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599170 tn?1300973893

April 1 warning( computer worm)

I heard from an instructor in school and read on comcast homepage there is a threat of a global computer worm be really careful I wouldnot download anything or open any attachments on emails,,,,some idiots think its really funny to crash computers on Aprils fools day,,,if anyone knows more specifics ,.,,,,Please share
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365714 tn?1292199108
I was thinking the same thing. It would be hillarious if that was true or if it did.......absolutely nothing, lol.


I loaded the norton and McAfee site without problems. I think I'm fine.  I could probably use a day off the internet... repot some more African violets, finish a picture, do some painting. The possiblities are endless, lol.
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750172 tn?1256147076
I think you should be.  Symnatec also suggest you change all your shared files to read only... Anyway, hiding sounds good to me!!  No one knows what's going to happen.  I'm waiting for us all to get a message saying "haha, it was fun watching everyone panic".  I'm mean really, did they have to pick April 1st??  Oh well, I bet you'll be fine b/c microsoft specifically modified their tools to search for this worm.  I'm guessing we'll all have a lot of freetime on our hands tomorrow though since no one will be online!!!
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365714 tn?1292199108
I tried the onecare scan and it appears it does crash my computer. :(  At least when I tried it once.  I did do the software removal tool I mentioned before and that worked.  It found no threats on my computer. I am okay? =/

I think I'll turn off my computer and hide under a rock for a day, lol.
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750172 tn?1256147076
Okay everybody go to this website.  It's the story about the worm and has links to the sites to run the scans to protect your computer or to find the worm if it's already in there.  If it's already in there it also tells you how to get rid of it.  P.S.  I did the microsoft scan they have, and it did not crash my computer. (some say it does, guess it depends on the computer)

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/132464;_ylt=Amofz3hd_Twgwn1vigRyvYDZn414
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189069 tn?1323402138
This is really upsetting. How can anyone live with themselves putting people through this for their own benefit?
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203342 tn?1328737207
I thought we were just not supposed to accept any friends invite to any websites tomorrow?
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The Department of Homeland Security also has released a network-detection tool for this worm, although it sounds like that this is only for the government.

http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1238443907751.shtm

Sheesh.... anyone have any instructions as to what we need to do ????
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Take steps to avoid April 1st computer virus
Conficker to ramp up its efforts to use infected computers for cybercrimes

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29975229/wid/11915829?GT1=40006
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541150 tn?1306033843
BP...awww man, really?
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189069 tn?1323402138
PK, Sorry, babe! I read leaving your computer off will not work to prevent that virus!
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541150 tn?1306033843
I am NOT turning on my computer tomorrow!!!! Any comments or questions, refer to April LOL
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203342 tn?1328737207
It is true. Check out Platelet girl's post. If you have a good anti-virus installed and firewall I think you should be ok.
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365714 tn?1292199108
I posted in the other topic.  Thanks for the reminder. I've got the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool running right now!
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599170 tn?1300973893
just read futher down Platlet girls got it covered read her post great info,,,,,be carefulll
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