Watch out for conflicker!

[donut]

To Everyone Running Windows THIS IS VERRY IMPORTANT please check if you can get up dates from windows if you cant then your screwed because there is a comp virus thats going to be launched tonight at midnight called conflictor C,

this virus is so big its infected 20m pc already it turns your computer into a zombie so to say, it will make it do what ever it wants to do.

this is so big microsoft has a 250,000 dollar reward to the person that can catch him. The goverment has switched over to there private internet because of this virus that means it has to be big so please check if you can get updates and if you cant the the viruse got you it wont allow you to go to any anti virus sites or any microsoft websites so your only option is to reinstall your O.S

this warning is braught to you by donut the one who cares.

READ THIS (http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/03/31/conficker-scams.html) AND THIS (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7973841.stm).
[b]Hello, Rock here. Just posting the official link for the 30 day trial of Norton 360 Version 3.0. This is the best software Norton Offers. Be aware that if your computer is not protected it may be seriously harmed. Take note that this extremely strong virus/worm will be activated on April 1,2009. Take precaution now so if you don't have internet protection download it. Link:
http://nct.symantecstore.com/fulfill/0184.085

[Colin]

Where did you find this information?

[Every1die4]

Yes, where did you get this information? Are we at risk?

[Pistol]

Where did you find this information?

Where I live, in Nova Scotia. It's all over the news.

[Jordan]

so your saying my computer is ****ed?

[Mr Smexy]

Ya this sucks what if the computers off?

[Sherpa2Chris]

Ahh yes. I heard of this. My brother's computer was very unfortunate and received this horrid virus and had to reboot his computer.

Apparently, Norton is giving out a free thirty day trial of their new anti-virus that supposedly protects people's computers from this. According to BBC, it will attack over 20M computers in the US and re update itself to make itself much harder to get rid of. This is supposed to happen tomorrow (1st of April). At first, I thought this was some BS April fool's joke, but it ain't.

Added news links. Changed the title so it actually tells you what the thread will be about.

[Jordan]

so like what if we turn our computers off will it still virus

[kuzmin]

So, what can we do to protect our computers other than download Norton?

[Jordan]

i know i had norton like worst virus protection i ever had

[Zaga]

Well thats nice... -.-

[Zachary]

They have something called an Ethernet cord that goes into your PC! How about you live without internet for 2-3 days after release. Also its for XP - SP Vista already has a service patch. SO ;)

It simple actually. Remove all your Guest\un-password accounts. Give all your accounts restricted PC permission. Remove sharing folders of any sort. This includes torrents ect... Then around midnight or so, start running a scan of your PC. AVG actually has the access to remove it.. Its all a bunch of huh-ha! Its a worm, not the worst virus. (Well it kinda is) It's not strong, what lets them get access to your computer is weak security.

[TehSeckz]

Conficker.C Worm - Major Attack targeted to start on April Fools Day - Calendar Of Updates

harrywaldron
Microsoft MVP - Security
*****
post Mar 20 2009, 04:14 PM
MSMVP



The Conficker worm is one of the most dangerous malware threats in years, especially for corporate users. A new "C" variant has been developed that's even more potent and stealthier than the two prior variants. It's imperative that Microsoft's MS08-067 patch be applied to all servers and workstations, while the worm is currently dormant.

If it establishes a foothold anywhere in the network, it can even spread to systems that are patched with the MS08-067, if they are insecure in other areas, (i.e., it uses multiple attack methods).

Please take precautions now, as this one will be even more difficult than "B" was to clean.

