[wplug] Parametric worm!

[Vanco, Donald]

 [From Pete Lindstrom, Spire Security, petelind at spiresecurity.com]

*<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.