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Conficker still lurks on the Internet
Conficker, a rogue virus that cropped up last November, is still with us, according to an article in the New York Times. Despite the fact that computer security experts decoded the program and
Botnets getting harder to find and fight
If you thought that botnets were getting harder to detect and remove, you are probably right. Over at Network World, Bill Brenner, a CSO, drew up a list of why this perennial problem is getting even
Security companies: Conficker worm fears exaggerated
In an unusual move, security vendors have come forward to offer assurances to users or administrators worried about the Conficker worm head of April 1. This is the date which the Conficker is
Conficker evolves; adds new capabilities
The writers behind the Conficker worm have not been sitting still, and reports from security researchers indicate that the troublesome malware has evolved to become even harder than ever to block or
Advanced variants of Conficker spotted
A new variant of the Conficker worm has been released, which could signal a major shift in the modus operandi of this malware. Named Conficker B++, the new variant utilizes new techniques to download
Microsoft puts up $250,000 bounty for Conficker Worm
In an attempt to stem the worst Internet worm outbreak on the web for years, Microsoft has posted a $250,000 payout as reward to anyone able to furnish information leading to the arrest and
Large number of Windows PCs still vulnerable to Conficker exploit
A staggering three in 10 systems remained unpatched against the infamous Conficker worm, says security tools firm Qualys. The Conficker worm exploits a vulnerability that was fixed in an out-of-order
