Well, I’m sure that you have all heard and read about the terrible virus that was going to infect millions of PC based computers.  While the virus is exceptionally tricky, a properly “patched” computer is relatively safe.  Proper patching comes from installing windows updates when your computer prompts you to do so.

This virus originated somewhere in the Ukraine and came about in October of 2008.  Symantec was the first to raise red flags about it and Microsoft released the patch soon afterward.  The virus attempts to exploit a file sharing process in all Windows 200, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Server 2003 computers.  If the ptch has been applied, it can attempt to gain access by forcing passwords but this method has a much smaller risk.

If you machine gets infected, simply turn of you system restore, download and run the latest malicious software removal tool from Microsoft and then apply the patch from Microsoft to prevent future intrusions by the virus.  In its basic form, Conflicker is more of a Malware than it is a virus.  It usually prevents your computer from getting Windows Updates and Virus Updates.  If left unattended, it can attempt to install a more dangerous variant which is believed to read passwords and transmit back to malicious parties.

If you are experiencing problems with this virus, contact Fast.