Conficker activation passes quietly, but threat isn't over
http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal189745
By Sumner Lemon
An expected activation of the Conficker.c worm at midnight on
April 1 passed without incident, despite sensationalized fears
that the Internet itself might be affected, but security
researchers said users aren't out of the woods yet.Read full
story http://www.networkworld.com/nlsecuritynewsal189745
Senior Editor Ellen Messmer covers security for Network World.
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