Sasser Computer Worms (1 Viewer)

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Sasser, another computer worm, targeted machines with Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems in 2004. It spread quickly through a vulnerability in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service, which is responsible for managing user logins and credentials. The worm caused millions of PCs to blue screen and crash, which led many businesses to shut down their networks until the infection was dealt with.​

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