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3 Million Hits by Worm.

A worm(kind of virus) through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without the latest security updates is posing a growing threat to users. The malicious program, known as Conficker, Downadup, or Kido was first discovered in October 2008. Users should have up-to-date anti-virus software.

According to Microsoft, the worm works by searching for a Windows executable file called “services.exe” and then becomes part of that code. It creates an HTTP server, resets a machine’s System Restore point (making it far harder to recover the infected system) and then downloads files from the hacker’s web site. BBC website published infected IPs statistics worldwide also. Microsoft says that the malware has infected computers in many different parts of the world, with machines in China, Brazil, Russia, and India having the highest number of victims.

It is very important to have updated anti-virus. I would recommend to have additional registry cleaner and spyware/adware removal tools. Now a days USBs are infected highly. Whenever you scan or carry some documents from the market, it is recommended to get them in email and do not use USBs for the purpose. USBs should be used for personal computer only. I would recommend you Kaspersky anti-virus, Amust Registry Cleaner, Malwarebyte’s Anti-malwarwe and Spyware Doctor.
Anti Virus Protection for any PC has been a growing need. Some people recommend cheap antivirus software solution and some suggest free virus protection software or virus removal software. Internet security software are different from antivirus and with standard scanning software you also need anti spam software sometimes. Subscribe via E-Mail so that for your when ever we post updates regarding PC security needs, you can have them.

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