Conficker.C - April Fool's Joke? - Blu-ray Forum

theshadow1234 · 04-01-2009, 11:36 AM

I work in the IT field and so far we have not seen zilch come across and effect our computers. Could it be that this was just a joke to scare everyone like the Y2k deal we had years back?

Anyone know?

Thanks

Marine Mike · 04-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Ever since someone informed me that something was suppose to happen on April 1st, I knew it was just a joke.

Marquoz · 04-01-2009, 12:05 PM

It could be that it's set to download instructions today and everybody will think it's an April Fools joke and then in a couple weeks the instructions it downloaded will take place. That would be the best way for this kind of worm to work, don't do anything on the day it's "supposed" to do something so everybody lets their guard down. Time will tell if it actually does something. Hopefully it's all ado about nothing and the security companies figure out a way to neutralize it before it does do anything (if it will).

DC_Street · 04-01-2009, 12:12 PM

good ole Microsoft pulling off one of the largest April fool's pranks

Marine Mike · 04-01-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC_Street

good ole Microsoft pulling off one of the largest April fool's pranks

Why would it be Microsoft?

We all know its anti-virus companys that distribute viruses and worms.

Mr. J · 04-01-2009, 01:28 PM

I hope its a joke but if not, all my computers are up to date with the latest Norton Internet Security Program!

bongzilla · 04-01-2009, 12:27 PM

I think its a M$ and news agency,s joke on us.

04-01-2009, 11:36 AM	#1
theshadow1234 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:9	Conficker.C - April Fool's Joke? I work in the IT field and so far we have not seen zilch come across and effect our computers. Could it be that this was just a joke to scare everyone like the Y2k deal we had years back? Anyone know? Thanks

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04-01-2009, 12:00 PM	#2
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Ever since someone informed me that something was suppose to happen on April 1st, I knew it was just a joke.

04-01-2009, 12:05 PM	#3
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	It could be that it's set to download instructions today and everybody will think it's an April Fools joke and then in a couple weeks the instructions it downloaded will take place. That would be the best way for this kind of worm to work, don't do anything on the day it's "supposed" to do something so everybody lets their guard down. Time will tell if it actually does something. Hopefully it's all ado about nothing and the security companies figure out a way to neutralize it before it does do anything (if it will).

04-01-2009, 12:12 PM	#4
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	good ole Microsoft pulling off one of the largest April fool's pranks

04-01-2009, 01:28 PM	#6
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I hope its a joke but if not, all my computers are up to date with the latest Norton Internet Security Program!

04-01-2009, 12:27 PM	#7
bongzilla Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	I think its a M$ and news agency,s joke on us.

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