Computer experts worried about April Fools ' worm -- the Conficker.c . The worm, which has infected more than 200,000 computers worldwide, is designed to steal passwords and other personal information from unsuspecting users by tricking them into clicking on a malicious link in an email. The program 's code is also written to evolve over time and its author appears to be making updates to thwart attempts to neuter the worm . Microsoft offering $ 250,000 bounty to catch program 's creator .
Computer experts worried about April Fools ' worm -- the Conficker.c . The worm, which has infected more than 200,000 computers worldwide, is designed to steal passwords and other personal information from unsuspecting users by tricking them into clicking on a malicious link in an email. Microsoft offering $ 250,000 bounty to catch program 's creator .