PLEASE READ: BEWARE OF THE CONFLICKER C VIRUS

[Thaier]

The Conflicker C virus, like the previous virus's are unknown exactly what they do or when they will impact your system. It was "released" that the attack will be made on April 1st (fools day), and 50,000 RANDOM computers each day, infected with the virus will be targets.

Experts say it is the worst infection since the SQL Slammer. Estimates of the number of computers infected range from almost 9 million PCs to 15 million computers.

How do I protect myself from this virus?

Its easy. Turn off your computer on April 1st and April 2nd. Update your Virus Scanner. Disconnect all internet modems in the house. And hope for the best.

Here are some videos to watch to give you tips on how to protect your computer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HHKYBFBEsA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSNMnUG6yII

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo4otlJPMxA

EDIT:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

This link lets you able to scan your computer to see if you have the virus.

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/worms/conficker.mspx

Also this link is how to prevent from getting it right from Microsoft's site.

 

[Furry Sparks]

How do we know this whole thing isn't a joke?

 

[Thaier]

If you watched the videos Microsoft commented on it saying that they are having a hard time to stop it. <_<

 

[Furry Sparks]

If you watched the videos Microsoft commented on it saying that they are having a hard time to stop it. <_<

I watched one of the videos. Didn't feel like watching all of them.

The thing I'm confused about is, a bunch of people already have it, right? So what is not connecting to the internet April 1st going to do?

 

[Thaier]

That is when the 50,000 random people get hit then it spreads from there.

 

[Resonate]

....It was "released" that the attack will be made on April 1st (fools day), and 50,000 RANDOM computers each day, infected with the virus will be targets.

April Fools Day.....huge attack....on 50,000 RANDOM Computers?

Sure.

 

[Wish]

Thank you. =D

 

[Nic]

Is this real? I think I got infected, I been have slow connection.

 

[Wish]

I dont think he will joke about something that serious. o.o

 

[Resonate]

I dont think he will joke about something that serious. o.o

Well you never know.

But you could be right, and millions of people will stay online anyways. :r

 

[djman900]

ty so just april 1st?

 

[Wish]

Well better to be safe then sorry. =D My mom is crazy for Ebay though sooo she wont stay off. o.o

 

[Resonate]

Well better to be safe then sorry. =D My mom is crazy for Ebay though sooo she wont stay off. o.o

Yup. Besides I'm not gonna be on TBT those days anyways.

I'll be too busy playing pranks on my buds at school. & on the 2nd of April our band leaves for D.C. so I'll be safe anyways.

 

[Nic]

DO NOT I SAY DO NOT! Don't look this up anywhere. A person on a forum got his computer crashed.

 

[Wish]

DO NOT I SAY DO NOT! Don't look this up anywhere. A person on a forum got his computer crashed.

wut

 

[chubsterr]

lol that virus originated where i live, in houston

 

[Dragorium15]

OH NOES A HORRIBLE VIRUS THAT IS EXTRAORDINARILY EASY TO DEFEND AGAINST.

*flees*

 

[Thaier]

UPDATED THE THREAD WITH INFORMATION FROM MICROSOFT!

 

[PaJami]

I'm advertising this thread on my Parties topic to raise awareness. Thanks for this

 

[Muh Pit]

This is bull excriments. >.<