Something told me that this was going to turn into a money making scheme.
Network Security - Conficker Launches Money-Making Scam
Friday, April 10, 2009
Press of Atlantic City.com | Cape May : Internet scam tries to rent out homes in Ocean City
I have a house I want to rent. Actually, it is not mine but who cares about the small details.
Press of Atlantic City.com Cape May : Internet scam tries to rent out homes in Ocean City
Press of Atlantic City.com Cape May : Internet scam tries to rent out homes in Ocean City
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Deep Computer-Spying Network Touched 103 Countries - Business Center - PC World
Folks, we need to do a better job of protecting our networks.
Deep Computer-Spying Network Touched 103 Countries - Business Center - PC World
Deep Computer-Spying Network Touched 103 Countries - Business Center - PC World
Conficker - Are we there yet?
Conficker has come and gone. It seems like a dud… or is it.
This worm got the attention of everyone from security experts to you. So what was all the hype about?
Was this done just to get some fame and recognition? Maybe the person or persons responsible for this wanted to show their ability. Maybe this is like a badge of honor in their circles.
Maybe the person or persons who amassed the number of infected computers did so to sell their collection to another for profit.
Maybe the intent was just to show how vulnerable we are and that this was a wakeup call to do a better job to protect ourselves.
Maybe this was a way to make us drop our guard, like when they weather guy breaks in and tells us that the perfect storm is coming only to fizzle out or go in a different direction. Only to find the next time the real one is on the way and you ignore the warnings… and then it hits and you are unprepared.
Whatever the reason this worm did not attack is beside the point. I think it was an eye opener for people to scan their computer and to backup their data. It is sad that people wait until an event like this to do what needs to be done on a regular basis.
Our office was overwhelmed with calls. Many wanted to know what to do to check their computer and others that wanted to know how to get rid of it.
So are we done with Conficker? I am not sure but I am concerned that someone would go through all this trouble just let their hard work go to waste. I think we still need to keep our guard up and use this experience to convert our straw homes to brick. I feel that the big one is coming and only those with brick houses are going to weather the storm.
What are your thoughts?
This worm got the attention of everyone from security experts to you. So what was all the hype about?
Was this done just to get some fame and recognition? Maybe the person or persons responsible for this wanted to show their ability. Maybe this is like a badge of honor in their circles.
Maybe the person or persons who amassed the number of infected computers did so to sell their collection to another for profit.
Maybe the intent was just to show how vulnerable we are and that this was a wakeup call to do a better job to protect ourselves.
Maybe this was a way to make us drop our guard, like when they weather guy breaks in and tells us that the perfect storm is coming only to fizzle out or go in a different direction. Only to find the next time the real one is on the way and you ignore the warnings… and then it hits and you are unprepared.
Whatever the reason this worm did not attack is beside the point. I think it was an eye opener for people to scan their computer and to backup their data. It is sad that people wait until an event like this to do what needs to be done on a regular basis.
Our office was overwhelmed with calls. Many wanted to know what to do to check their computer and others that wanted to know how to get rid of it.
So are we done with Conficker? I am not sure but I am concerned that someone would go through all this trouble just let their hard work go to waste. I think we still need to keep our guard up and use this experience to convert our straw homes to brick. I feel that the big one is coming and only those with brick houses are going to weather the storm.
What are your thoughts?
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