Conficker worm still spreading despite being nearly 10 years old
Nearly a decade after it first burst across the world, the Conficker worm remains one of the internet’s most prevalent malware threats, according to research by the security firm Trend Micro. Conficker, also known as Downad, was first spotted in 2008 when it infected as many as 15 million machines. Experts saw it as one of the worst and most sophisticated cybersecurity crises to date. The malware rapidly propagates across networks via network shares, removable media or software vulnerabilities. European businesses and governments quickly lost millions due to disruptions. By technological standards, Conficker’s initial attack phase occurred a long time ago. This year, however, saw 2,564,618 successful infections. The pattern is clear: Anyone using old, unpatched machines remain vulnerable and are hit with abandon. “Although it is not as exciting to the public eye as more modern malware such as WannaCry and Petya, it remains a persistent threat – and will continue to be as […]
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