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The Conficker worm is scheduled to possibly cause widespread damage April 1, 2009.

Severity: High Risk

What is the Conficker worm?

The Conficker worm is a type of virus that lives unnoticed in your PC while spreading itself to others over the Internet. Currently the worm does not harm infected computers, but it has the capacity to cause considerable damage at a later time. Experts fear it may cause damage starting April 1. Steps should be taken to protect your PC from this worm.

Who is at risk from the Conficker worm?

Users whose computers are not configured to receive patches and updates from Microsoft and who are not running an up-to-date anti-virus product are most at risk.

How can I protect myself from the Conficker worm?

• Download and install all updates to your current Windows operating system.
• Download and install a firewall and antivirus programs. Make sure you also download all the latest updates for the firewall program and antivirus program that you download.

Resources to help you fight computer viruses and computer worms:

• ZoneAlarm - ZoneAlarm firewall and ZoneAlarm antivirus are excellent free options to protect your PC from viruses and any unwelcome intruders. Grab a free ZoneAlarm download from the link below. ZoneAlarm is compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP.
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• Free Virus Scan - Kaspersky provides a free online virus scan that you can use to scan your computer for any viruses. Their virus scanner can scan your PC for anything that your current antivirus program may have missed.

  Kaspersky Antivirus and Kaspersky Internet Security are also available as free downloads. Click here to for a free Kaspersky Download.