Conficker Virus Update

This month began with one of the biggest virus hypes we've seen in years. Since there haven't been any major news stories about catastrophic damage related to Conficker, many are wondering whether the virus is nothing more than a giant April Fools' prank.

Well, rest assured, Conficker is no hoax. It's out there. Unlike other viruses that have immediate and dramatic effects on computers, this one is a bit more subtle and, potentially, more dangerous than previous virus epidemics.