The Iserv Co., one of the
largest independent ISPs (Internet Service Providers) in Michigan, today
reported that it was able to stop nearly all incoming emails carrying the
MyDoom virus from reaching customers' email "in" boxes.
The MyDoom virus, a fast-spreading computer worm that triggered an attack
on the Web sites of two prominent business software makers February 1, was
detected by Iserv technicians on January 26, the same day the virus was
detected globally. Iserv's filtering software immediately began blocking the
infected emails. Soon after, Iserv technicians actively launched several
other filters to block variations of the MyDoom virus.
"This was by far one of the worst attacks we have seen," said Kevin
Mitchell, senior systems administrator for Iserv. "At its height, the worm
was creating 15% of all email traffic. We were able to respond immediately to
contain the worm and prevent most of the infected emails from reaching our
customers."
The MyDoom virus has caused more than $38.5 billion in economic damage so
far, making it one of the worst in history, according to the latest report
from mi2g Intelligence Unit (mi2g.net ), a British digital risk firm.
"We are pleased with the speed and responsiveness of our engineers in
containing this destructive worm and in our ability to shield our customers
from infection," said Victor Shepherd, chief executive officer of Iserv. "Our
customers, both business and residential, rely on safe, secure Internet
service. As a company, we are committed to protecting our customers' Internet
experience from the dangers of worms, viruses and other threats."
Iserv shielded most of its customers from the worm, including those of
Iserv's affiliate companies, Parrett in Benton Harbor, DataWise in Allegan and
EagleNet and IntraWorld in Holland.
Mitchell noted that traffic from the virus has substantially decreased,
though Iserv remains vigilant for variations of the virus.
About The Iserv Co.
Since its beginnings in 1995 as a local ISP, The Iserv Company
(ISERV) has grown rapidly as it has expanded the services it
provides. Iserv's Tier 1 Data Center is one of the leading facilities of its
kind in North America, with redundant and reliable networks, and engineering
and design expertise. Iserv's service offerings include Internet and Network
Access (Dialup, ISDN, DSL, Cable, Wireless, Dedicated Lines, Virtual Private
Networks), Data Center Services (Website Hosting, Server Hosting, Application
Hosting), and Website Design and Development.
