The Conficker virus, which has infected millions of computers around the world, is finally activating itself in a bid to become a money-making machine for cybercriminals.Infected machines have started to update themselves and download a fake anti-virus program aimed at tricking users into paying out for useless security software, security researchers said.Researchers at Kaspersky Labs found that Conficker was downloading a fake $49.95 security scanner called Spyware Protect 2009, which may mean millions of Conficker-infected machines will start getting pop-up messages advertising the product.
The Conficker virus started spreading late last year.Once the worm is on a computer, that PC becomes part of a “botnet” – a network of computers that can be controlled by the virus's creator.
A task force assembled by Microsoft has been working to stamp out the worm and the company has placed a bounty of $250,000 on the heads of those responsible for the threat.
source:net
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The Conficker virus started spreading late last year.Once the worm is on a computer, that PC becomes part of a “botnet” – a network of computers that can be controlled by the virus's creator.
A task force assembled by Microsoft has been working to stamp out the worm and the company has placed a bounty of $250,000 on the heads of those responsible for the threat.
source:net
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