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Look out for fake Conficker safety scan links
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center blog reports that the Conficker name is being used to spread malware. Malware that disguises itself as security software is known as rogue security software –or "scareware" -- and it's on the rise . Conficker is Read More...
Post-April Fool's Day Conficker update
In the last few weeks, the Internet has been rife with rumors about how the Conficker worm was set to explode (or at least release a mysterious payload) on April 1. April 1, 2009 is now in our rear view mirror and so far not much has changed. Microsoft Read More...
Conficker computer worm continues to confound
The Conficker computer worm is still out there, and despite continuous work by security researches, it can still wreak havoc on unprotected computers and networks. If you haven't visited Microsoft Update , go there now to verify your settings and check Read More...
The Conficker worm: what you need to know
The new computer worm called Conficker has been in the news a lot lately. We'll admit that the reports can be confusing, even to us. But the most important fact about the Conficker worm is that it can be dangerous and you may be at risk if you or your Read More...
Microsoft announces $250,000 reward for Conficker arrest and conviction
Today Microsoft announced a US $250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker malicious code on the Internet. Microsoft recognizes that the Conficker worm is a criminal Read More...
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