Botnet
Conficker
First seen: 2008 • Status: inactive
Currently Inactive
Conficker was like a computer plague that infected millions of computers around the world, showing how dangerous worms could become.
Overview
Conficker was one of the largest botnets ever created, infecting millions of computers worldwide. It exploited MS08-067 and used advanced techniques for its time.
Also Known As
Downadup, Kido
How It Spreads
- • MS08-067 exploit
- • USB drives
- • Network shares
- • Weak passwords
What It Does
- • Botnet creation
- • Spam distribution
- • Malware delivery
- • Domain generation algorithm
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Target Platforms
Windows
Detection Tips
- • Ensure MS08-067 is patched
- • Monitor for DGA domain requests
- • Check for autorun.inf on USB drives
- • Review account lockouts
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1210, T1091, T1021, T1568
If You're Infected
- 1.
Patch MS08-067
- 2.
Disable USB autorun
- 3.
Use strong passwords
- 4.
Run Conficker removal tools
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