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POSTED: Mar 30, 2009 5:55 PM (GMT)
You might also want to take a look at this article, released today on SearchSecurity: Microsoft calls next Conficker variant “manageable”
Thanks,
Jenny
Community Manager
Conficker virus
Is this a hoax or the real thing? How can I add extra software to keep from getting the bug?
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Mar 28, 2009 5:28 AM GMT
UPDATED:
March 30, 2009 5:55:06 PM GMT
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Answer Wiki:
It is not a scam, it's very real and a huge threat. Here is some helpful information on this for you. Microsoft update 958644 is a must to install immediately if it is not already on your computer.
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Check out my blog The Conficker Analysis - are you ready for April 1?. Note that CERT sent a notice with a simple test to see if you may be infected by Conficker - simply try going to the following websites.
* http://www.symantec.com/norton/theme.jsp?themeid=conficker_worm&inid=us_ghp_link_conficker_worm
* http://www.mcafee.com
If a user is unable to reach either of these websites, a Conficker infection may be indicated (the most current variant of Conficker interferes with queries for these sites, preventing a user from visiting them). If a Conficker infection is suspected, the user should run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and install updates available from the Microsoft Update site.
=================
Check out my blog The Conficker Analysis - are you ready for April 1?. Note that CERT sent a notice with a simple test to see if you may be infected by Conficker - simply try going to the following websites.
* http://www.symantec.com/norton/theme.jsp?themeid=conficker_worm&inid=us_ghp_link_conficker_worm
* http://www.mcafee.com
If a user is unable to reach either of these websites, a Conficker infection may be indicated (the most current variant of Conficker interferes with queries for these sites, preventing a user from visiting them). If a Conficker infection is suspected, the user should run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and install updates available from the Microsoft Update site.
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