What Was One Reason the Slammer Worm Was Successful Against

question 48

Multiple Choice

What was one reason the Slammer worm was successful against SQL Server database servers in early 2003?

• A) It gained access through a previously unknown vulnerability in SQL server
• B) Many administrators had not installed new patches designed to block this attack
• C) It was a polymorphic worm that rapidly changed signatures
• D) It was a stealth worm that was difficult to detect

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