Re: AIM Send out random messages
From: Michael Pelletier (mjpelletier_at_mjpelletier.com)
Date: 05/19/05
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Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 21:14:07 -0700
asdf wrote:
> people on our network seem to be affected with a weird security problem.
> Their
> AIM's are sending out random messages to their buddies. Scanned entire
> network
> with Mcafee and all the spyware removers. All the critical updats are
> installed.
> Also tried upgrading to the latest version of AIM but that didnt help.
> THey dont have firewall on their network just ACLs on their router.
> Any other ideas on how to approach this problem
I remember reading about a virus that does that. It sounds like you have it.
First, at least block AIM so you do not infect other people. I will do a
search and see if I can find the name of the virus. You should try also.
Michael
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