Conficker.C Worm - Major Attack targeted for April Fools Day
http://techfragments.com/news/629/So...to_Spread.html
http://arstechnica.com/security/news...activation.ars
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/new...pril_fools_day
Latest Conficker worm gets nastier | Security - CNET News
http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor....aspx?id=77976

QUOTE: Just when you might have thought it was safe to start using USB flash drives at work again, the third, and by all accounts, most fiendish version of the Conficker worm that's infected millions of PCs already is set to attack on April 1st, Ars Technica reports. Conficker.C's designed to hide itself even more thoroughly than its older siblings Conficker.A and Conficker.B, using tricks such as:

• Inserting itself into as many as five Windows-related folders such as System, Movie Maker, Internet Explorer, and others (under a random name, of course)
• Creating access control entries and locking the file(s)
• Registers dummy services using a "one (name) from column A, one from column B, and two from column C" method
To find out what happens when Conficker.C strikes, join us after the jump.

Conficker.C's payload makes it harder than ever to recover from being infected:

• Deactivates Windows Security Center notifications
• Prevents restart in Safe Mode
• Prevents Windows Defender from running at system startup
• Deletes all system restore points
• Disables various error-reporting and security services
• Terminates over twenty security-related processes
• Blocks DNS queries
• Blocks access to security and antivirus websites
• And, to top it all off, Conficker.C can choose from a list of 500 domains to contact out of a pool of 50,000 (way up from Conficker.B's 32 out of 250).

Conficker.C - Detailed Evaluation by SRI
An ****ysis of Conficker C

QUOTE: Variant C represents the third major revision of the Conficker malware family, which first appeared on the Internet on 20 November 2008. C distinguishes itself as a significant revision to Conficker B. In fact, we estimate that C leaves as little as 15% of the original B code base untouched

protect.gif Below are some resources for information and cleaning tools for the Conficker worm:

Conficker - Cleaning tips for corporate users
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...ate-users.aspx

Internet Storm Center - Conficker Resource Center
SANS Internet Storm Center; Cooperative Network Security Community - Internet Security - isc

Microsoft Resources
Virus alert about the Win32/Conficker.B worm
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../ms08-067.mspx





















FOUND THIS INFO AT: http://www.syschat.com/conflictor-c-worm-warning-4424.html

[live support]

Oh shiz........I'm screwed.

[RockOnDude]

Hello, Rock here. Just posting the official link for the 30 day trial of Norton 360 Version 3.0. This is the best software Norton Offers. Be aware that if your computer is not protected it may be seriously harmed. Take note that this extremely strong virus/worm will be activated on April 1,2009. Take precaution now so if you don't have internet protection download it. Link:
http://nct.symantecstore.com/fulfill/0184.085

[Sherpa2Chris]

I shall merge this with the other topic concerning this worm.

[Wiz]

Norton is the biggest piece of **** antivirus, right next to Mcafee. Your best bet would be using programs like Spybot Search and Destroy, Avast!, NOD32, BitDefender, Microsoft Baseline Defender, or any other anti-virus that has no affiliation with Norton or Mcafee.

[TehSeckz]

Delete this thread now!

NORTON IS ****ING WORTHLESS
DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT

GET avast!
Its way better

[Every1die4]

I saw this on the Internet/News. I hope it won't affect me. I have firewall and Internet security.

[Sherpa2Chris]

I saw this on the Internet/News. I hope it won't affect me. I have firewall and Internet security. Watch out, man. I heard that it's "supposed" to hit over 10M Canadian computers tomorrow. I sure hope that I'm wrong.

[Every1die4]

Tomorrow? Are you sure? Maybe it's all just an April Fools joke? OR MAYBE IT'S A TERRORIST ATTACK!

If it happens to me, you won't hear from me again. :(

But I have lots of protection.

[Shuza]

The only way the virus can get onto your computer is if you open a certain file or get it off the internet. It can't just randomly pop up on your computer if you just in the desktop. Just get protection and be safe, or just don't get on your computers at mid-night.

[donut]

yeah if you look on the internet somewere its already taken down the British embassy. there still trying to clean up the situation over there.

[Zachary]

Are you dumb? If your worried about it. Shut your internet off for 2-4 days. Then sit back and wait. Do something out side.

It's more centralized in Africa and Asia. As it has previously stated.

