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ABSTRACT

An insider's view of the analysis and implications of the Conficker conundrum.

REFERENCES

• 1: Conficker Working Group Web site (June 2009); http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org
• 2: Giles, J. The inside story of the Conficker worm. New Scientist Journal (June 12, 2009); http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227121.500-the-inside-story-of-the-conficker-worm.html?full=true
• 3: Krebs, B. Massive profits fueling rogue antivirus market. The Washington Post (Mar. 16, 2009); http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/03/obscene_profits_fuel_rogue_ant.html
• 4: Lemos, R. Cabal forms to fight Conficker, offers bounty. Security Focus (Feb. 13, 2009); http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11546
• 5: Markoff, J. The Conficker worm: April Fool's joke or unthinkable disaster? Bits: The New York Times (Mar. 19, 2009); http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/the-conficker-worm-april-fools-joke-or-unthinkable-disaster/
• 6: Porras, P.A., Saidi, H., and Yegneswaran, V. Conficker C analysis. SRI International Technical Report (Apr. 4, 2009); http://mtc.sri.com/Conficker/addendumC/#SecurityProductDisablement
• 7: Williams, C. Conficker seizes city's hospital network. The Register (U.K.) (Jan. 20,2009); http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/20/sheffield_conficker/

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.5 Security and Protection (D.4.6, K.4.2)

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.6 Security and Protection

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.2 Social Issues