Conficker worm which strikes on April 1st is already being labelled as one of the most dangerous cyber attacks ever. The way this worm works is that it sets up what are known as botnets on computers around the world. The worm goes active on April 1st when it can be used by its creators to potentially damage computers, networks and do all kind of bad guys stuff.  The worm exploits MS088-067 Windows Server vulnerability.

It goes without saying that you should protect your computers. There are many removal tools available which can be used to remove Conficker from your computer. This is a list of different options you have to remove this worm.

1. McAftee AVERT Stinger Conficker
2. Stand-Alone System Sweeper tool (available as part of Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack).
3. Enigma Software Conficker Removal Tool.
4. Removal tool by F-Secure.
5. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool by Microsoft.

As a good practice you should always keep your system patched. This can be done by configuring automatic updates on your windows computer. Keep it safe, keep it updated :)