Conficker Removal

Conficker: How to prevent it and remove it

The Conficker/Downadup worm, which first surfaced in 2008, has infected thousands of business networks. Unpatched computers are most at risk of infection, with Conficker exploiting these computers by overcoming weak passwords and propagating itself through unprotected USB storage devices.

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To prevent infection, Sophos recommends:

• Apply the MS08-67 patch
• Disable file and print sharing
• Strengthen your password
• Turn off autorun for USB devices
• Apply a device control policy
• Finally, make sure that patches, and an effective antivirus solution and firewall are installed, running and up to date.

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