Protect Your Windows PC from the Conficker Worm

The Conficker worm has infected millions of Windows computers—and is set to be unleashed on April 1st, 2009. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe.

What is the Conficker Worm?

Microsoft released an update in October to resolve a critical security hole in the Windows “Server” service. Since people aren’t as diligent about patching as they should be, hackers created a new worm that spread like wildfire, leaving systems completely under their control. Security researchers have determined that the virus is expected to go “live” on April 1st, 2009, causing your computer to do bad things—but since the worm uses a P2P protocol it’s nearly impossible to identify the source.

Complete articles : lifehacker.com

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