Conficker

[gibby]

Our upstairs pc may have this so I am running a scan. I was unable to access MS security site which is a supposed "symptom" of this worm. I am hoping it is because there is alot of traffic to MS site.

[onetiggerroo]

Sorry to hear that, Gibby. There are several other websites that were recommneded in this article, besides the MS website.

Last-minute Conficker survival guide

Last-minute Conficker survival guide : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech

I downloaded this one yesterday:

W32.Downadup Removal Tool | Symantec

I hope that this helps you.

[gibby]

Actually, none of our computers had it. I ran a couple of scans and nothing came up. Plus, both our computers are set to automatically update and have up to date antivirus software.

[eddybear]

Has anything materialised yet? There were gloomy predictions of cyber crises today, but I'm not aware that this virus has really done much. Have you heard anything?

[forgiven]

with all the juhk floating around i am posting this list of fre programs that will help prevent and clean up a computer infected. we have used these programs to remove the xp virus which is a very big pain to clean up.

ONE SIDE NOTE, ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE!

ONLY HAVE ONE OF THESE ANTIVIRUS' INSTALLED AND RUNNING (FOLLOW DIRECTIONS BELOW FOR INSTALLATION)

Download anti virus for Linux and Windows, anti spam, recovery software tools AVIRA Antivirus(Windows 2000/XP/Vista)

Free antivirus software download AVAST Antivirus (Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista)

Download the new AV,disconnect from the internet,uninstall the old AV, reboot the computer,do a search for leftover files and folders from the old AV, deleting them if any are found. Install the new AV,reboot the computer, reconnect to the internet and look for updates.

ONLY HAVE ONE OF THE FIREWALLS INSTALLED AND RUNNING (DISABLE WINDOWS FIREWALL IF YOU INSTALL ONE OF THESE)

Download Firewall Now - Free or Trial - Online Armor Firewall Best of 2008 ONLINE ARMOR Firewall (Windows 2000/XP/Vista)

ZoneAlarm Anti-Virus Software, Firewall, Spyware Removal, Virus Scan and complete computer security Zonealarm firewall (Windows XP/Vista)

http://www.download.com/Comodo-Firew...html?tag=mncol COMODO Firewall (Windows XP/Vista)

http://www.download.com/Sygate-Perso...sonal-Firewall (Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP)


McAFEE AVERT STINGER Worm removal tool
|MG| McAfee AVERT Stinger Conficker 10.0.1.534

McAFEE REMOVAL TOOL

http://download.mcafee.com/products/...tches/MCPR.exe

NORTON REMOVAL TOOL

http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039

ANTISPYWARE/MALWARE SCANNING APPS

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes...dlPid=10997763 MALWAREBYTES Updates and scans are manual only in the free version.


SUPERAntiSpyware.com - Downloads SUPERANTISPYWARE Updates and scans are manual only in free version.

The home of Spybot-S&D! SPYBOT S&D[Antispyware/malware, immunizer. Don't use the Tea Timer function

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spyw...SPYWAREBLASTER Silently blocks malware,etc.Update it, enable protection for latest updates, close it out.


ANTI TROJAN/WORM SPECIALISTS

Anti Malware - Comodo BOClean BOCLEAN Anti trojan/worm,etc No scans with this one, runs in the background doing its thing. Auto updates,but can check for updates from the system tray icon. SOON TO BE DISCONTINUED AS A STANDALONE PRODUCT

http://download.cnet.com/ThreatFire-...-10726873.html THREATFIRE Anti trojan/worm etc. Can do scans with this one but also works in the background doing its thing.

ATF CLEANER

http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1 Please only use this if instructed to

HIJACK THIS

http://www.download.com/Trend-Micro-...html?tag=mncol HIJACKTHIS system scanner, run a scan, attach the log to your post, items can be removed from your system with this.

ONLINE SCANNERS

Free online Trojan Scanner - Scan your system for Trojans Might want to uninstall this when your problem is fixed.

Free ESET Online Antivirus Scanner - Start Page Might want to uninstall this when your problem is fixed.

Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro USA Might want to uninstall this when your problem is fixed.

http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/par...=1232682549146 Might want to uninstall this when your problem is fixed.

Start BitDefender Online Scanner Might want to uninstall this when your problem is fixed

http://security.symantec.com/Might want to uninstall this when your problem is fixed

[onetiggerroo]

Please watch the first minute or so, of this news cast..

ABC News

Conficker self-updates, launches false infection alert

Conficker didn't bring the Internet crashing down on April 1, but the virus is still evolving, inevitably causing problems for the researchers charged with stopping it. Current versions of the malware are actually programmed to stop working in early May—a fact that leaves everyone wondering what the malware authors have coming.

Conficker self-updates, launches false infection alert - Ars Technica

UPDATED: Conficker.e surfaces and reveals purpose: Wants $49.95
Security

Chicago (IL) - Late Wednesday, TrendMicro observed a new version of the Downad.KK/Conficker.c worm, dubbed Conficker.e. The previous version utilized its built-in P2P functionality to download the update, which then springs to life with fake or rogue antivirus messages warning of non-existent threats, along with annoying pop-ups until you agree to pay it $49.95. Conficker's authors finally unveil their true intent: Greed.

TG Daily - UPDATED: Conficker.e surfaces and reveals purpose: Wants $49.95

Conficker also installs fake antivirus software

Researchers have discovered another feature of the Conficker worm that provides an additional clue about the intent of the creators--the worm installs malware that masquerades as antivirus software, Trend Micro said last week.

Conficker also installs fake antivirus software : News : Security - ZDNet Asia

[William]

Not a concern here, went with Linux few days before that came out. I couldn't wait to get away from using windows anymore.