The Attack of the Worm

Posted by: Daren Lake
March 31, 2009 - 8:12pm

Tags: malware, security, virus, worm

The worm "Conficker", if nothing else, raises awareness.  F.U.D.  Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.  The potential for 'damage' is great.  The potential for education and awareness is greater.

www.networkworld.com/news/2009/033109-fake-security-software-scammers-jump.html

"...Certain search terms will bring up a host of Web pages that could either infect a PC with malicious software or try to sell a dodgy security program, said Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor for the vendor Trend Micro."

The one thing, more important than anything, in my opinion. is to make sure you have been installing your Windows Updates.  If you have ANY questions, please call, I would be happy to walk anyone through getting to their Windows Updates.

503.642.9800 <-- Netra Office.  503.758.6895 <-- My cell.

Again, call if you any questions!

 

 

Comments

sohail - February 8, 2010 - 11:27pm

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