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New version of Conficker worm spotted

A new version of the worm that caused internet security threats by spreading itself through vulnerability in the Windows RPC server service has been detected by an online security firm.

The Downloadup worm also referred to as Conficker or Kido has reinvented itself and is now spreading through USB sticks, warns BitDefender, which says the worm copies itself in a random folder created inside the RECYCLER directory.

Commenting on the new outbreak, head of BitDefender Anti-Malware Labs Viorel Canja said the malware "exploits the fact that many people do not patch their systems".

"With its updated configuration and good protection scheme, this worm could become a rival to already established botnets like Storm or Srizbi."

The firm also says that the Win32.Worm.Downadup.B malware is able to "block access to security-related websites by filtering every address that contains certain strings".

PC World recently reported that cyber crooks are highly adaptive individuals who will readily adopt new ways of exposing internet users to online threats, depending on how successful a method is.

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