New IM worm chats with its intended victims

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Re: Don't chat with people you don't know

Um, it says it can come from friends. In fact, it would likely have to, the infected person gets the worm, which sends itself out to people on their Buddy's list - so it would come from people you know.

Try reading the story next time. Thanks.



The malicious file disables security software, installs a backdoor and tweaks system files, the company said. Then it starts sending itself to contacts on the victim's buddy list.





Advice to users is to be careful when clicking on links in IM messages--even when they seem to come from friends--and to use up-to-date antivirus software. When receiving a link in an instant message, the best practice is to verify with the sender if the link was sent intentionally or not.



It's in there *TWICE*.

Posted by: chadle78   Posted on: 12/07/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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