Conficker
Many anti-virus manufacturers are offering specific tools for detecting and removing Conficker. These applications do not require installation of a complete AV package. The easiest way to proceed is to download the tool on an uninfected computer, copy it onto a USB drive and then run it on the infected system. NOTE – all of [...]
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The Conficker worm has been stepping up its activities with reports made of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on a number of Russian websites. David Harley, director of malware research at ESET, working with researchers from Arbor Networks, claimed that a Russian newspaper is stating that attacks on tonks.ru, roem.ru and others are evidence [...]
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SEATTLE (Reuters) – Computer users’ growing fear of worms and viruses could be behind a recent spike in attacks on PCs via bogus security software, according to a Microsoft Corp report published on Wednesday. As the Conficker worm and other malicious software — known as malware — have grabbed headlines, more computer users have been [...]
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Scammers are sending bogus email disguised as a Microsoft security alert, in a criminal attempt to trick users into purchasing a rogue scanner (aka scareware). The fraudulent email reads as follows: ———————– Starting April 1st 2009 the ‘Conficker’ virus started infecting Windows users very quickly. Microsoft was advised by your Internet provider that your system [...]
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