The only way the virus can get onto your computer is if you open a certain file or get it off the internet. It can't just randomly pop up on your computer if you just in the desktop. Just get protection and be safe, or just don't get on your computers at mid-night.

It's a worm, it can to. It can come from just getting cookies from a site. Worms are much different then Trojans and other virus's.

[Every1die4]

By the way Rock, all of my computers in my house have Norton Internet Security. :)

It's a worm, it can to. It can come from just getting cookies from a site. Worms are much different then Trojans and other virus's.

Double poster.

[Bobble Set]

Is this everyone's computer or just the U.S? Im canadian.

[RockOnDude]

Canadian computers as well. I installed Norton 360 now, it's so 5exy because its so protective of me. :)

[Bobble Set]

Canadian computers as well. I installed Norton 360 now, it's so 5exy because its so protective of me. :)

Thanks,gonna be downloading norton 360 aboutt. now.

[Sherpa2Chris]

Norton 360 = computer condom. http://ninja-academy-online.invisionzone.com/style_emoticons/default/lolwut.gif

[Zachary]

Lol, Look at my and my computer worm. I love using a virtual sandbox on virus. Just watching the code try to eat a fake computer :) SO much fun :)

Well I hope they hit hard!

[Seno]

The only way the virus can get onto your computer is if you open a certain file or get it off the internet. It can't just randomly pop up on your computer if you just in the desktop. Just get protection and be safe, or just don't get on your computers at mid-night.


Actually it runs off svchost.exe. So it can access your computer through any of those that are running. I have non, gladly.

And Sherpa, Don't use Norton.
Norton will probably help the virus tbh.
What Norton will probably do is: 'TehSeckz:"Oh! you need help finding windows system32 folder? Look its right here silly-silly you"

Download Avast... It already has a block off for this Virus.
This was on its update today as well: April 1st is a date often targeted by the creators of malware and this year will be no exception. However,if your computer's operating system and your avast! antivirus are up to date, the risk is very small.

~Seno

[pure lime]

give me 8gb crd soi can uploud miy p0rn

[Surfacing]

Where did you find this information?

It's on the news everywhere. Just make sure you have the lastest anti virus protectors installed on you're computer.

[disgust]

The chances are, it has been on your comp for a while, so installing an antivirus won't help right away.

[K and O]

OH NOES!! IT'S BEEN RELEASED! WE'RE ALL dOOMED!

[adam3121]

yayyyz i dont have teh virus :D im suprised my comp has heaps of viruses

[disgust]

OH NOES!! IT'S BEEN RELEASED! WE'RE ALL dOOMED!

It was released a loooooong time ago.. just sitting there on our comps, waiting for april 1.

[TehSeckz]

STOP ****ING DOWNLOADING NORTON!!

IF you download norton, you are ****ed, and deserve this virus:devil:

Also,Seno I love you for quoting my IRC chat <3

[Cariz]

When is it due to hit the UK?

[K and O]

Apparently it was due to all who had it on April 1st.. Who knows.

[disgust]

I got the damn thing.

[swish270]

Oo good, it's the Second of April :P
And btw this is True, i saw it on the news.

[TehSeckz]

dont feed the troll!

[Boylight]

Why we are responsible for that,we could claim money for the computer.What was infected.

Reality is that,Norton fails.Norton turns your computer slow and doesen't do
a shet.Its cheap and proves to be cheap.

[ynnaD]

Never heard of it.It didn't appear in my country, so I am out of this risk...But I will keep my antivirus updated, just in-case.

[Jdc2000100]

It's the 2nd, and nothings happend to me :D

[Every1die4]

Yea, I'm fine. Just don't let your guard down. That's what terrorists want us to do. ;)

[dr4g0n f1r3]

This was on the news like 2-3 days ago just make sure you got latest spyware and stuff.

