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Conficker Worm Becomes Active
We wanted to ensure that you are fully aware of the Conficker worm, the damage it may cause, and security risks associated with it.
On April 27, after being dismissed as just a false alarm, the Conficker worm (also known as Downadup and Kido) became active. It quietly began turning people's computers into servers for SPAM email and installing spyware applications. The worm may also allow intruders to steal address books, credit card numbers, private information, and browsing histories.
Is my computer infected with the Conficker worm?
Probably not. Microsoft released a security update in October 2008 (MS 08-067) to protect against Conficker.
If your computer is up-to-date with the latest security updates and your antivirus software is also up-to-date, you probably don't have the Conficker worm.
If you are still worried about Conficker, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate to verify your settings and check for updates.
2. If you can't access http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate, go to http://safety.live.com and scan your system.
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