Have you heard of the Conficker C virus that is said to go active by April 1? It's not a joke thought it's on April Fools. So be sure you are prepared. Here are some facts about the Conficker C virus.
What does the virus do? It will get data inside your computer and send the information to the makers of the virus. This information can now be sold to advertisers that will send you spam and make you see advertisements in your email and computer.
How do I get infected by the Conficker C virus? The virus installs itself in your computer through an infected USB device or memory stick or thumbdrive. So always scan an external memory device before using it.
If you want to know more, here's an article on how to remove Conficker C virus.
Thanks to my friend who gave me that link, he's the one told me about the Conficker C virus solution.