The the conficker virus rears its ugly head
again. Having a completely up to date anti-virus installation by
itself is NOT sufficient against this virus. There is a Microsoft
vulnerability that this virus can exploit EVEN IF your anti-virus
software is up to date.
From the internet:
The Conficker worm mostly spreads across
networks. If it finds a vulnerable computer, it turns off the automatic backup
service, deletes previous restore points, disables many security services,
blocks access to a number of security web sites and opens infected machines to
receive additional programs from the malware’s creator. The worm then tries to
spread itself to other computers on the same network.
Advice to Stay Safe from the Conficker/Downadup Worm:
- Run a good security suite.
- Keep your computer updated with the latest patches. If you don’t know how
to do this, have someone help you set your system to update itself.
- Don’t use “free” security scans that pop up on many web sites. All too
often these are fake, using scare tactics to try to get you to purchase their
“full” service. In many cases these are actually infecting you while they run.
There is reason to believe that the creators of the Conficker worm are
associated with some of these fake security products.
- Turn off the “autorun” feature that will automatically run programs found
on memory sticks and other USB devices.
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