Friday, January 16, 2009

Computer worm threatening Windows world-wide...

A worm that spreads through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without the latest security updates is posing a growing threat to users. 

The malicious program, known as Conficker, Downadup, or Kido was first discovered in October 2008. 

Although Microsoft released a patch, it has gone on to infect 3.5m machines. 

Experts warn this figure could be far higher and say users should have up-to-date anti-virus software and install Microsoft's MS08-067 patch. More...

See also:

  1. Internet Explorer flaw worse than originally thought...
  2. Facebook hit by Koobface virus...
  3. Sinowal trojan has been operating for more than 2 years and no one knew???

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