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Millions hit by Windows worm Conficker, Downadup, or Kido

Millions hit by Windows worm Conficker, Downadup, or Kido

Published by Sami
01-19-2009

Bug Millions hit by Windows worm Conficker, Downadup, or Kido

A worm that spreads through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without the latest security updates is posing a growing threat to users. The malicious program, known as Conficker, Downadup, or Kido was first discovered in October 2008. Although Microsoft released a patch, it has gone on to infect 3.5m machines.

Anti-virus firm F-Secure estimates there are now 8.9m machines infected.

Experts warn this figure could be far higher and say users should have up-to-date anti-virus software and install Microsoft's MS08-067 patch.

Source: bbc


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