Why to pick April 1st? is it Conficker computer fools day or are meant to say a Computer worm day? We are seeing diverse information about the number of affected computers that are from 3 million to 6 million.
this is a detective story playing out on the Internet as experts and non experts are chasing this worm called Conficker C. The true is that no one knows for a sure what will happen on wednesday April 1st. and that there is a big warning about this worm.
Everyone that is interesteed in security is looking for the author and the ways he can damage, this is not for free because to motivate this Microsoft will reward with $ 250,000.00 who anyone that find him.
This worm can delete all files, control over your PC shut down websites or monitor computer keystrokes to collect private information like passwords or bank account information
in case something happens here is a list of places that can help you find if you are infected or what to do in the worst scenario
Conficker Information:
Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/worms/conficker.mspx
SecureWorks:
http://www.secureworks.com/research/threats/downadup-removal/
Internet Storm Center:
http://isc.sans.org/conficker
Computer Associates:
http://community.ca.com/blogs/securityadvisor/archive/2009/03/30/conficker-april-1st-faq.aspx
Sophos:
http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/51416.html
Removal Information and Tools:
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/
Symantec:
www.symantec.com/business/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2009-011316-0247-99
McAfee:
vil.nai.com/vil/stinger
TrendMicro:
securecloud.com/support/sysclean
BitDefender:
www.bdtools.net
