What is this devastating computer worm Conficker C?
Win32/Conficker is a worm that infects other computers across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Server service (SVCHOST.EXE). If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it could allow remote code execution when file sharing is enabled. Depending on the specific variant, it may also spread via removable drives and by exploiting weak passwords. It disables several important system services and security products and downloads arbitrary files. Also Known As: • TA08-297A (other) • CVE-2008-4250 (other) • VU827267 (other) • Win32/Conficker.A (CA) • Mal/Conficker-A (Sophos) • Trojan.Win32.Agent.bccs (Kaspersky) • W32.Downadup.B (Symantec) • Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.aqfw (Kaspersky) • W32/Conficker.worm (McAfee) • Trojan:Win32/Conficker!corrupt (Microsoft) • W32.Downadup (Symantec) • WORM_DOWNAD (Trend Micro) • Confickr (other) Steps on how to prevent Conficker C attacking you! Take the following steps to help prevent infection on your system: • Enable a firewall
