 Msn Virus Spreading Like A Plague! |
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 Nov 8 2007, 11:11 AM
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-------------------- Make love,not malware!
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Nov 8 2007, 02:30 PM
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MSN Viruses have been around for a while. If you do a Google search, you will find new variants being reported quite frequently. Here is but a few.
New IM Attacks, Bugs Signal Stealthier Exploits IM attacks up nearly 80% Instant-messaging attacks up 73 percent Skype Worm Jumps to ICQ, MSN IM MSN Instant Messengers Worms MSN IM Heartworm Attack Cloaked in Virtual Card Hoax IM Attacks on The Rise IM and P2P Threats Instant Message, Instant Infection Heartworm infects Microsoft’s IM network -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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Nov 8 2007, 03:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 23-March 07 Member No.: 119,504 |
I don't use MSN, so I shouldn't worry about it.
However, if I did use MSN, I'd never open a file I don't recognize. |
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Nov 8 2007, 04:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 18-February 07 From: Belgrade,Serbia Member No.: 112,389 |
i have alot of friends who are infected,is there anything that works if you catch the virus?
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Nov 8 2007, 10:44 PM
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 To INSANITY and BEYOND !! Group: Moderator Posts: 10,932 Joined: 10-September 04 From: NJ USA Member No.: 2,608 |
Ther are many different malwares distributed as you can see from those provided links.
Recommendations are install an Antivirus program,keep it updated and scan at least weekly. Install a few AntiSpyware programs,keep them updated and scan at least weekly. Be sure you have a Firewall Freeware Replacements For Common Commercial Apps An excellent scan is SUPERAntiSpyware ,use the Free Home User Version. If you know you are infected be certain to scan from Safe Mode -------------------- Can you spare some PC cycles to help FIND A CURE .. BC FOLDING TEAM Click me /info..
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Nov 9 2007, 09:02 AM
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Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 14,074 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
Stay informed, use common sense, and always practice safe web surfing habits. "Knowledge and the ability to use it is the best defensive tool anyone could have. An uninformed user can be their own worst enemy when acting in ignorance."
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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