Comments on: Countdown to Conficker--a bust so far

We're well into April 1 across the world, and though researchers say the worm is awake on computers in Asia and elsewhere, it hasn't taken much action. We'll keep you updated here.

[BNAMack]

Seems like this worm is very effective - it's kept everyone's attention for months now. Kind of like a decoy keeps the ducks from noticing the hunter.

[Angmarr]

just browse smart! use free antivirus like AVAST ... works like a charm .. and the usual updates seems to be just enough for me

Also have McAfee siteadvisor installed in Firefox ... awesomeness - not saying its perfect, but it gets it done easy and cheap.

[Bill_I]

Norton/Symantec has posted a removal tool to scan your computer for the Conficker C worm. They call it Downadup, but it's the same bug. Download and save the tool, here:

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2009-011316-0247-99

Read the instructions on the page. There are further links to help you follow any instructions you don't understand. Notes:

It's best to run it in "Safe Mode."

Disable "Windows System Restore" before running the tool. Don't forget to re-enable it after you run the tool.

Another suggestion not on the page is to disconnect from the Internet by unplugging the cable from your DSL/Cable modem or turning it off.

[lhamel5]

I thought this was a hoax at first. But I read more and more tech articles on it and decided to shut off my modem today. After News channels reported nothing had been happening. I turned it back on. I had to renew my IP address, and at that point, my screen went half black and half granular gray and I had to do a manual restart. This has never once happened for the two years I've had this computer. Has anyone else experienced this??

[1800mixalot]

Apple is NOT unix. it is poser UNIX. If you want UNIX, get Solaris. and for pete's sake, stop acting like mac is the end all be all. No OS is. As for conficker, it will do NADA to my SPARC

[whiteowl_Cnet]

I wonder, could someone have given a false date for Confickr to hit, to put us off, then when we least expect it, BAM??

Also, would KeyScrambler Pro, that scrambles every key typed, in Firefox, IE, chats, AOL etc, help keep our passwords and more safe from worms and trojans? (KeyScrambler Free protects Firefox and IE only, and is great when ordering or doing your banking through one of them. It will also cover emails you type if you open them from Firefox or IE.)

[DOTA AllMoons]

ya...after all, their elitist attitude makes then believe they are 'immune'

[reyes89]

Wierd emails going around... THis is an example.... I dont really know hte purpose u prolly answer back and get put on a list for spam or another sending of a file. Theres more versions but htey have the same premise and idea.

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Hello Dear,
Please kindly permit me to introduce myself and this business deal opportunity to do with you. My name is Mr. Johnson Kofi, a bank manager. I wish to know if we can work together.
I would like you to stand as the foreigner who made huge deposits in my bank. The transfer would be made via swift and it will be a Bank-to-Bank wired transfer. All I need from you is to stand claim as the original depositor of this fund.
I will compute your particulars as the person who made the deposit in my branch, so that my head office will immediately order the transfer to your designated bank Account.
Please indicate If you are interested or not so that I can give you details on what we are to do, I urgently hope to hear from you as soonest.
Best regards,
Mr. Johnson Kofi
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It seems like code haha the machines calling out.. if youa re interested (if u are infected) give details (furhter instructions)..... Like in movies where machines plot.

[reyes89]

Newest one I found today was a Yahoo Invitation by some guy offerintg to pay my overdue something haha It even links to a yahoo calednar, and is sent from Yahoo India.

[reyes89]

And most of the apple fan boys dont even know how to use there mac, they just use it for instant messaging and the "Professional In media/Artist/DJ/Painter" reputation that comes with it, but all in all they a re just little kids trying to act cool like hte big boys that made MACs the best choice for digital media work.

I love Mac, I love PC I own both they are my 2 wives, ones nice and sexy, but hte otehr one does hte hard work around hte house.