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Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by Spike, May 22, 2006.

  1. Spike Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,371

    source: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/22/safety_browser_im_worm/
    Spike, May 22, 2006
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  2. Spike Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,371

    Yahoo messenger users beware!

    Let's hope Yahoo can patch it, else our security and the web forum is going to start getting busy!
    Spike, May 22, 2006
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  3. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training Posts: 25,949   +16

    Thanks for the info Spike.

    According to the article, the only way of getting rid of the infection is to hose down(format) the infected computer.

    This is easy enough for us to recommend, but not so comfortable for the user who`s machine is infected with this malware.

    I`m going to temporarily sticky this thread, in the hope that members will read the article and be aware of the threat.

    Regards Howard :)

    P.s I`ve also moved this thread to our security and the web forum.
    howard_hopkinso, May 23, 2006
    #3

  4. Spike Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,371

    No problem Howard. It's probably a better method than cross-posting it (Once is enough. lol) :p
    Spike, May 23, 2006
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