Protect Against Conficker Worm

If you’ve been watching the news, you are probably getting a little nervous about now. It’s only a few short hours until the scheduled *hit* of the April Fool’s virus… and no, this isn’t a joke.

It is stage two of one of the most destructive computer worms ever known – a conficker worm dubbed the “cyberworm of mass destruction”.

Experts cite the dual measures of making sure your system is updated with the latest Microsoft security patches and backing up critical data as *just good business*. I would add a third step to this.

Download and have ready to run a new detection and removal tool from BitDefender Labs.

Downadup (or Conficker) is a network worm that takes advantage of vulnerabilities in Windows to spread. Its removal is complicated by the fact that it blocks many known antivirus software and associated websites.

BitDefender Labs has detected a new and more aggressive Downadup version. It spreads using a Windows RPC Server Service vulnerability and is called Win32.Worm.Downadup.Gen.

The worm itself is not new, it made its first appearance late November 2008, known under the names Conficker or Kido as well exploiting the vulnerability described in the Microsoft security bulletin MS08-067. After successful exploitation it used to install rogue security software on the infected machine.

Go get your copy now at http://www.bdtools.net/ — it’s free. But more than that… it’s peace of mind.

Tagged: Antivirus Software, April Fool, Bitdefender, Computer Worms, Critical Data, Downadup, First Appearance, Good Business, Kido, Late November, Mass Destruction, Microsoft Security Bulletin, Microsoft Security Patches, Peace Of Mind, Piece Of Mind, Removal Tool, Security Software, Server Service, Service Vulnerability, Vulnerabilities, Watching The News, Worm

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7 Comments

Para March 30, 2009

Wow thanks for the tool, bitdefender is realy the best, my pc is now clean :)
Luke March 30, 2009

As usual Cenay, you’ve saved me yet again! You really give the most useful information especially for us “non-techies”!

Many thanks!!!

Luke

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Cedume April 2, 2009

http://www.bdtools.net was a really nice addtion to the list I had. I scanned my PC and had no trace of conficker, but I’m keeping different tools on stick now just in case. :)
Cenay Nailor April 7, 2009

Sadly, a good many were hit but because of excellent tools like BitDefender, it could have been worse. I am glad to count myself among the lucky one’s that didn’t have that to deal with.

Thanks for your comment. I appreciate you.
Cenay Nailor April 7, 2009

Always happy to help Luke, thanks for stopping by.
Semantic April 9, 2009

I think i had the latest conficker on my pc, I tried bdtools.net but it seems that the site is blocked by the latest conficker virus. After a little research i found out that bitdefender released another site with the removal tool located at disinfecttools.com. Worked for me.
Cenay Nailor April 18, 2009

@Cedume – I would be interested in seeing this *list* you have. Is there a blog post in it?

=)

Sorry, can’t help myself.

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