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Kido is the latest threat that is infecting Windows systems all over the world. It is also known as Conficker and Downadup and has infected (in fact destroyed) more than nine million Windows systems up until now. Kido is a powerful worm that directly affects the system’s kernel, registry and Windows files and replicates at a fast pace. The reason why this worm is dangerous is that it gives the spammers full control over the infected PC and lets them trace sensitive information such as credit card number, passwords, online banking transaction etc.

Fortunately the Microsoft Corporation has got a solution to both prevent this worm from entering into the PC and remove it from any infected system. The company has launched new security patches that proactively respond to this threat. Once installed in an uninfected PC the security patch will not allow the Kido to do its malicious tasks. The company has also launched a malicious software removal tool that should be used in case the Kido has already infected a Windows system. So if you are unfortunate enough to receive Kido then it won’t allow you to download the security patch. You have to remove it first via removal tool and then install the security patch. The solution is of course to purchase a computer running either Linux or the latest Mac OS, like the Apple MacBook Pro MB71B/A. However, if you have been using the Safari on Windows version on your Windows PC, and are already infected, then the only solution is to follow the aforementioned steps.

The company says, “If your computer or environment is impacted by this malware, you may want to run the malicious software removal tool to help disinfect it. The first step would be to install the update on all your computers and replace passwords of network shares with stronger ones. Then use the malicious software removal tool to remove the worm from infected computers. Infected computers may not be able to access Windows Update and therefore the administrator may need first to download the tool using a clean computer, and then distribute it to the other machines.”

 

 

Tags for this article: conficker, downadup, kido, malware, remove kido worm, safari, Security, virus, windows, worm
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Recently a new Worm has emerged as one of the biggest threats for the Windows PCs. It’s been known as Conficker, Kido or Downadup and has infected nine million computers to date. This worm can allow the spammers and phishers to gain total control of the infected PC and trace all the internet activities. It can be used by the cyber criminals as a potential tool to gain access to the user’s confidential information such as credit card number, account number and banking transactions.

The worst thing is that the whole process is 100 percent transparent to the user. This worm has got a very speedy performance with regards to replication. It spreads in the networks rapidly and in no time obstructs the bandwidth completely. As a result the whole network traffic gets jammed and the spammers can reroute it for any disguise activities. Kido only infects Windows systems. The Windows operating system is so vulnerable that it allows this worm to infect the kernel, system’s main files and registry.

The Worm is very intelligent and follows different patterns while replicating. So it cannot be stopped completely by any single anti-virus system. The only way to stop it to get the new security patch and virus removal tool that is launched by Microsoft. Of course it only affects those running Windows, as people with the Apple MacBook running the Mac OS X operating system remain unaffected. The worm remains a major threat and is currently estimated to have infected up to 15 million computers worldwide.

Tags for this article: conficker, downadup, kido, malware, pc, Security, virus, windows, worm
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Apple Safari has created a buzz among various other web browsers like Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera. After much hype a threat has been detected. Talking about its security, if you think that your computer is all safe and sound after using Safari then you could be mistaken. A “carpet bombing flaw” has been detected on the computers of Safari users.

There is a risk for window users and they should curtail the use of Apple Safari browser before patching the necessary security update. While using Safari with default settings it automatically opens unwanted or booby-trapped file with no prompting on the Windows users desktop. Due to this problem unwanted icons flood your desktop. Whenever a person opens Internet Explorer the unwanted file automatically causes all your notepad files to open. Sooner or later this force fed file takes full control of your computer where you are unable to do anything. This threat can make things all the more vulnerable for hackers. Of course they can choose far more nefarious code. Possessing the latest antivirus & security software is always recommendable. This carpet bombing flaw is occurring frequently among the Safari users.

Apple Safari can download files with no prompting. After discovering this flaw it has created havoc among the Safari users. At present this flaw exists in Apple Safari. So all you Safari users get alert as your computer or laptop can be hacked at any point of time by the online hackers or online eavesdroppers.

Tags for this article: browser, safari, Security, virus, vulnerability
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