full-disclosure - msblast DDos counter measures

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From: llevier at argosnet.com (Laurent LEVIER)
Subject: msblast DDos counter measures

Marc,

 > therefore keeping machines from using windows update to get patches.
Because I have 15 000 machines to tell that...

 > the worm only hits windowsupdate.com
Glancing at multiple internet sites, the 2 main sites were mentionned, and 
so in doubt...

But it is not a very problem. Once we will be 100% sure of what DNS name is 
used, we could remove the other "redirected" DNS.
15 minutes after, the record will become valid again.

Brgrds

Laurent LEVIER
IT Systems & Networks Security Expert