This is a quick note to our customers about the Conficker Worm.  We have received a lot of questions about the virus and want to let you know what to do and how to protect yourself.

The media has taken to the story that this virus will be attacking computers tomorrow, April 1st.  The virus even appeared on 60 minutes last night.

Bottom Line: This is a Windows-only issue (Macs are unaffected).  If you update your copy of Windows and your antivirus software, you will be safe from this worm.

The Conficker worm is not intended to destroy your computer or your data.  The goal of the worm is to spread itself and to use your computer to send spam and make money by masquerading as antivirus/antispyware software.  You can easily get infected with the worm without knowing it, or be tricked into giving it money in a supposed purchase of antivirus software.  Here’s what you need to do to prepare. Read the rest of this entry… »