Presumably you've all heard about the conficker worm that the media are hyping about. However I have a question.
Namely, if this worm connects to a list of predictable domain names to download updates for itself, why can't the security companies set up a future domain name that contains software that removes the worm?
What am I missing here?
Conficker worm
Well I agree the creators wouldn't go out of their way to make it possible but the way I understand it is that the virus goes to randomly generated websites so the creators can avoid getting one fixed site shut down. So the security companies have been able to predict future websites to monitor how many people have the virus.
So my guess is there's something wrong with my understanding somewhere. If they are able to create servers which the virus contacts to download software, why can't they put software up that removes it?
So my guess is there's something wrong with my understanding somewhere. If they are able to create servers which the virus contacts to download software, why can't they put software up that removes it?
The company I work for has been crippled by the virus over the past 4 weeks. Everyone in I.T. seems to be running around after the virus so if you want anything else done your up a gum tree. There is now a 'usb stick' amnesty where no one is to use them outwith the company network. :roll: