Conficker

ATTN: For those in immediate need of assistance:

For those who have the time to toy with there computers and want to save the 35-40 bucks, the information down below will help.

The history of Conficker

This worm is spreading through networks at alarming rates. It's weapon: exploiting vulnerability called MS08-067 in Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003. Conficker spreads via Microsoft Windows Server Service RPC Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Alternative names for conficker

• Kido
• Downadup

The Conficker Virus

Once this virus infects a computer it does a number of things including:

• Extracts all of its files to the %System% directory with random DLL file names, which can wreak havoc on your computer.
• Deletes the user's Restore Points.
• Registers a services called Netsvcs
• Creates scheduled tasks that execute all of the DLL files.
• Creates it's own simple HTTP server on the infected computer and spreads the worm to other computers in the network through file shares.
• Creates an Autorun.inf file in file shares to execute the warm files once the share is accessed by another computer.
• Connects to external sites to download additional files.

Removing Conficker

If you are looking for professional help, please consult with a computer networking and storage professional.

If you are an IT professional, here is a quick tip:

• Visit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en
• Follow a series of steps in order to update your computer, and remove the virus.