Scarecrow Man Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 A worm found spreading via America Online's Instant Messenger is carrying a nastier punch than usual, a security company has warned.The unnamed worm delivers a cocktail of unwanted software, including a so-called rootkit, security experts at FaceTime Communications said Friday. A rootkit is a tool designed to go undetected by the security software used to lock down control of a computer after an initial hack."A very nasty bundle is downloaded to your machine" when you click on the worm link, said Tyler Wells, senior director of engineering at FaceTime. "This is the first time that we have seen a rootkit as part of the bundle of applications that is sent to your machine. It is a disturbing trend."Remember... Download BlackLight, while it's in BETA and scan, even if you do not believe you are infected.Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyWhirly Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I don't use AIM but I do use MSN.This hasn't been affected has it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Apparently not. It was distributed via a link in an AIM chatroom. MSN seems to be unaffected by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyWhirly Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 MSN seems to be unaffected by thisThanks SM.I will continue to use MSN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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