OT - Conflicker Worm

by Coolbean04 on Mar 31, 2009 5:19 PM CDT

Anyone getting nervous with this virus coming out tomorrow?

Anyone know anything about it?

I have the Avast free software version, will that be enough to protect my computer?

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I spent way too much time...

talking to 80 year olds about it at work last weekend because of bleeping 60 Minutes. What I wanted to say: “I think you and Morley Safer are okay, sir. I don’t think a virus has been written for Windows 95 in 10 years.”

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Mar 31, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions

awesomeness

that shit made me laugh hard ben, full props

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Apr 1, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Heh.

by brettgardner on Apr 1, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Hm

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/16/20090327/ttc-cool-down-on-conflicker-panic-say-ex-6315470.html

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

by iorange555 on Mar 31, 2009 5:35 PM CDT reply actions

Were you able to get security updates in March

if yes then you should be okay.

"Losers assemble in little groups and bitch about the coaches and the system and other players in other little groups. Winners assemble as a team."
- Bill Parcells

by Taylor on Mar 31, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions

WOO then i'm cool.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

by iorange555 on Mar 31, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow, I too am using a free-trial version of Avast. And it is about to expire.

by oc on Mar 31, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions

Amazing

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by octoberty on Mar 31, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Uh

You can just fill the form out and register it for a year, then re-register it the following one

by TRanger on Mar 31, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Microsoft came out with the patch back in October ...

… before the virus actually started appearing. The patches by Microsoft are available for XP SP2, SP3, Windows 2000 SP4 and Vista. There is no patch for XP SP1 since it is no longer supported. Basically, if you have XP and at least SP 2 then as long as you’ve updated your machine since October you should be safe.

by northtexan95 on Mar 31, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions

TCU Tech gave us some info.... Seen Below

On March 29, 2009 US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) sent out an alert regarding the Conficker Worm which targets Microsoft Windows systems that have not received the latest patches and updates. The worm is programmed to evolve and possibly wreak havoc on Wednesday April 1 (April Fool’s Day).

To prevent infection keep your computer up-to-date.

Technology Resources would like to stress the importance of keeping your Microsoft Windows system updated with the latest patches. You can verify you have all the appropriate patches by going to the Windows Update page (http://update.microsoft.com). To configure Windows Update to run automatically, navigate to the Control Panel, select Security Center and make the appropriate selections for time of updates and download instructions.

The presence of a Conficker infection may be detected if you cannot navigate to the following websites:

· http://www.symantec.com/norton/theme.jsp?themeid=conficker_worm&inid=us_ghp+link_conficker_worm

· http://www.mcafee.com

To remove an infection:

If you cannot navigate to one of the websites you will need to remove the infection manually. Instructions can be found here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830

The complete CERT alert can be viewed here:

http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#conficker_worm_information

This is our year.

http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/1/29/739765/the-socket-joint-rotator-c

by FormerLSBUser on Mar 31, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions