Tuesday, March 31, 2009

20090331tu1228, Conficker Downandup Worm Virus

Securing computers to ensure the best defense against the April 1
(April Fools) Conficker worm virus (also known as Downandup).

Here's what to do:

1. Make sure all Windows updates are installed. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

2. Download and run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
found here (click skip the details and download the took):
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove

3. Make sure your AntiVirus software is updated. If necessary, if it
is old and outdated, remove it using add/remove programs, then install
AVG Free AntiVirus software found listed among the top ten programs
found here: http://www.download.com

That's it!