What is Conficker Worm Virus?

The Conficker worm attacks computers that don't have updated security patch. Once it gets into the machine, it can leave your computer at the mercy of the attacker. The attackers can have a total remote control of your computer.

Usually it will attack the business computers. But a home computer can be infected also. PC's are vulnerable to this virus. The Macs are safe from this virus.

You can get the Conficker worm in three ways. First, through an anonymous email with attachment. If you open it, the virus will automatically upload itself. Second, if you're connected in a network and the Administrator was attacked, it is more likely that you'll get it also. Third, if you have a movable device that was plugged in an infected computer and then plug it to your pc at home, you'll definitely get the virus.

If in case your machine your computer is infected with this virus, Microsoft and Symantec offers a free removal tool.

Some machines were loaded with this virus and was only set to activate last April Fool's Day. The Conficker virus is still a threat up until now.

The only thing you can do to secure your pc is to enable your Firewall, update your security patch from Microsoft, don't open any email with attachment, don't download programs that are not secured and make sure you have the best Anti-virus like Symantec.