New Conficker Variant Increases Its Flexibility

CWmike writes "Criminals behind the widespread Conficker worm have released a new version that could signal a major shift in the way the malware operates. The new variant, dubbed Conficker B++, was spotted three days ago by SRI International researchers, who published details of the new code on Thursday. To the untrained eye, the new variant looks almost identical to the previous version of the worm, Conficker B. But the B++ variant uses new techniques to download software, giving its creators more flexibility in what they can do with infected machines."

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The Botnet National Anthem

[Chris Tucker]

Botnets, worldwide botnets.
What kind of boxes are on botnets?

Compaq, HP, Dell and Sony, TRUE!
Gateway, Packard Bell, maybe even Asus, too.

Are boxes, found on botnets.
All running Windows, FOO!

Re:The Botnet National Anthem

[wisty]

YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE UNIX VIRUS!

This virus works on the honor system. Please
randomly delete some of your files and forward
this to everyone you know.

Re:This is slashdot right?

[MichaelSmith]

Cripes with all the reliance they are placing on windows internals they will never get this thing ported to *nix. Its almost as bad as autocad.

Re:This is slashdot right?

[Narnie]

Microsoft should hire these guys to revamp Windows Update.