The malware researchers from anti-virus vendor Bitdefender have identified a new variant of the infamous Conficker worm. Its analysis has revealed an improved obfuscation layer and additional blocked strings.
Conficker, also known as Downadup or Kido, is one of the most complex and well-written pieces of malware that security researchers have seen in recent years. [...]

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Let’s assume you’re on the receiving end of the worst April Fool’s Day joke of 2009: your computer’s been infected with the Conficker virus. It’s a frustrating but not insurmountable problem. This guide will walk you through how to cleanse your computer and inoculate against other Conficker variants.
First off, make sure that you are actually [...]

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