Tag Archives: conficker

Oct
05

Conficker worm still poses a threat

malware Mark Bowden, the author of Black Hawk Down, is to release a new book next month based on the Conficker worm, which infects Windows operating systems. Whilst Conficker has now been.. more
May
28

Conficker virus now infecting 6 million

Conficker was the main concern of many computer users last April. Also known as Downadup and Kido, the virus was reported to have struck between five to six million computers. The.. more
Apr
14

Conficker suddenly slithers into life

The saga of the conficker or downanup worm continues. First it was believed that the 1st April was going to see it launch into attack mode, then it was claimed that.. more
Apr
02

QualysGuard now remotely detects Conficker

IT security provider Qualys announced yesterday that it has added remote detection of the Conficker Worm to its QualysGuard security audit service. The upgrade enables QualysGuard users to detect multiple variants of the Conficker Worm and to control its spread within enterprise networks. Wolfgang Kandek,.. more
Apr
02

K7 releases updated Conficker neutraliser

Security software firm K7 Computing today released a new free tool to neutralise the latest version of the Conficker Worm. Conficker, also known as Downadup or Kido, has already infected over 200 million PCs around the world. A new manifestation of the worm is expected.. more
Apr
02

Unsecured USBs could cause 'total meltdown'

Businesses are being warned to check for malware on their computer systems today, as staff distracted by April Fool’s jokes may have let their guard slip. USB safestick provider BlockMaster warned that hackers may yesterday have used the opportunity given by April Fool’s day to.. more
Mar
25

Conficker planning April fool’s joke

Computer users should be aware that on the 1st April security experts believe that the Conficker Worm or Downadup is set to become active. It is the “C” version of the worm that is attracting attention and it is believed that there could millions of.. more
Feb
16

Microsoft offers bounty on worm creator

The creator of the Conficker internet worm now has a price on his/her head. The software giant Microsoft has put up $250,000 for anyone who can provide information that leads to the person who created this menace. However, it is not the first time that.. more
Jan
27

K7 Computing creates Downadup neutraliser

Security software firm K7 Computing has created a solution to the internet worm ‘Downadup’ that has already infected millions of computers around the world. Downadup, also known as Conficker and Kido, exploits the Microsoft Windows Server Service. With an estimated 15 million PCs infected by.. more