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BitDefender Finds Cure For Downadup/Conficker/Kido Worm
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Posted by Donster on: 2009-03-13 15:44:10 400
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New Variant of Downadup Worm Aggressively Spreading Throughout Web, According to BitDefender Labs
On Saturday, March 7, BitDefender detected a new and more aggressive version of the 'Downadup' virus. It spreads using a Windows RPC Server Service vulnerability and is called Win32.Worm.Downadup.C.
The new version is more resistant to disinfection. Once the system is compromised, the worm disables Windows Update and blocks access to most anti-virus websites in order to hinder the user to disinfect the machine.
BitDefender is the first to offer a free tool which disinfects all versions of 'Downadup' and is available for all infected users at bdtools.net. This domain is the first to serve a removal tool without being blocked by the e-threat.
The worm itself is not new, it made its first appearance in late November 2008, known under the names 'Conficker' or 'Kido'. The worm is also known for exploiting the vulnerability described in the Microsoft security bulletin MS08-067. After successful exploitation it used to install rogue security software on the infected machine.
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