Conficker Worm: Take Action!

So I’m sure you’ve heard people talking about this latest computer bug scheduled to go into effect on 4/1/2009:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conficker

If you are concerned that this worm may affect one of your computers, I'd recommend taking the following actions: (note: no warranty is expressed or implied)

Make a full backup of your computer and/or important files to removable media
(ie, CD's, DVD's, USB Thumb or Hard Drives)

Make sure all of your Windows updates are current:
http://update.microsoft.com

Specifically: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-067.mspx)

Make sure your Windows firewall is turned on:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673

Make sure your Anti-Virus software is functioning and fully updated. If you need some (or are unsure), AVG is free:
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition
Once installed and updated, perform a full scan of your computer.

Good Luck! And contact me if you need further assistance.

UPDATE: Here's a link to the Microsoft resource page for Conficker.