Conficker Infects Computers Worldwide
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND - April 6, 2009
Ananke IT Solutions warns of a worldwide “computer worm” threat. Having infected nearly 12 million computers globally thus far, everyone is strongly urged to take proactive steps before the Conficker worm takes over your network and extracts vital personal, business, and financial information.
Conficker is a remotely-controlled worm spreading rapidly throughout the internet to millions of computers around the world. After it silently infiltrates your system, the worm steals personal information, such as emails and banking transactions from your computer and moves on to your network connections. Conficker takes advantage of vulnerable computers that have not recently had anti-virus updates and possess weak passwords. It then spreads through your network and through removable devices, such as USB drives.
“To avoid possible infections, patch computers with the latest Microsoft Updates and install an up-to-date anti-virus protection program on your system,” says John Conway, President and CEO of Ananke IT Solutions.
To check if your computer has been infected by Conficker, try accessing an anti-virus protection website. If you are unable to access an anti-virus site, your computer and network may already be infected.
“If your computer has been exposed to the worm, you must remove it as quickly as possible to prevent it from spreading throughout your network. Tools are available to eradicate Conficker and an Ananke Specialist can help with removal of the worm on any scale,” says Russell Braga, an IT Specialist at Ananke.
About Ananke IT Solutions
Ananke is a leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Information Technology Solutions company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Since 1994, Ananke has grown by providing reliable, affordable, high-quality professional services, managed services, and staffing services to some of the largest companies in the world. With a diverse team of seasoned technology experts, Ananke brings a wealth of intellectual property and expertise across all industries with services such as infrastructure architecture, network security management, project implementation, migrations, outsourcing, staffing, helpdesk, datacenter services, and much more. Ananke’
