9 entries found.
Win32/Conficker
Updated on Jan 07, 2009
Microsoft security software detects and removes this threat.
This family of worms can disable several important Windows services and security products. They can also download files and run malicious code on your PC if you have file sharing enabled.
Conficker worms infect PCs across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in a Windows system file. This vulnerability is described and fixed in Security Bulletin MS08-067.
Some worms can also spread via removable drives and by using common passwords.
Alert level:
severe
Worm:Win32/Conficker.gen!B
Updated on Feb 25, 2009
Worm:Win32/Conficker.gen!B is a generic detection for a worm that infects other computers across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Server service (SVCHOST.EXE). If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it could allow remote code execution when file sharing is enabled. It may also spread via removable drives, network shares and weak administrator passwords. It disables several important system services and security products.
Microsoft strongly recommends that users apply the update referred to in Security Bulletin MS08-067 immediately.
Microsoft also recommends that users ensure that their network passwords are strong to prevent this worm from spreading via weak administrator passwords. More information is available here.
Microsoft also recommends that users apply an update that changes the AutoPlay functionality in Windows to prevent this worm from spreading via removable drives. More information is available in the Microsoft Knowledgebase Article KB971029.
Alert level:
severe
Worm:Win32/Conficker.A
Updated on Nov 23, 2008
Worm:Win32/Conficker.A is a worm that infects other computers across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Server service (SVCHOST.EXE). If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it could allow remote code execution when file sharing is enabled.
Microsoft strongly recommends that users apply the update referred to in Security Bulletin MS08-067 immediately.
Microsoft also recommends that users ensure that their network passwords are strong to prevent this worm from spreading via weak administrator passwords. More information is available here.
Microsoft also recommends that users apply an update that changes the AutoPlay functionality in Windows to prevent this worm from spreading via USB drives. More information is available in the Microsoft Knowledgebase Article KB971029.
Alert level:
severe
Worm:Win32/Conficker.gen!A
Updated on Nov 25, 2008
Worm:Win32/Conficker.gen!A is a generic detection for a worm that infects other computers across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Server service (SVCHOST.EXE). If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it could allow remote code execution when file sharing is enabled.
Microsoft strongly recommends that users apply the update referred to in Security Bulletin MS08-067 immediately.
Microsoft also recommends that users ensure that their network passwords are strong to prevent this worm from spreading via weak administrator passwords. More information is available here.
Microsoft also recommends that users apply an update that changes the AutoPlay functionality in Windows to prevent this worm from spreading via removable drives. More information is available in the Microsoft Knowledgebase Article KB971029.
Alert level:
severe
Worm:Win32/Conficker.B
Updated on Dec 30, 2008
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This worm makes changes to you PC and can disable important system services and security products, like antimalware or antivirus software.
It spreads by infecting PCs on your network, removable drives (like USB flash drives), and weak passwords.
Alert level:
severe
Worm:Win32/Conficker.D
Updated on Mar 06, 2009
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This worm can stop some security products from working properly, such as your antivirus software.
It spreads using peer-to-peer (P2P) connections to infect any PC on your network. It can also infect removable drives (such as USB flash drives), and exploit weak passwords.
Alert level:
severe
Worm:Win32/Conficker.E
Updated on Apr 09, 2009
Worm:Win32/Conficker.E is a member of the Win32/Conficker family and was proactively detected when first discovered as Worm:Win32/Conficker.gen!A. Conficker.E acts as an update mechansim for previous variants of Win32/Conficker. This variant deletes its own executable on May 3 2009.
Microsoft strongly recommends that users apply the update referred to in Security Bulletin MS08-067 immediately.
Microsoft also recommends that users ensure that their network passwords are strong to prevent this worm from spreading via weak administrator passwords. More information is available here.
Microsoft also recommends that users apply an update that changes the AutoPlay functionality in Windows to prevent this worm from spreading via USB drives. More information is available in the Microsoft Knowledgebase Article KB971029.
Alert level:
severe
Worm:Win32/Conficker.E.dll
Updated on May 12, 2009
Worm:Win32/Conficker.E.dll is a component of the Win32/Conficker family. It is installed to machines already infected with Conficker.B, .C, or .D variants as an update via Worm:Win32/Conficker.E’s payload.
Microsoft strongly recommends that users apply the update referred to in Security Bulletin MS08-067 immediately.
Microsoft also recommends that users ensure that their network passwords are strong to prevent this worm from spreading via weak administrator passwords. More information is available here.
Microsoft also recommends that users apply an update that changes the AutoPlay functionality in Windows to prevent this worm from spreading via USB drives. More information is available in the Microsoft Knowledgebase Article KB971029.
Alert level:
severe