Are my parents joking around with me?

My mom said I’m not allowed on the computer because there is this bug/worm going around. Are they telling me the truth or are they April Fooling me?

Answer #1

As long as you have some sort of anti-virus program running (norton, AVG, etc…) and it’s up to date, you will be fine. The tech community has been aware of this virus for quite a while and were prepared for it.

The only people that will be affected are people that have disabled their anti-virus programs or don’t run them on a regular basis. Most default to update and run on a daily basis.

Answer #2

they are telling you the truth … it came out on the news

Answer #3

Staying off the computer won’t protect you, anyway. The next time it connects to the internet, the virus would take effect, assuming its on your comp.

Answer #4

It’s true - it’s called Conficker

However, if your parents have made sure their antivirus and firewall is updated, and they have the latest windows security update - you should be fine.

Answer #5

There’s suppose to a virus going around from computer to computer so no they’re not lying.

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