Virus Alert: Conficker Worm Set to Strike Tomorrow – April 1st
Attention all computer users: I know tomorrow is April Fools Day, but this is no joke. A new virus named Conficker Worm has been reportedly set to be unleashed tomorrow, April 1, 200. Even news on TV reported this and gave some tips in case your computer is infected by this worm.
In my opinion, this is a dangerous virus because it hides itself like a spy and record your keystrokes to hack your password and personal information.
So be observant as soon as you turn on your machine, and make sure you know how to protect your PC from this malicious program.
What is Conficker.C Worm Virus
The Conflicker.C worm tries to take advantage of a problem with Windows vulnerability to quietly install itself. The worm also tries to spread by copying itself into shared folders on networks and by infecting USB devices such as memory sticks. The program automatically turns off various security settings built into Microsoft Windows. It seems to block users from going to major Web sites that provide anti-virus protection. It may also contain instructions for infected computers to contact a control system, somewhere out there in cyberspace, on April 1.
What Are the Signs that Your Computer Is Infected?
Conficker – once installed in your machine – disallows you to do things to protect your PC. So check if you:
- Can’t access security sites
- Can’t access Microsoft fixes pages
- Can’t turn off computer normally (START > Shut Down)
If your computer is not running normally, read on for some last minute survival tips…
Protect Yourself from Conficker Worm:
- Update your Anti-Virus Definition File
- Don’t share USB thumb drives and storage devices from untrusted/unknown systems or persons. PC viruses and worms such as Conficker infect USB thumb drives, picture frames, etc, once they connect to an infected machine
- change password if you doubt your computer
- disconnect from internet right away and scan/clean your machines
- contact financial institutions if you feel your identity is compromised
- don’t open any email attachments
Do you have other tips to share with us? Feel free to leave a comment. Good night Jersey City!
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ironically, to help people from getting infected with a computer virus, the government could issue a public statement telling people to not stay indoors… stay outside as much as possible
Actually NMAP have a feature to detect conficker infected PC