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Clock ticking on worm attack code

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NucleusKore
NucleusKore Original post #1
Jan 20, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Source: *news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7832652.stm

Experts are warning that hackers have yet to activate the payload of the Conficker virus.

The worm is spreading through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without current security updates.

The malicious program - also known as Downadup or Kido - was first discovered in October 2008.

Although the spread of the worm appears to be levelling off, there are fears someone could easily take control of any and all of the 9.5m infected PCs.

Read On........
M
Jan 20, 2009 at 11:58 PM
* Patch Here: *www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-067.mspx
freshseasons
Jan 21, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Trust MS to come up with antidote !
Nice of them to be so alacritic.