What has a stupid name and has everybody worried?

Yeah, it’s Conficker, the virus that is much in the news. If you like, you can use the other stupid name—Downadup.

Whatever you call it, it’s got lots of potential. None of that potential is good. So, it’s a good idea to check your computer. If you find this nasty, get rid of it.

Here’s a bunch of free tools to get the job done.

• McAfee Stinger
• ESet EConfickerRemover
• Symantec W32.Downadup Removal Tool
• F-Secure F-Downadup, FSMRT, more tools
• BitDefender single PC and network removal tools
• Kaspersky KKiller
• Trend Micro