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Written by:
John Dukovich
Monday, March 30, 2009 9:13 AM
Many Windows computers are believed to be infected by the "Conficker" worm virus. The worm is due to activate on April 1st, 2009. No one seems to know exactly what it will do. However, its ability to duplicate itself and avoid detection has many security experts worried. You can read more about it here and here and here.
It is pretty easy to protect yourself against it.
First, make sure you have installed Windows updates and patches: http://update.microsoft.com (you must access this site by using Internet Explorer).
Second, make sure your antivirus program is updated.
Third, if you cannot reach both of the following pages from your browser, you are likely infected:
Source:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-088A.html
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