Conficker began installing an antivirus that is referenced in SpywareProtect2009 infected computer, which shows their true intention.
Kaspersky reported that the worm started using its peer-to-peer mechanism yesterday including program updates and false security. The new update is also an interesting new mechanism to automatically destroy itself after May 3 2009.
Microsoft Malware Protection Center blog has a list of good news. E variant of the changes and that, today, @ PC World Blog lists some new elements that may be of its creators.
If you are still unsure your computer may be infected by the worm Conficker Eye Chart will help you diagnose, it is easy.
Basically Conficker blocking access to some 100 security sites and the eye chart displays images from several of those sites.If your browser loads the correct settings for dead image so there is a good chance your computer is infected with, it’s time to get rid of Conficker.
If you update your software often you should be safe as Microsoft has an update in October 2008. It is not always clear whether your computer is infected, so some people created a test which can help.
Conficker Eye Chart
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How to interpret:
| If you see this above: | It probably means this: |
| = Normal/Not Infected by Conficker (or using proxy) | |
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| = Possibly Infected by Conficker (C variant or greater) | |
| = Possibly Infected by Conficker B variant | |
| = Image loading turned off in browser? | |
| Any other combination | = Poor Internet connection? |