[Meftw]

nothing for me, HAHA TERRORISTS! U CANT GET THROUGH MY NORTON ANTIVIRUS! HAHAAHAHAHHAAHHAAHAHHAAHAHAAHAHHA! U SUCK TERROISTS! NOOBS!!!

Edit: To terrorists: GET A LIFE U IDIOTS! U'LL GET CAUGHT! I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE MAN! I'LL GO INSIDE YOUR BODY AND EAT YOU UP!

[wreathrocker]

same with where i live i heard the guy who released it has been tracked to somewhere in europe but its all over i h8 ppl who try 2 ruin other pplz stuff btw i found a spot where it got in do now download adobe reader atm i looked at mine and the files before downloading and a lot were corrupted and different from a different site so do not download it!

[Nanoblade]

Yeah we got a letter from school about it because the schools system got ****ed by it lmao.

I advise people not to use memory sticks, as this is a large way how the virus is spread.

-Luke

[l0stz 3mb3r]

Guys, the best way to protect yourself is to try and not give out any personal information on the internet.

So, say like your trying to make a paypal account. I would advise not to as conflicker is going to steal your name, bank information, ect., and more than likely sell it or use it for there own needs.

I would advise all of you to go on and watch the news everyday and listen to the radio so that you'll be able to keep up with the attacks.

[reckless]

all you got to do is backup files

[Emilee Ox]

I'm scared, lols.

[l0stz 3mb3r]

I would back them up on a CD and not a flashdrive cause they will spread if people use those.

[aphrodite]

How would you be able to find someone like this -.-

[l0stz 3mb3r]

Go on an all out man hunt till you do.

Or trick him saying you want to learn from him and just tell the cops.

[Omgjeez]

Yea I hooked up one of my old computers and took off all security and all the firewalls waiting for the virus to come and I was going to try and stop it, and save it then block all incoming ports. I wanted to have a copy of it so I could manipulate it however I wanted. Well it ran through my computer faster than I could catch. I downloaded it and it was too late already. I never even had to open the fire folder it was suppose to be in. It's a bad little worm. And the news and many other sources have quoted that the virus did not do a full scale attack on April 1st because of all the media it got. They are saying be prepared for it to hit at anytime now.



~Omgjeez

[Ski Mask]

Oh great.
So where can I get this update?
I am on windows vista and I have norton...but it might be able to go through and my parents will blame me. What do I do :o?

[inside man]

lol, you mite not have it if you have had updates in march

[DarkHeath]

Oh great.
So where can I get this update?
I am on windows vista and I have norton...but it might be able to go through and my parents will blame me. What do I do :o?
Norton is terrible, get Kaspersky. It's served me well.

[bobandtim28]

just as others the virus didnt do a full scale att it will be out again i caught part of it its some nasty **** ill give more info l8r

[thomas43]

OK guys, I have AVG, Its free mostly but you can get advanced. There is this computer maniac guy I know and he says AVG~ the way to go. But you all have your choices. But just saying McAfee is better than Norton By a MILE, Our Desktop has Norton, and we got a different virus. And couldnt take it off. But somehow i got the same thing on my laptop and I could take it off easy. Anyhow Click HERE FOR THE AVG SITE (http://free.avg.com/)

Works for me. Just watch out for Conflicker, its really nasty. But just dont panic, get good protection. And ALWAYS WATCH WHAT U DOWNLOAD.

There are also some rumors that some fake junk p o r n sites send those viruses automatically. Just watch out what you do on your computer and you should be good.

[thomas43]

Okay, Confliker is a virus that will destroy your computer, Whatever you download make sure u virus scan it. You can usually do that. by right clicking on the file and then clicking, Virus Scan it Using this picture.

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/Thomas43_photos/dod.jpg

Thats what you have to do. But get good virus software too. NOT NORTAN, IT FAILS.

[455 h013]

hope im not gravedigging but to protect, you could of unpluggert ur modem over nights. it worked for me and if u get virus u usually cant even re-boot ur comp. it is worthless.