Virus Threat to IM Users

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My sister works at Nicor, which is a natural gas company in IL, and this came from their IT department so I believe it's pretty credible.

Subject: IMPORTANT - Security threat to Instant Message service users identified
Importance: High


The IS Security group has identified a new worm that is a potential threat to users of Instant Messaging services.

Who is at risk?
Users of any Instant Messaging software (e.g. AOL, MSN etc.)

What should I be on the lookout for ?
A link will appear in a popup message from your Instant Messaging software inviting you to "come see my pictures" or "check this out" or other similarly worded invitations. It will likely arrive from someone that you know.

What is the impact of clicking on the link?
Clicking on the link will cause applications to be installed onto your PC that attempt to connect to a remote host IP address.
A similar popup message with the infected link will also be distributed to everyone in your Buddy List (or equivalent).

What should I do if I think I have received an infected link in an Instant Message popup message?
Please do not click on the link
Inform the IT Service Desk on x4357 or by e-mail, they will follow up with IS Security and inform you if any further action is required.

Thank you for your assistance in protecting our network.

Regards,
IT Service Desk
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either that or they're tired of everyone checking out porn while they're on the clock ;)
 
lol. most of my friends have this. i have been wise enough to steer away from it, but it seems so convincing, like a normal conversation. beware!!!
 
Actually this news is quite old because i've had friends that have had the virus before....I havent gotten infected yet. It's pretty easy to notice the worm because if you are chatting about something, a random IM will say "cOmE check theez pIcS out!" and the writing will be quite different than that of your friend and how he normally types. all it requires is for you to be a bit cautios and this virus wont be a thread to you at all
 
There are plenty of web sites with IM hacks already. Most people dont know it but thre are programs that can push someone out of a chat room. There are also 'bots', Etc.
 
morriefisher said:
There are plenty of web sites with IM hacks already. There are also 'bots', Etc.
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i have a profile i use in yahoo chat called... really_a_bot ... and either people get the joke and IM me and laugh or they don't get it and just ignore me LOL
 
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