Conficker still a threat

[Ron2K]

A computer worm that first appeared more than two years ago is still a threat, even though security experts were successful in mitigating possible damage.

The Conficker worm, which originally appeared in 2008, is an example of a "botnet" type of malware. It infects a computer by being downloaded from the Internet or from a mass storage device that has a copy. Unlike malware that simply uses a host computer to send spam or steal personal information, Conficker is flexible - it can be asked to do a variety of things. That flexibility is what makes it so dangerous, according to a report from the Conficker Working Group, a team of experts that came together to tackle the malware.

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[DeathStrike]

*updates spybot*
*updates ad-aware*
*updates avast*
*updates Microsoft Security Essentials*
*updates MS Updates*
*updates Comodo Firewall*
*Runs full system scans*

*Hopes i am in the clear.*

i am quite paranoid about my pc getting viruses.

[Hman]

meh

[Firestrm_ZA]

meh

+1

[Johnny Fairplay]

If it's such a threat, why can't I even download Conficker after trying for hours to find it... quite strange.

[Stuart]

[Johnny Fairplay]

As a matter of fact, try downloading any virus... it's not happening. What is Jamin's web address I'm sure it's crawling with viruses to download.

[Stuart]

As a matter of fact, try downloading any virus

Um, sure, I'll get right on that.

[Slimshaedy]

Why would you want to download a virus?

and I'm not too worried about viruses,if you keep a backup of your important data you should be fine!

[-Prometheus-]

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