Re: Wn32/Conficker.B - Clock ticking on worm attack code

Quote from the BBC:-

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.

Ref: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7832652.stm



"billybob" <> wrote in message
news:...
> The above worm last week wrecked havoc with our corporate network !!
> (Daren't say which firm but major UK Computer Service provider !)...It
> caused all sorts of problems and the network boys are still mopping up
> the mess ! It exploited a MS bug that actually had a fix released in
> Oct last year...Plus from what snippets I see in the UK press a few
> other places might have copped for it as well ..but are denying it all
> !! (some government networks as well !)
>
>

John D