Conficker links

Unless you have been living under a rock, then you’ve heard about the Conficker worm and that it’s expected to start communicating with other computers on the Internet on April 1, 2009. Tomorrow! It’s not clear what to expect but the hype is growing. The following is a list of links if you are looking for more info or help.

• Conficker article at Wikipedia – Lot’s of good information and many citations to good sources.
• Protect Yourself from the Conficker Computer Worm – Microsoft’s web page on Conficker.
• FAQ: Conficker time bomb ticks, but don’t expect boom – CNET’s explanation on what to expect.
• The Conficker Worm at Symantec – Info and removal tool.
• Sophos on Conficker – Info and details.
• Sophos Conficker clean-up tools – Both a standalone and network removal tool.

So if you think you are in trouble then check these links out. But whatever you think, you should always maintain an up-to-date computer, with up-to-date anti-virus and anti-spyware tools. Be careful what you agree to when you get a pop-up from the internet.

Stay safe and happy computing!