Monday, March 30, 2009

April 1 - Virus Outbreak

Now don't panic...On April 1st the Conflicker or Downadup Virus will change the way it communicates with its command and control servers. Causing all sorts of havoc on the internet. So should you be concerned??? Not really...The keys the beating this virus is to make sure all Windows Updates are installed Here is the link to Microsoft. Make sure virus software is up to date and scanning on a regular schedule. If you dont have AV software here is a link to Free AVG.

Here are a few links to articles on the Conflicker Worm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conficker
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001636.html
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/worms/conficker.mspx

Here is the 60 minutes story
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4901282n

If you have any questions feel free to send me an email.
spherrera@gmail.com

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