Julia Deppe
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/ 5 July 2005

Teenager admits to unleashing internet worm

A German teenager confessed on the first day of his trial on Tuesday to creating the internet Sasser worm that waylaid millions of computers around the globe last year, a court official said. The Sasser worm had struck on May 1 and in less than a week hit thousands of companies and as many as 18-million computers worldwide.

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/ 11 November 2004

How to delight dad and mesmerise mum

It’s the same dilemma every holiday season: what to buy as a present for mum and dad. It’s easier to pick something for girlfriends, boyfriends, brothers and sisters. But often nothing comes to mind for your parents. The big day approaches, and in a panic you buy dad a tie and mum some perfumed soap.