What is it ?
The “Conficker” worm / virus also known as “Downadup” infection, is actually a virus code programmed in such a way that it can infect your computer and spread itself to other computers across a network automatically, without human interaction.
Am I at risk of getting infected by Conficker worm?
Most antivirus software could detect and block the Conficker worm, so if you have updated antivirus software on your computer, you are at a much lower risk of being infected by the Conficker worm.
What does the Conficker worm do ?
One of its common version (Win32/Conficker.B) might spread through file sharing and via removable drives, such as USB drives (also known as thumb drives). The worm adds a file to the removable drive so that when the drive is used, the AutoPlay dialog will show one additional option.
The Conficker worm can also disable important services on your computer.
Example: The option Open folder to view files — Publisher not specified was added by the worm, and if used causes the virus to execute and spread further.
How do I remove the Conficker worm?
If your computer is infected with the Conficker worm, you may be unable to download certain security products, such as the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool or accessing certain Web sites, such as Microsoft Update. If you can’t access those tools, try using the Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner.
A Security Advisory is also being sent out to all iYogi customers as a heads up, via email as well as an alert via Support Dock.
iYogi computer support technician provides help and support for conficker Worm virus removal support.
Filed under: Computer Help, Operating System, Software Issue, Virus, WINDOWS XP SHUTDOWN & RESTART TROUBLESHOOTING, Windows Vista, Windows XP
