Conficker C Update 4/4/2009

by Shel Funk, It Is My Opinion

I have just read what I believe to be the most comprehensive report available on the Conficker Worm. It was published by Carol Roach. Carol holds a masters in counselling psychology and  is the author of “Picking Up The Pieces: A Woman’s Journey” and the novel “Angels Watching Over Me”. Her detailed commentary and opinion on the Conficker C Worm appeared in the Canadian epublication, Associated Content.

Carol says that the  Conficker C viru

“has already infected a million computers and can reach up to the estimate of 9 to 15 million computers before it runs its course. The experts say it is the worst virus since SQL Slammer.”

and goes on to say,

“Thirty percent of computers do not have the windows patch that was released in 2006 that prevent the infiltration of this worm virus.”

Suffice it to say, the Conficker C virus is reeking havoc … and the full extent of what the virus can do or might do or will do has not yet been experienced.

You can read Carol’s entire article here:

Conficker C, April Fools Day Worm or Trojan

Latest News on the CONFLICKER C Worm

CON FLICKER  C … hard to detect and almost impossible to predict what action it will take on your computer … very malicious.  It gets its instructions from one of 50,.000 (plus) websites that it creates. Stay abreast of all the news because, yes … that’s right … its April 1 … and you may already have the little bugger tucked away somewhere on your computer and not know it.

Here’s where to get the latest news on the little worm:

1. FAQ: Conflicker time bomb ticks, but don’t expect boom
2. ’60 Minutes’: What’s next for the Conflicker worm?
3. Conflicker flaw reveals which computers are infected
4. Windows users brace or Conflicker’s wiggle
5. YouTube – handy how to protect against conflicker worm video

How can I protect my computer from CONFLICKER C?

You can get FREE protection from the computer virus, provided by Microsoft, in a quick download.

VISIT MICROSOFT’S ANTI VIRUS PATCH PAGE
Microsoft is so serious about battling the April 1 virus and Conflicker C, they have developed a patch specifically designed to seal Windows OS vulnerability to the worm. These patches are free for all to download. You can access this site by following the direct link in the Resources section below these instructions … Choose your OPERATING SYSTEM, DOWNLOAD, INSTALL.

That’s all there is to it … I hope … we all hope.

Good Luck.