than <another worm> but not as bad as <another worm>. The computers of <place> were hit the hardest. Current damage is estimated at <dollar figure more than the GNP of two-thirds of the world's nations>. " This worm has the potential to <something or other>," said <Pete Lindstrom, or some other person trying hard to come up with something interesting to say ;-)>. " It just goes to show you that <another something or other>."

Though there is no way to protect against this particular bug, experts recommend trying <longshot one> or <longshot two>, neither of which matter, since nobody will do it anyway.

[Note - taken from comp.risks, posted by permission of Pete Lindstrom. My thanks to him - ed]

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