Clock ticking on worm attack code

NucleusKore · 20-01-2009, 11:52 PM

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7832652.stm

Experts are warning that hackers have yet to activate the payload of the Conficker virus.

The worm is spreading through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without current security updates.

The malicious program - also known as Downadup or Kido - was first discovered in October 2008.

Although the spread of the worm appears to be levelling off, there are fears someone could easily take control of any and all of the 9.5m infected PCs.

Read On........

mrintech · 20-01-2009, 11:58 PM

* Patch Here: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms08-067.mspx

freshseasons · 21-01-2009, 08:12 PM

Trust MS to come up with antidote !
Nice of them to be so alacritic.

20-01-2009, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
NucleusKore TheSaint Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Antigua Posts: 3,444	Clock ticking on worm attack code Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7832652.stm Experts are warning that hackers have yet to activate the payload of the Conficker virus. The worm is spreading through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without current security updates. The malicious program - also known as Downadup or Kido - was first discovered in October 2008. Although the spread of the worm appears to be levelling off, there are fears someone could easily take control of any and all of the 9.5m infected PCs. Read On........ __________________ http://www.neville.in http://www.linuxrocks.in "The Future Is Open"

20-01-2009, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrintech Wise Old Mouse Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,811	Re: Clock ticking on worm attack code * Patch Here: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms08-067.mspx __________________ - MrinTech: http://mrintech.com/

21-01-2009, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
freshseasons King of my own Castle Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humor and wit. Posts: 1,238	Re: Clock ticking on worm attack code Trust MS to come up with antidote ! Nice of them to be so alacritic. __________________ Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

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