microsoft conflicker
In response to the threat, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is coordinating an effort to cut the worm off at its head — offering a $250,000 reward for information resulting in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for launching Conficker on the Internet. [1]
That is correct, Microsoft (MSFT) is offering $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and convication of the person(s) responsible for releasing the Conflicker Worm. [2]
The spreading Conflicker/Downadup worm is now viewed as such a significant threat that it’s inspired the formation of a posse to stop it, with Microsoft leading the charge by offering a $250,000 reward to bring the Conflicker malware bad guys to justice. [3]
The April 1 virus, aka Conflicker C, is a seriously malicious worm that is infecting computers at an unheard of pace. [4]
My uncle said Microsoft are going to be sending viruses out via Windows Updates, he said if you do not have a genuine computer and you validate it you may get a virus. [5]
In a worldwide effort to bring down what experts warn may be the worst malware now facing the Internet, big names from the computer industry, academia and law enforcement are teaming up to go after the Conficker worm. [1]
There’s no difference in the security network between the genuine and pirated Window XP, meaning the virus can still attack a computer with a genuine operating system if not careful.Secondly, PC users are smart enough and not easily fooled. [5]
I am so glad the media has talked about this but it has mad a hysteria or frenzy of people trying to find information on this little worm or some are calling a virus. [6]
This page is designed to provide IT Pro customers the information they need to help protect their systems from the Conficker Worm, or to recover systems that have been infected. [7]
Microsoft is so serious about battling the April 1 virus and Conflicker C, they have developed a patch specifically designed to seal Windows OS vulnerability to the worm. [4]
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It disables several important system services and security products.(was reported to Microsoft on February 20, 2009.) [...] If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed or Check out my Twitter Account ! [6]
Also known as Downadup, Kido and Confick, Conficker was widely seen by security experts as having the potential to be the largest worm attack in recent memory. [1]
Conficker.D infects the local computer, terminates services, blocks access to numerous security related Web sites and downloads arbitrary code. [6]
Sources:
[1] Microsoft: Big Bounty for Conflicker
[2] Conflicker, Downup, Downadup Microsoft Offers $250,000 reward! - ZeroSource
[3] $250000 Microsoft Reward to catch Conflicker worm creator
[4] How to Get Free Microsoft Conflicker C April 1 Virus Protection | eHow.com
[5] Microsoft Rumor…
[6] Tech-Linkblog.com
[7] Conficker Worm: Help Protect Windows from Conficker.A and Conficker.B