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Just as an additional thought, if you use AIM make sure you have the latest version and in the options check off the "Only receive messages from those on my contact list" option. This is one of the ways that these guys are getting people. Because some will allow anyone to send them a message they take advantage of this. (most people will take a message from anyone).
I believe MSN and ICQ also have these features. You'll find a marked decrease in the amount of pr0n messages and other hoax messages you receive (the classic ICQ Hoax comes to mind -- "forward this message to 2000000000 people or AOL will charge 5 cents a message!" .. oh. the. horror.)
As for the member who clicked the link (and asked for the disclaimer) you have learned an important lesson of security: just because someone puts a link forth does not mean you should go and click it. ;) Be paranoid and treat everything with suspicion.
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Originally posted here by MsMittens
Just as an additional thought, if you use AIM make sure you have the latest version and in the options check off the "Only receive messages from those on my contact list" option. This is one of the ways that these guys are getting people. Because some will allow anyone to send them a message they take advantage of this. (most people will take a message from anyone).
I believe MSN and ICQ also have these features. You'll find a marked decrease in the amount of pr0n messages and other hoax messages you receive (the classic ICQ Hoax comes to mind -- "forward this message to 2000000000 people or AOL will charge 5 cents a message!" .. oh. the. horror.)
As for the member who clicked the link (and asked for the disclaimer) you have learned an important lesson of security: just because someone puts a link forth does not mean you should go and click it. ;) Be paranoid and treat everything with suspicion.
Somebody clicked on it oh man. The title of the pst was Nastyware. once agian AO'ers I'm so sorry for leaving the link in :)
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Update to the story:
I finally got a hold of the person infected. She didn't even know it. I tried to get her to run Housecall but the box kept locking up so I'm trying AVG now
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ok, i feel stupid. yesterday i clicked on it, and a download thing came up. but i didn't click save or whatever... there is no way i can get this bug right?
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Fuzzy...I'd run a virus scan just to make sure...you can't ever be too safe these days...
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Yeah, I didn't click it because Im kinda paranoid when it come's to internet downloads and links but Fuzzy, I'd run a virus scan just to make sure. I'm happy I didn't click it, btw.
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ok damn.... i wasn't even thinkin. i was like hey look a link... i usally dont do stuff like that.. but oops... thanks tho.......
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Fuzzy: Hey, no problem. It was an accident, maybe a little too much trust on your part, but that's okay. Just do a few scan's to make sure you don't have it though. Oh and if it help's, I'm sure your not the only person who clicked on it. :)
