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Duh


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16 October 2012

Dorkbot malware spreading via Skype (Scroll down)
On Tuesday 9 October, Skype, the popular internet voice and video service, issued a security notice confirming malicious activity targeting its users.

Dorkbot is a type of malware that is currently spreading via Skype instant messages. Users may receive a message asking lol is this your new profile pic?, along with a link. Do not click this link.

If the link is clicked, the malware infects your computer. It may also cause your computer to become part of what is known as a botnet. A botnet is a group of compromised (infected by malware) computers that are used by criminals to carry out attacks on other computer systems.

Dorkbot variants may also attempt to steal user name and password details for other services you use. Botnets are controlled remotely and can be instructed to perform further malicious acts via the internet.

Skype users should update their Skype software to the latest version in order to ensure the security features are up to date. Users should also ensure their anti-virus software is up to date.
 
More information

Skype's security blog is available at:
http://blogs.skype.com/security/

Anti virus vendor Trend Micro also offers useful insight:
http://countermeasures.trendmicro.eu/skype-worm-spreading-fast/


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Duh, I use Trend Micro, great VC



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I only speak to people I know and have accepted on skype - have had a few asking me to add them - just block them.

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same here, not worth the hassle ,
but sometimes you can get caught out with out knowing about it

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_wombat_ wrote:

Duh, I use Trend Micro, great VC

 I don't use Skype, but my AVG Grisoft has never let me down over the years and have never had a virus/malware from it yet!

A pc guru professional also ran a check on my system and found it AOK. 



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Duh wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:

Duh, I use Trend Micro, great VC

 I don't use Skype, but my AVG Grisoft has never let me down over the years and have never had a virus/malware from it yet!

A pc guru professional also ran a check on my system and found it AOK. 

 If you are using the AVG free version then I suggest you goto trendmicro.com and do their online FULL scan, just as a test and see what it finds, maybe it will find nothing but the Trend full scan may surprise you.

hope your pooter is not infected



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 If you are using the AVG free version then I suggest you goto trendmicro.com and do their online FULL scan, just as a test and see what it finds, maybe it will find nothing but the Trend full scan may surprise you.

hope your pooter is not infected

 Nup, already done that and do it from time to time (Trend) but my results are clear.....

 



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