Conflicker...

SteamWake · 03-31-09, 01:00 PM

Conflicker virus set to strike on April 1st

http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/...cle6005567.ece

Any thoughts?

Arclight · 03-31-09, 01:33 PM

The end of the world as we know it.

Just did a full reinstal this weekend, not too worried. Heck, even my old install would probably have been fine. Anyone who downloads the patches and has a decent, up to date anti virus IMO should be fine.

UnderseaLcpl · 03-31-09, 01:35 PM

I have a Mac and a responsible browsing policy, bring it on

Jimbuna · 03-31-09, 02:20 PM

Here we go again

I still haven't gotten over the millennium bug

AVGWarhawk · 03-31-09, 03:25 PM

Yes, the Y2K bug!

From what I read, MS has alread sent a patch out for malicious code on this one but apparently it has evolved into something else. If you get it, MS will send out a tool to remove it. Same as before.

Jimbuna · 03-31-09, 03:44 PM

Got this From Trend Micro about ten minutes ago:

Security Advisory: Conficker / DOWNAD WormOn April 1st, 2009, the latest variant of the Conficker / DOWNAD worm WORM_DOWNAD.KK will begin to modify the way in which it communicates with other infected botnet nodes (PCs, servers), and will also increase the number of machines it attempts to contact in order to infect them.While there is no evidence that the worm will do anything beyond modifying its communications methods, you should take proper precautions to make sure that you are not already infected and that you are adequately protected.Please visit our website for more information on this worm, how to determine whether your PC or servers are infected, how to clean infected machines, and how to best keep yourself protected.

AVGWarhawk · 03-31-09, 03:56 PM

Quote:

how to best keep yourself protected.

put a condom on it.

Arclight · 03-31-09, 04:05 PM

I must admit that this bugger seems quite intelligent. Or should I say that the guys who patched it together seem so.

For a worm to gain this much attention is IMO a respectable achievement, even if it's designed for malicious purposes.

"put a condom on it" :rotfl:

FIREWALL · 03-31-09, 04:17 PM

Because of this crap I have a laptop with strong Virus protection and the minimal tools I need for the internet.

If it gets past that I can do a simple reformat and am back in business.

My Gameing rig is for gameing and no internet connection.

I hope no one has a problem with this virus.

I also hope they catch these a-holes and chop off their hands.

03-31-09, 01:00 PM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Conflicker... Conflicker virus set to strike on April 1st http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/...cle6005567.ece Any thoughts? __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

03-31-09, 01:33 PM	#2
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	The end of the world as we know it. Just did a full reinstal this weekend, not too worried. Heck, even my old install would probably have been fine. Anyone who downloads the patches and has a decent, up to date anti virus IMO should be fine. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-31-09, 01:35 PM	#3
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a Mac and a responsible browsing policy, bring it on __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

03-31-09, 02:20 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Here we go again I still haven't gotten over the millennium bug __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-31-09, 03:44 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Got this From Trend Micro about ten minutes ago: Security Advisory: Conficker / DOWNAD WormOn April 1st, 2009, the latest variant of the Conficker / DOWNAD worm WORM_DOWNAD.KK will begin to modify the way in which it communicates with other infected botnet nodes (PCs, servers), and will also increase the number of machines it attempts to contact in order to infect them.While there is no evidence that the worm will do anything beyond modifying its communications methods, you should take proper precautions to make sure that you are not already infected and that you are adequately protected.Please visit our website for more information on this worm, how to determine whether your PC or servers are infected, how to clean infected machines, and how to best keep yourself protected. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-31-09, 03:25 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yes, the Y2K bug! From what I read, MS has alread sent a patch out for malicious code on this one but apparently it has evolved into something else. If you get it, MS will send out a tool to remove it. Same as before.

03-31-09, 04:05 PM	#8
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	I must admit that this bugger seems quite intelligent. Or should I say that the guys who patched it together seem so. For a worm to gain this much attention is IMO a respectable achievement, even if it's designed for malicious purposes. "put a condom on it" :rotfl: __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-31-09, 04:17 PM	#9
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Because of this crap I have a laptop with strong Virus protection and the minimal tools I need for the internet. If it gets past that I can do a simple reformat and am back in business. My Gameing rig is for gameing and no internet connection. I hope no one has a problem with this virus. I also hope they catch these a-holes and chop off their hands. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???