The MPHPT has been notified that one of the effects of the MS
Blaster worm which takes advantage of the vulnerability of Microsoft
Windows is that Internet usage through a dial-up connection can
result in the connection staying live for a long period of time.
The MPHPT has taken this state of affairs into consideration and
has requested ISPs, through the Telecom Service Association and
the Japan Internet Providers Association, which are an industry
body, that they keep subscribers informed and warned via their websites
and email. Also, a warning addressed to general users has been posted
on the MPHPT website at http://www.soumu.go.jp
For details refer to the Japanese web site
http://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/daijinkanbou/030902_1.pdf |
For further information about this press
release, please contact:
International Policy Division, International Affairs Department
Telecommunications Bureau
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications
Tel: (03) 5253-5920 Fax: (03) 5253-5924
feedback_e-telecom@soumu.go.jp
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