Threat: Conficker
Reportedly, Conficker triggers begin April 01, 2009.
Target: Windows
National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-088A archive
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-088A.html
Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/worms/conficker.mspx
Symantec
http://www.symantec.com/norton/theme.jsp?themeid=conficker_worm&inid=us_ghp_link_conficker_worm
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Releases Conficker/Downadup Computer Worm Detection Tool
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1238443907751.shtm
CBS March 31, 2009 (12 minutes)
"Lesley Stahl reports on computer viruses that propagate on the Internet and infect PCs, which enable their creators often called "cyber gangs" to learn the information they need to electronically rob bank accounts."
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