Security experts around the world are sounding the alarm on the Conficker virus which has infected millions of windows-based PC's. The virus took advantage of a windows vulnerability, guessing passwords and through USB sticks was able to sneak inside windows machines. Security researchers point to Latin America and Asia as hotspots for the infection. Microsoft pointed out that most of the computers in these regions are unpatched or where piracy is most prolific.
Most computer users wont notice if their machines are infected. For now, researchers are waiting for the second phase of the infection. The makers of the virus is poised to send the command to these infected machines. No damage yet but it isn't any different to having a spy inside your organization. You just never know when he will strike and how much damage it's going to cost you.
Most computer users wont notice if their machines are infected. For now, researchers are waiting for the second phase of the infection. The makers of the virus is poised to send the command to these infected machines. No damage yet but it isn't any different to having a spy inside your organization. You just never know when he will strike and how much damage it's going to cost you.
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