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Jeremy Kirk (idg@telecom-digest.org) Mon, 22 May 2006 11:04:42 -0500
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IM Worm Installs Bogus Browser Jeremy Kirk, IDG News Service
Malware writers have created a new worm that installs a new browser
The annoyance starts with a link apparently sent by a friend in
Instant messaging security company FaceTime Communications described
When the link is clicked, a worm installs the so-called "Safety
New Type of Attack
Malware spread through instant messaging programs is on the
The bug also hijacks Internet Explorer's home page, directing users to
After it is launched, the worm sends itself to others on the user's
The malware is engineered to overwrite instant messages typed by a
The screeching music, however, is blocked by Microsoft's Windows XP
FaceTime has posted screenshots of the infection process on its blog.
Copyright 2006 PC World Communications, Inc.
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