Conficker virus to infect in 3hrs?

[Lethal_NFS]

On February 12, 2009, Microsoft announced a U.S. $250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker malicious code on the Internet. Microsoft's reward offer stems from the company's recognition that the Conficker worm is a criminal attack. Microsoft wants to help the authorities catch the criminals responsible for it. Residents of any country are eligible for the reward, in accordance with the laws of that country, because Internet viruses affect the Internet community worldwide.

What Happens on April 1, 2009?

Systems infected with the latest version of Conficker will begin to use a new algorithm to determine what domains to contact. Microsoft has not identified any other actions scheduled to take place on April 1, 2009. It is possible that systems with the latest version of Conficker may be updated with a newer version of Conficker on April 1 by contacting domains on the new domain list. However, these systems could be updated on any date before or after April 1 as well using the "peer-to-peer" updating channel in the latest version of Conficker.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../dd452420.aspx


The virus is supposed to steal passwords to everything you have done on your PC. Those with the virus will not be able to visit Microsofts website to find a solution. I am pretty sure that this is not an April fools joke since I have been hearing about this virus for the past few days now.

I guess you need to make sure everything is up to date. Anti-virus and Windows updates.

[Đipic]

Yeah, just make sure you have the latest updates and you should be fine... hopefully.

[MjW]

Every major anti-virus maker has their own version of Conficker Worm removal tool. Just chose one and download it, they are free.

[hillybilly]

Last part is april fools. But the virus is real, not that powerful

[Lethal_NFS]

Last part is april fools. But the virus is real, not that powerful

You think Microsoft would put an April fools joke on their security section of their website? Sounds unprofessional to me. April fools is for kids.

[Fergus2k8]

I'm not infected with Conficker because I still can go on anti-virus websites but can I still get infected?

[justintheman99]

Has anything even been 100% CONFIRMED yet as to what this virus is capable of? I have read a few reports on it and basically no one seems to have obtained any solid facts yet. Seems it is more speculation than anything.

[Lethal_NFS]

Has anything even been 100% CONFIRMED yet as to what this virus is capable of? I have read a few reports on it and basically no one seems to have obtained any solid facts yet. Seems it is more speculation than anything.

How can anyone know 100% what this virus will do until its done? I am pretty sure that Microsoft programmers can take an infected PC and dig in to the codes to see what the virus is capable of doing.

[justintheman99]

How can anyone know 100% what this virus will do until its done? I am pretty sure that Microsoft programmers can take an infected PC and dig in to the codes to see what the virus is capable of doing.

I think you may have answered your own question.

I just think until there is any 100% confirmed information there is no use to get too excited over this.

[SpyroViper]

Poor Microsoft. I'll be happily using my Mac worm free

Saying that, it is a shame that this is happening. Viruses and worms are never nice. There should be harsher rules, like.. 25 years in jail minimum sentence with no chance of perol

[Lethal_NFS]

I think you may have answered your own question.

I just think until there is any 100% confirmed information there is no use to get too excited over this.

Lets say there is a virus floating around that doctors say is capable of stopping your heart. But nobody knows for sure until the virus has taken full affect. Would you not get too excited about this? lol Better to take the most precaution rather than to take it lightly and have something bad happen to your PC. Its not every day that a virus makes its way on to the national news.

[Fergus2k8]

Is the windows update the ones where you go shut down your computer and it says install updates and shut down. With like a shield symbol over the shut down button. Is that the updates everyone is talking about?

[keefy]

I'm not infected with Conficker because I still can go on anti-virus websites but can I still get infected?

Yes because you are connected to the internet.
Many people say they do not need AV or firewalls etc but you can get viruses by meerely browsing a website that has been compromised and if your OS and Internet browser are not up to date you risk beign exploited.

I use NOD32 and have done for the last 4 years without any infections, it has caught a few when I broseda couple of dodgy warexz sites in the past.
Nod32 - http://www.eset.co.uk/

Nod32 Free scanner - http://www.eset.co.uk/ThreatCenter/OnlineScanner

[HaTriX]

Yes because you are connected to the internet.
Many people say they do not need AV or firewalls etc but you can get viruses by meerely browsing a website that has been compromised and if your OS and Internet browser are not up to date you risk beign exploited.

I use NOD32 and have done for the last 4 years without any infections, it has caught a few when I broseda couple of dodgy warexz sites in the past.
Nod32 - http://www.eset.co.uk/

Nod32 Free scanner - http://www.eset.co.uk/ThreatCenter/OnlineScanner

Quoted because he is right. If you don't use windows firewall, like me, you can very easily get a virus just by clicking on a site. The site I get my naruto from recently gave me a virus upon clicking on my bookmarks and going to it. Avast! instantly told me there was a virus and i aborted the connection.

[Xelios]

Guess I'm the only one that thinks this is just a huge April Fools joke. I don't believe in the virus at all.

[adzzz man]

im on avg is that gonna save me

[HaTriX]

im on avg is that gonna save me

Really, I don't think there is anything to worry about. If nothing happens to your computer, then your fine. This probably is fake, or just a worm that does nothing at all. Either way, I'm running windows 7, so i don't think i can even get the worm, seeing as it was designed for XP and Vista.

[Rapture]

It's a really old virus that apparently got an update to be stealthier. No worries.