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Title: The 'Worm' That Could Bring Down The Internet
Post by: Clive on September 28, 2011, 19:46

For the past three years, a highly encrypted computer worm called Conficker has been spreading rapidly around the world. As many as 12 million computers have been infected with the self-updating worm, a type of malware that can get inside computers and operate without their permission.

http://www.npr.org/2011/09/27/140704494/the-worm-that-could-bring-down-the-internet?ps=cprs

Title: Re: The 'Worm' That Could Bring Down The Internet
Post by: Simon on September 28, 2011, 19:51

I thought Conficker was old news.  Surely any competent AV software should be able to deal with it?

Title: Re: The 'Worm' That Could Bring Down The Internet
Post by: Clive on September 28, 2011, 20:14

I think they keep waiting for something to happen but nothing has yet!  It's a real mystery.  :dunno:

Title: Re: The 'Worm' That Could Bring Down The Internet
Post by: Rik on September 29, 2011, 08:54

You mean that they're still writing about it, Clive? ;D

Title: Re: The 'Worm' That Could Bring Down The Internet
Post by: Clive on September 29, 2011, 09:02

Perhaps it's a conspiracy theory.   ;D

Title: Re: The 'Worm' That Could Bring Down The Internet
Post by: Rik on September 29, 2011, 09:57

Perhaps we're a conspiracy theory? ;D

Title: Re: The 'Worm' That Could Bring Down The Internet
Post by: Clive on September 29, 2011, 16:49

I'm glad to be part of it.   ;D