Worm from AOL Instant Messenger

giacopo · Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 70

I am using AOL Instant Messenger. I have heard about worm that spreads through AOL Instant Messenger. I do not know much about viruses so I am afraid my computer can get infected. Can you explain to me how this worm spreads and how can I protect myself? Thank you in advance..

buiron · Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Posts: 58

This is a very tricky virus. You will receive message from someone on your buddy list with the question "Is this your picture" and a link to some MySpace web site. Link will have a .jpg extension. So, everything is totally innocent looking. When you click this link your computer will get infected and worm will send itself to every contact in you buddy list with the same message and link. If you happen to get infected, do not panic. It is easy to remove.

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