The Conficker computer virus, which has been infecting computers since late 2008 and threatens to impact PCs starting April 1, is getting big buzz in the blogosphere. In the last week, buzz has grown so much that it recently eclipsed chatter for another web hot topic, March Madness and the NCAA Championships. While viruses often spread thanks to mass misinformation on the web (and dubious emails), could the abundance of this computer bug buzz be acting as an early viral warning for PC users?
Following Microsoft's announcement of a $250K reward for information that would lead to the arrest of those responsible for the virus, activity on terms such as "virus removal" and "virus protection" began to show spikes during the work week.
