When you use a free downloading website such as Limewire, you are seriously running the risk of harming your computer by exposing it to viruses and spyware. One of these viruses is called Conficker, which is also known as Downup or Kido. It is a computer worm that targets all Microsoft Windows operating system. The virus works by entering security holes and overflows in the Server Service on Windows computers. Although the virus has been around since October of last year, it is said to have a payload that will activate on April first.
Here at Texas State, the Information Technology Assistant Center, or ITAC (I-TACK) is ready to assist. I-TACK offers free virus scanning and repairs both p.c. and Macintosh computers. ITAC says its most popular service is virus scanning.
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Nalepa also says to make sure and create a back up of all your files from your computer before you take it in for repairs.
The Conflicker virus uses coding to execute on the computer it is infecting, then will disable services such as Windows Automatic Update, Windows Security Center, Windows Defender, and Windows Error Reporting. There is a patch that was distributed through Microsoft to fix the holes back in October to block the virus, but 30 percent of Windows computers don't have it.
STAND UP---Students, staff and faculty should be aware that there are always security risks on the internet including viruses and spyware.
ITAC rep Kevin Conway says there are steps you can take if your computer becomes infected by a virus.
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Last month, Microsoft announced a technology industry collaboration to fight Conficker. Microsoft is offering a 250-thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of the criminals behind the creation and spread of Conficker. For Bobcat Update, I'm Frances Rendon.
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