Conficker C

[.:cake:.]

I see many people worrying and asking themselves if they were infected!
so i made a quick little guide.

Conficker Symptoms
If you answer “yes” to any of the Conficker symptoms listed below, you may have Conficker or other types of parasites installed on your computer. Keep in mind that the symptoms of Conficker and other unwanted software infections vary.

Conficker may install without your knowledge or consent. Downloading shareware/freeware software or visiting questionable websites might lead to a Conficker infection. Once installed, Conficker can compromise your privacy by transmitting your personal information and downloading popup advertisements.

Conficker may monitor your surfing habits. Once installed, Conficker or other types of parasites can do almost anything. It can tracks which websites you visited or what terms you’ve typed. Spyware uses your information to deliver targeted ads to you. Also, data of your surfing activities may be sold to third parties.

Slow computer performance. A sluggish computer is one of the easiest signs that you have been infected with Conficker. Conficker and other unwanted sofware use your computer’s resources to do its nasty tasks such as displaying popups or tracking your surfing activities. If you see your computer is slowing down dramatically or crashing a lot, you may be infected with an unwanted software.

And another trick to detect Conficker try to go to www.norton.com
if you cant load the page. you might have it!

If you do have infected machines, kaspersky has a free removal utility here:
http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208279973

 

[gotrice]

I think same goes for the microsoft website

 

[.:cake:.]

i think you are right, but its only the Update for microsoft.

 

[PuddinPop]

Even though this is like the 4 bajillionth Conficker post, here is something I was shown today: http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html

 

[Blasphemy]

just keep your internet security up to date and you will be fine update your info on a Seperate portable HDD and if you get the virus all you have to do is, reformatt and you will be ok lol. and if any1 keeps all the personal records online, i think you should keep them in a safe in your basement tbh

 

[Toasteddude]

and if you get the virus all you have to do is, reformatt and you will be ok lol.

Unless that virus was a keylogger and you happened to do some online banking or purchases before you found out it was there.

 

[Raptor]

yea that conficker virus was very sketchy but i don't have it so woot.