{"id":135,"date":"2009-04-07T09:44:06","date_gmt":"2009-04-07T01:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sysadmindayph.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2009-04-07T09:45:17","modified_gmt":"2009-04-07T01:45:17","slug":"remove-kido-conficker-downadup-downup-wor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysadmindayph.com\/blog\/remove-kido-conficker-downadup-downup-wor\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Kido \/ Conficker \/ Downadup \/ Downup Worm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kido<\/strong>, also known as Downup, Downadup and Conficker, is a computer worm targeting the Microsoft Windows operating system<\/strong> that was first detected in October 2008 but, after a couple of months later, it is still being discussed in antivirus forums and message boards.<\/p>\n

Topics usually discussed is how to detect and remove if you’re computer is infected by this Kido (aka Conficker\/Downup\/Downadup) worm.<\/p>\n

It was reported by Panda Security, also a well known antivirus company, that more than 9 million PC\u2019s have been infected. Special mention at the report was China (the probable country of origin). It is said that China is the country most infected by Kido.<\/p>\n

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Remove Kido \/ Conficker \/ Downadup \/ Downup<\/a><\/h1>\n

Kido <\/strong>although it already has many names (Downadup, Downup, Conficker<\/strong> etc.) various antivirus vendors use various naming conventions for worms.<\/p>\n

How to Protect Your Computer with Kido\/Conficker\/Downadup\/Downup<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a fix for this worm, the details are on our security site at http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/technet\/security\/Bulletin\/MS08-067.mspx<\/a><\/p>\n

Please read the above bulletin for the full details, the patches to prevent this worm are on that page.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How to Detect if You’re Infected with Kido<\/strong><\/p>\n

Found this chart while browsing and looking for ways to detect if you are already infected with this Downadup\/Conficker\/Kido worm<\/p>\n

Check it out here: http:\/\/www.joestewart.org\/cfeyechart.html<\/p>\n

How to Remove Kido \/ Downadup \/ Conficker \/ Downup<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are already infected and if your Antivirus software can\u2019t eliminate the <\/span>
\nworm<\/span> you would need to download a removal tool offered by various security product vendors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft<\/strong><\/a> : Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
\nKaspersky<\/strong><\/a> : KidoKiller
\nF-Secure<\/strong><\/a> : F-downadup<\/a> (alternate link<\/a>)
\nBitDefender<\/strong><\/a> : Win32.Worm.Downadup.Gen Remover<\/a>
\nSpywarevoid<\/strong><\/a> : W32.downadup.c removal tool<\/a>
\nSymantec<\/strong><\/a> : W32.Downadup Remover<\/a>
\nESET<\/strong><\/a> : Conficker Remover<\/a>
\nSophos<\/strong><\/a> : Conficker Cleanup Tool<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are some aliases provided by opular antivirus vendors :<\/p>\n