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new AIM virus...sends IMs. EDIT: CNN coverage

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two people sent me this.. i wasnt stupid enough to click yes though...

so it was a virus eh ahahahha
 
Originally posted by: wiredspider
I have somehow sending this to everyone 🙁. I know I wouldn't click yes to install any of this stuff...
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did someone send the im to you first, and you went to the webpage? or you just got it somehow? if you went to the website you may not have been prompted even, as your security settings may be too low.
did you upgrade AIM today by any chance?
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: Amorphus
trillian hasn't given me any problems yet.
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Yeah, Trillian can't get infected, but you'll still get the annoying IMs from others.

ZV
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not a one, actually. maybe I have smarter friends than you guys. 😛
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: Amorphus
trillian hasn't given me any problems yet.
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Yeah, Trillian can't get infected, but you'll still get the annoying IMs from others.

ZV
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Yep the same user has already sent me two.

One more PM and their off my buddy list.
 
Originally posted by: Krugger
go into add/remove programs and see if you see anything called buddylinks or psdtools if so get rid of it. uninstalling and reinstalling AIM might work, i dunno.
this is what THEY say, but i dont know if its true:
Uninstalling the Software. In order to uninstall the Software, you will need to run the removal executable. You can get this program by contacting Support@PSDTools.com You may also be able to remove the program using any of the following methods:
Via ?Add/Remove Programs?:
Click ?Start?, Settings, Control Panel
Click ?Add/Remove Programs?
Locate the ?buddylinks.net Messaging Integration? option and click ?Remove?.
Click ?Yes? on the prompt.
Via a website link:
Navigate to http://www.buddylinks.net/uninstall.exe
Choose ?Run? or ?Open? when the download window appears.

The uninstallation process should take effect immediately though in rare cases it may be necessary to restart your Instant Messaging Client or computer.

Disabling the Software. You may also choose to leave the program on your computer but disable its behavior at any time:

Navigate to ?Start?, ?Programs?, ?buddylinks.net?, ?buddylinks.net Configuration?
Uncheck the ?Use buddylinks.net technology to send fun links to my friends!? box, if checked
Click ?Close?

To re-enable the buddylinks.net technology, navigate to the same link, check the aforementioned box and click ?Close?.
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Downloading an uninstall program for a program you've just uninstalled? 😕
 
Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Originally posted by: Krugger
go into add/remove programs and see if you see anything called buddylinks or psdtools if so get rid of it. uninstalling and reinstalling AIM might work, i dunno.
this is what THEY say, but i dont know if its true:
Uninstalling the Software. In order to uninstall the Software, you will need to run the removal executable. You can get this program by contacting Support@PSDTools.com You may also be able to remove the program using any of the following methods:
Via ?Add/Remove Programs?:
Click ?Start?, Settings, Control Panel
Click ?Add/Remove Programs?
Locate the ?buddylinks.net Messaging Integration? option and click ?Remove?.
Click ?Yes? on the prompt.
Via a website link:
Navigate to http://www.buddylinks.net/uninstall.exe
Choose ?Run? or ?Open? when the download window appears.

The uninstallation process should take effect immediately though in rare cases it may be necessary to restart your Instant Messaging Client or computer.

Disabling the Software. You may also choose to leave the program on your computer but disable its behavior at any time:

Navigate to ?Start?, ?Programs?, ?buddylinks.net?, ?buddylinks.net Configuration?
Uncheck the ?Use buddylinks.net technology to send fun links to my friends!? box, if checked
Click ?Close?

To re-enable the buddylinks.net technology, navigate to the same link, check the aforementioned box and click ?Close?.
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Downloading an uninstall program for a program you've just uninstalled? 😕
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Thats two seperate ways to uninstall it.
 
Originally posted by: minus1972
still nothing from symantec. bump for the afternoon crowd.
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Why would there be anything from Symantec? The terms are clearly laid out for you if you read them. If you click it you're agreeing to let them use you to send spam IMs.
 
Originally posted by: jessieqwert
Yep, I clicked.

Current removal instructions from information known as of this posting:

It installs two programs onto the computer:
PSD Tools ChannelUP v1.0 and one of the following: PSDT Messaging Integration or BuddyLinks Messaging Integration

An APS Trojan was found in the system restore folder on one of our RCCs' computers after downloading/installing the program. McAfee successfully removed the Trojan. It seems that the Trojan may come with the BuddyLinks Messaging Integration rather than the PSDT Messaging Integration program.
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They have an online scanner don't they ? Would that work ? Helping a friend out...

EDIT>>> Sorry was thinking of http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ ... wonder if that would get rid of it.

 
Originally posted by: KEV1N
Originally posted by: minus1972
still nothing from symantec. bump for the afternoon crowd.
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Why would there be anything from Symantec? The terms are clearly laid out for you if you read them. If you click it you're agreeing to let them use you to send spam IMs.
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Exactly. This isn't a "virus", its basically crapware that you are agreeing to download, symantec, trendmicro, etc. aren't going to cover this... maybe adaware or spybot will...
 
Did anyone get one with a 'Saddam game' link? My girlfriend says she just received one. Maybe a new version starting here?

...or maybe she's crazy and someone just wanted her to play a game. 😛
 
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