Conficker is a computer worm that infects Microsoft Windows systems. It was first discovered in November 2008 and has since infected millions of computers around the world. Conficker can spread through removable drives, network shares, and malicious websites. Once infected, a computer can be used to launch DDoS attacks, steal sensitive information, or install other malware.
There are a number of steps that you can take to avoid being infected by Conficker. These include: