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Why there's still worry about the Conficker worm

The Conficker worm was first detected in 2008, but cybersecurity experts are still battling it.

Tags: technology , Conficker , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Atlantic Monthly , Dorothy Ramienski , DorobekInsider

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Conficker Worm is Alive and Well

The Department of Homeland Security is putting together a report on the global response to Conficker Worm attacks, while analysts warn, the Worm is still alive and well, though probably well hidden. Atlantic Monthly columnist Mark Bowden says, botnets like the Conficker Worm are evidence that worms and viruses are now being developed by those who have intricate knowledge of cryptography, a prospect that makes defending against attacks increasingly difficult.

Tags: technology , Cybersecurity Report , DHS , Conficker Worm , Scott Carr

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