Fully Automated IM Worms on the Way? 230
nanycow writes "The sudden appearance of a rootkit file in a spyware-laden IM worm attack has set off new fears that malicious hackers are sophisticated enough to launch a fully automated worm attack against instant messaging networks. Researchers say the stage is set for a worm writer to use an unpatched buffer overflow in an IM app to unleash a worm that is capable of infecting millions or users without the use of malicious URLs that require a click."
Jabber! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:energy is liberated through blasphemy (Score:0, Funny)
This was my favorite part.
Re:Evolution baby (Score:5, Funny)
These viruses seem to be intelligently designed.
Re:Very infectious. (Score:5, Funny)
I have the solution... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Do these things affect non-AIM apps? (Score:5, Funny)
Isn't this about who controls the Spice? (Score:1, Funny)
lol (Score:1, Funny)
Any developers out there looking to create a mod_msn_chroot ?
Re:Different from other open ports? (Score:2, Funny)
haha, it finally pays off. err.... wait a minute.
Re:I cant take any more of this (Score:2, Funny)
Damn you, Wikipedia!