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Symantec gives Conficker worm tips for Windows XP and Vista users
product-reviews.net - 3/31/2009
Symantec gives Conficker worm tips for Windows XP and Vista users
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April 1st is not going to be a nice day for Microsoft and Windows users, as that is when the Conficker worm will strike. Before you start to panic there are a few easy steps that you can take, and Symantec have all the advice that you need to make certain that tomorrow does not spell trouble ...
The Conficker Worm: What Happens Next?
cbsnews.com - 3/30/2009
The Conficker Worm: What Happens Next?
— cbsnews.com — 60 Minutes: Computer Worm Could Receive New Instructions On April 1 Comments Comments 82 | Page 1... of 4 March 29, 2009 (CBS) The Internet is infected. Malicious computer hackers have been creating more and more weapons that they plant on the Internet. ... (more) The Conficker Worm: What Happens Next?
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pcmag.com - 4/1/2009
'Conficker' Worm Wakes Up, But It's Quiet - News and Analysis by PC Magazine
— pcmag.com — The "Conficker" worm is live within Australia and elsewhere in the world, security vendors have confirmed, where... it is April 1. At this point, however, it remains quiescent. Security company Trend Micro has seen the Conficker or Downadup worm increase ... (more) 'Conficker' Worm Wakes Up, But It's Quiet - ...

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stateofsecurity.informationweek.com - 3/30/2009
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— stateofsecurity.informationweek.com — If you're a security manager, you've likely got more than one problem that keeps you awake at... night. On the perimeter, you've got an increasingly sophisticated base of attackers trying to get to your business data. Inside the walls, you've got a ... (more) InformationWeek Analytics

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