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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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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