Worm spreading through MSN Messenger
Spinner
Birmingham, UK
A new network virus called Wrom.Win32.Smbmsn.163840 is on the prowl, and its mode of transport is MSN Messenger. The worm spreads through the instant messenging client, through a file called SMB.EXE. If the user accepts this file, it will quite promptly send itself to all of that users messenger contacts.
When the file is executed it unzips a couple of files to the root directory on your hard drive and into the main windows directory. The file then starts to tamper with the registry, all more than likely, with out you knowing it. So obviously folks, don't accept a file transfer of SMB.EXE under MSN Messenger.
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When the file is executed it unzips a couple of files to the root directory on your hard drive and into the main windows directory. The file then starts to tamper with the registry, all more than likely, with out you knowing it. So obviously folks, don't accept a file transfer of SMB.EXE under MSN Messenger.
More Info:An MSN spokesperson said the company is aware of the virus, and that users' best means of protection is to have a desktop anti-virus solution already installed, and to use MSN Messenger 6's anti-virus feature. The feature enables customers to link their desktop anti-virus software to the IM client, automatically scanning incoming files for viruses.
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