tiger_n2_dragon
December 22nd, 2005, 03:31 PM
I recieved this email this morning from Limestone Cable.
Dear Customer:
We wanted to make you aware of a worm that is spreading on the Internet via the major Instant Messenger (IM) programs such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), ICQ, Windows Messenger, and Yahoo!
Messenger. Called IM.GiftCom.All, the worm broadcasts a URL (Internet link) in a chat session screen that appears to be site about Santa Claus. If the link is clicked, a file, often named gift.com, will download and hide on the system. Once activated, the worm will scan the computer, attempt to shut down anti-virus software, and log keystrokes, which can then be used to steal personal information. In addition, the worm will attempt to spread to other IM clients via the user's buddy list.
If you receive an Instant Message as described above, do not click on the URL. As with email file attachments, please be cautious about links and file attachments in any IM communications.
Dear Customer:
We wanted to make you aware of a worm that is spreading on the Internet via the major Instant Messenger (IM) programs such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), ICQ, Windows Messenger, and Yahoo!
Messenger. Called IM.GiftCom.All, the worm broadcasts a URL (Internet link) in a chat session screen that appears to be site about Santa Claus. If the link is clicked, a file, often named gift.com, will download and hide on the system. Once activated, the worm will scan the computer, attempt to shut down anti-virus software, and log keystrokes, which can then be used to steal personal information. In addition, the worm will attempt to spread to other IM clients via the user's buddy list.
If you receive an Instant Message as described above, do not click on the URL. As with email file attachments, please be cautious about links and file attachments in any IM communications.