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2. Conficker - Wikipedia

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   Conficker, also known as Downup, Downadup and Kido, is a computer worm targeting the Microsoft Windows operating system that was first detected in November 2008. [2] It uses flaws in Windows OS software (MS08-067 / CVE-2008-4250) [3] [4] and dictionary attacks on administrator passwords to propagate while forming a botnet, and has been unusually difficult to counter because of its combined use ...

3. Code Red (computer worm) - Wikipedia

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   Code Red was a computer worm observed on the Internet on July 15, 2001. It attacked computers running Microsoft's IIS web server.It was the first large-scale, mixed-threat attack to successfully target enterprise networks.

4. Timeline of computer viruses and worms - Wikipedia

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   Anti-Spyware 2011, a Trojan horse that attacks Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7, posing as an anti-spyware program. It disables security-related processes of anti-virus programs, while also blocking access to the Internet, which prevents updates.

5. Blaster (computer worm) - Wikipedia

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   August 11, 2003: Original version of the worm appears on the Internet. [16] August 11, 2003: Symantec Antivirus releases a rapid release protection update. [8] August 11, 2003, evening: Antivirus and security firms issued alerts to run Windows Update. [16] August 12, 2003: The number of infected systems is reported at 30,000. [16]

6. McAfee: Disable or enable virus protection - AOL Help

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   To disable virus protection 1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, double-click the McAfee ( M) icon. Note: If you are using Windows® 7 and don't see the McAfee icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal hidden icons. Please know that you can customize your Windows 7 System Tray.

7. Brontok - Wikipedia

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   When Brontok is first run, it copies itself to the user's application data directory. It then sets itself to start up with Windows, by creating a registry entry in the HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run registry key. It disables the Windows Registry Editor (regedit.exe) and modifies Windows Explorer settings. It removes the ...