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 think you might be infected you really should get us to check your machine out asap. Bring your machine in or give us a call to come onsite and check your network.
Also do not put your credit card into any site selling any sort of “Virus Removal or Fix”