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The Never-Ending Story of the Conficker Worm
The infamous Conficker worm, which was patched in 2008, still remains on around 400,000 computers due to old systems that have not been updated. The worm allows hackers to take control of an infected computer, including enabling the camera and mic, and running keyloggers.
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The Conficker worm was a computer worm that affected millions of computers around the world.
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The Conficker worm was a computer worm that affected millions of computers around the world. A search was launched to find its creator, with Microsoft offering $250,000 for any information that led to their capture.
ChapterThe Never-Ending Story of the Conficker Worm
Episode57: MS08-067
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The Conficker Worm, which was first discovered in 2008 and known for its ability to take control of a system remotely, is still present on 400,000 computers today, and is often used as a first hack in ethical hacking training due to its ease of use and effectiveness.
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Summary
The Conficker Worm, which was first discovered in 2008 and known for its ability to take control of a system remotely, is still present on 400,000 computers today, and is often used as a first hack in ethical hacking training due to its ease of use and effectiveness.