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AOL Instant Messenger users ravaged by worm
Some AOL Instant Messenger users Wednesday were bombarded with messages prompting them to download a seemingly innocent game. Upon install however a piggyback program is also initiated, broadcasting the advertisement from the infected computer to all correspondents on its AIM buddy lists.
[blockquote]The software, called Buddylinks, is not technically a virus because users must accept its terms of service before it's installed. The small-print legal disclaimer states what's being installed, though users tend to click through such legalese without reading it.
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[link=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/internetlife/2004-02-11-osama-adware_x.htm]The full story[/link] - Submitted by panzerkw
[blockquote]The software, called Buddylinks, is not technically a virus because users must accept its terms of service before it's installed. The small-print legal disclaimer states what's being installed, though users tend to click through such legalese without reading it.
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[link=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/internetlife/2004-02-11-osama-adware_x.htm]The full story[/link] - Submitted by panzerkw
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Yes, I'd like the News Player signed by a company who's name I can't pronounce! Sounds great! :bigggrin:
:shakehead