latest super virus: CONFICKER WORM!!!!!

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Conficker, also known as DOwnadup or Kido, is the latest super virus to spread around the internet and has security experts in a panic. The work isn't just exploiting a networking hole, however: it features a sophisticated method of cracking administrator passwords, making it difficult to remove, and also copies itself to USB drives so that it can spread even when the online flaw is plugged. Its primary effect is to prevent people from installing windows updates and antivirus software that could potentially catch the malware. Security experts are worried because CONFICKER has the ability to launch a second stage, downloading additional code that could hijack computers completely, steal personal information, or commit basic extortion like demanding money for fake anti-virus software claiming to remove the infection. Conficker is difficult to detect without running an up-to-date virus and malware scanner. However, if your internet connection is running abnormally slowly, if window s defender is disabled, or if you are unable to access some security-related websites then you may be infected. It is certainly the biggest threat to personal computer security today. microsoft has already issued a fix for defeating the worm ( check it on microsoft.com) make sure that you have the latest versions of norton, kaspersky, mcafee and avg because they are capable of detecting and blocking conficker.