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Conficker Downadup Virus April 1 – DHS Releases Computer Worm Detection Tool



UPDATE: The malicious Conficker Internet worm is trying to reach its creators more aggressively today. But nothing noticeable has happened.

The worm’s programming included a change in tactics on April 1. Infected computers were told to step up their attempts to “phone home” for commands. But chief research officer Mikko Hypponen at antivirus company F-Secure says that’s the only sign of life from the bug.

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