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New networms that attack Facebook and MySpace users.
Posted by: Xyber in internet, security
Kaspersky Labs has detected two variants of Networm that attack MySpace and Facebook users. The worms transform victim machines into zombie computers to form botnets.
Kaspersky analysts are warning users that the worms, Win32.Koobface.a. and Networm.Win32.Koobface.b, are designed to upload additional malicious modules with other functionality via the Internet. “It is highly probable that victim machines will not only be used for spreading links via these social networking sites, but the botnets will also be used for other malicious purposes,” the analyst firm said in a statement.
Complete story @ Yahoo! News
Tags: botnets, facebook worms, koobface, myspace worms, network worms, networking sites, networms
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August 6th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
So what do we do? Cancel our Facebook and My Space accounts?
August 6th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I am really am getting use to dropping my card, and hanging out a little on your site. Interesting articles!
August 6th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Hi. Thanks for advertising on my blog. Interesting post. Do you know if this worm can attack apples also? I’m liking your site. Nice and clean and good-looking graphics.
August 8th, 2008 at 5:51 am
the remedy for this is to have an periodic updates of anti-virus on a machine. and be wary about the scripts to be installed..
August 9th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I have a questions, how they upload the worms inside facebook and myspace? I’m confused.
August 10th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
it’s ok, i don’t have an account on these sites. lol!
August 18th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
This worm looks like the worms at the game worms. Lol. Anyway, I haven’t checked my facebook or myspace account lately so I guess there’s not much to worry about.
August 29th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
One more reason to buy a Mac !