Warning for AOL IM users

TTinCO · Oct 29, 2005

Rootkit-Worm Hitting AOL's IM Network
By Tim Gray

FaceTime Security Labs today identified a new threat circulating through AOL's (Quote, Chart) Instant Messenger (AIM) network: a worm that leaves behind a nasty surprise for unsuspecting chatters.

Dubbed W32/Sdbot-ADD, the worm is being passed through instant messages within AOL chat rooms. FaceTime said it spreads when users click on a message reading, "HILARIOUS!!!" or "See thing!!!"

If the user clicks on the link accompanying the message, the malicious code drops off an adware bundle and a lockx.exe rootkit file before hitting its next victim.

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Wrigley · Oct 29, 2005

Thanks for the heads up TT

Fishhead · Oct 29, 2005

Thanks TT

SHACK · Oct 29, 2005

thanks tt

jasin4000 · Oct 29, 2005

yea I actually got that sent to me a couple times...didnt click on it though...thanks tt :suomi:

Dante · Oct 29, 2005

never click links that come to you on IM.....thanks TT

TwoCard · Oct 29, 2005

Thanks

Dr.Pepper · Oct 29, 2005

you can click on links...just read the links. Hover your mouse over the selected linked text and see what it says...if it looks suspicious, IM the person who sent it and ask...

otherwise, yes, don't click on it...but links in general are usally fine...