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I've just received an email from Zone alarm which I'd like to share

A recent development regarding the Conficker virus has been detected, where it is now directing infected machines to download new, harmful files, thus activating the botnet. Here’s how this new behavior works:

Conficker sends out email spam without the PC owner’s knowledge. In addition, Conficker uses pop-ups to warn of PC infection and offers fake antivirus software, called 'SpywareProtect2009' at a price of $49.95. If purchased, credit card information is stolen and the virus downloads even more malicious software.

If you encounter a pop-up like this, do not click on the pop-up at all - not even to close the box. To remove the pop-up without infection, open your Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Delete), and end the task from your Browser (Explorer, Firefox, etc.). You should take additional precautions to ensure you are not already infected and have adequate protection.

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Anybody else had an email from Zone Alarm ? I was under the impression that these companies do not send out emails but they just up date the definitions ?

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Anybody else had an email from Zone Alarm ? I was under the impression that these companies do not send out emails but they just up date the definitions ?

I have subscribed to their security bulletin... EASY!

Edited by webfact

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