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One in ten lack conficker patch

An internet security firm has revealed that some 11 per cent of PCs are still unprotected against the conficker online security threat.

Despite the availability of a patch from Microsoft that could prevent the worm from getting through, internet users are still dillydallying, according to security firm Sophos.

Research conducted by the company following an endpoint assessment test shows that consumers lack the patch, dubbed Microsoft MS08-067, in spite of its importance.

"We would have hoped that computer users would have woken up to the threats and installed this patch," said Graham Cluley, the firm's senior technology consultant.

"Not only has the patch been available since last October, there's also been so many reports on the potential consequences of failing to patch. This is pretty depressing news."

It is hoped that the publicity generated through media coverage of the worm will help reduce the number of people without the patch.

Experts recommend taking advantage of all patches that are released, as well as ensuring computers are protected by up-to-date internet security software or anti-virus software and fully functional firewalls.

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