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Old 12th April 2009, 01:33 PM
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Conficker also installs fake antivirus software

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Researchers have discovered another feature of the Conficker worm that provides an additional clue about the intent of the creators--the worm installs malware that masquerades as antivirus software, Trend Micro said on Friday.

The worm, which has infected millions of Windows-based computers on the Internet, is downloading a program called Spyware Protect 2009 and displaying warning messages saying that the computer is infected and offering to clean it up for $49.95, according to the Trend Micro blog.
Conficker also installs fake antivirus software | Security - CNET News
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Old 12th April 2009, 03:12 PM
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I was not too worried about the Conficker Worm. However, It does seem to be causing quite some debate. Viruses and Worms do not seize to amaze in todays technology.
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Old 12th April 2009, 05:57 PM
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Moved to General Security.

Good find, Donna. I didn't know it did this.
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