Conficker virus a tool waiting instruction, removal is difficult
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: September 28, 2011Filed under: Computers
When we first learned of the Conficker virus back in 2008 we had a slight idea of how bad things would be, such as 1 in 5 computers being infected, to it being a major threat to Internet Explorer. Now…
Windows Conficker worm update: one in five computers lack patch
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 14, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
The Conficker worm that has been affecting computers running on Windows XP and Vista, especially enterprise users have now started to decrease. They have now managed to fix this six-month-old virus, but almost one in five business computers still do…
Conficker virus test and worm continues to evolve
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 10, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
Here is a simple test to see if you have the Conficker worm virus, also known as Downadup, Kido. This worm that blocks access to more than 100 anti-virus and security websites. If you find that you are blocked from…
Conficker Virus: Worm infected PCs down
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 8, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
Vietnam based security research company Bkis have reported that the total number of PCs infected with the Conficker worm virus is down to 3.5 million. The company said that the amount of PC systems infected with the Conficker-C is 1.3…
Conficker Worm Attack: IT was ready for virus
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 6, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
April 1 was expected to be one of the worst days for computers running on Windows XP and Vista, as this was the day when the activation of the Conficker worm kicked in. However, the day passed without incident.
IBM ISS: Conficker.C worm affects 4 Percent of PCs
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 3, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
IBM has become the second company in two days to report that the number of computers that have been infected with the Conficker worm are higher than first previously thought. IBM’s Internet Security Systems (ISS) has been scanning over 2…
Conficker Worm News Update and Removal Information
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 1, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
Today was the day when the Conflicker Conficker Worm would be turned on and do damage to millions of computers that run on Windows XP and Vista. The first reports have now started to come in as the infected systems…
Conficker Working Group: Will it stop the new virus threat?
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 31, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
It’s the perfect time to confuse the world, a new virus threat on April fools day. Although this is no joke and the threat is the Conficker Worm. In an effort to stop the spread of the worm, more than…
Detect MS08-067 Patch and Conficker Worm with eEye Utility
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 31, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
The biggest story of the day and will also be big news tomorrow is the Conficker worm, which is the latest worm that self-updates and makes it very hard to avoid. Researchers at eEye Digital Security have responded to this…
Conficker Worm (aka doomsday virus): How do you protect yourself?
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 31, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
Tomorrow, April 1 is going to be the day that the Conficker worm will spread across millions of computers running on Windows, and will be the one of the worst worms in recent years. I can assure you that this…
Symantec gives Conficker worm tips for Windows XP and Vista users
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 31, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
April 1st is not going to be a nice day for Microsoft and Windows users, as that is when the Conficker worm will strike. Before you start to panic there are a few easy steps that you can take, and…
Microsoft conficker patch and malicious software removal tool problems
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 31, 2009Filed under: Computers, Software
April 1st is known for jokes associated with April fools day but in 2009 it will also be known for the Conficker Worm, but who will be affected and what can be done to help you and your computer? You…
