It looks like the AntiVirus companies are attempting to profit from
Conficker worm. Both Webroot and Zone Alarm are telling me that I'm
not protected from Conficker and that only they can save me. The note
below is the latest from Webroot. The best part is their warning to
not get snagged by emails selling antivirus products when they are
doing something vaguely similar in their own email:
"With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in
which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been
known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a
phony antivirus software program."
"We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially
discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program
combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more
complete and effective protection against Conficker and other
threats."
Richard P.
Quote:
Another Conficker update launched
Last week, the Conficker worm launched another update and appears to
be scanning for other vulnerable computers. Webroot is sending you
this advisory to make sure you understand what to do to protect your
computer against this emerging threat.
With the recent update, Webroot's threat experts are finding cases in
which Conficker is now automatically downloading a worm that has been
known to display fake infection warnings with an offer to purchase a
phony antivirus software program.
As a Webroot® Spy Sweeper customer, you have the best antispyware
protection available - but the fact is, you need antivirus AND
antispyware to be protected against all forms of viruses, worms,
Trojans, rootkits and other malicious attacks. Antispyware alone
cannot prevent threats like Conficker from infecting your computer.
We'd like to help you stay protected by offering you a specially
discounted price on Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. This program
combines antispyware and antivirus technology to give you more
complete and effective protection against Conficker and other threats.
Get complete protection now for only $5 - a 50% savings.
Thank you,
Webroot Customer Support
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