Win32 Virus Removal

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I keep scanning my computer with Spy Sweeper 5.5. It detects virtumonde, quarantines it and I still keep getting unwanted pop-ups.

Considered to be one of the most rampant viruses to hit computer systems in recent times the Conficker virus, also known as Confiker, Downadup or Kido, has become a nightmare for both home users and security administrators alike.

Conficker employs many features that have not been seen in conjunction before, such as exploiting a vulnerability in MS08-067 and utilising social engineering to encourage users to install it from USB memory sticks.

The virus has also spread far and wide with some estimates claiming that it may have infected north of 15 million machines around the world already.

If your PC becomes infected with Conficker it will give you a huge headache as it blocks access to the websites of all the major antivirus vendors. If that isn’t bad enough, then you should be aware that the payload of Conficker can be changed at any time si the writers can attack you in ways you cannot yet imagine.

Obviously, then, you will want to avoid becoming infected with the Conficker virus in the first place.

Here are some quick tips to help you do just that -

1. The first thing that you really ought to do is update your Windows installation. If you have any updates that you have been putting off, install them now! Conficker exploits a flaw in the Windows operating system so it is imperative that you update your Windows immediately.

2. Always have an antivirus program running and make sure that you have the latest virus definitions downloaded and installed.

3. Turn off the auto-run feature in Windows as this is the prime means of entry for Conficker when an infected USB stick is plugged into an unprotected computer.

4. Only download files from trusted sources on the internet. That way you won’t get any unwanted surprises.