Conficker Detection

[2ffat]

Here is a couple of article about detecting Conficker. One from ZDNet and a related one from Informatik IV.


James P. Cottingham
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[Grenage]

Some interesting information there, especially in the latter.

"We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into the area" - Major Mike Shearer

 

[BadBigBen]

The University of Bonn has decoded the beast, thus most of the information to be had at present would be from the last link that 2ffat provided (darn it beat me to it ;-) )...

Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

How to ask a question, when posting them to a professional forum.

 

[joepcguy]

This works great, give it a try

Successful Conficker Removal

1. Disconnect from the network
2. Turn off system restore
3. Run CCleaner or ATF Cleaner
4. Run W32.Downadup Removal Tool ver. 1.1.0.0

http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2009-011316-0247-99

5. Reboot
6. Reconnect to the network
7. Turn system restore back on
8. Run Windows Updates
Done


Enjoy