New MSN Messenger Trojan Making The Rounds

[Trojan Virus] A new MSN Messenger trojan is rapidly growing a botnet by the hundreds. The trojan is being spread through MSN Messenger by posing as image files which usually come from users’ acquaintances or contact list.

The trojan sends itself as a double extension executable file. An example of this is DSC0013.jpg.exe . While veteran internet users are likely to notice the ‘.exe’ extension and ignore the file, more often than not, users who are in a hurry or multi-tasking will open the file since it came from a friend.

The trojan will steal your passwords, spread the infection, and deliver spam.

Don’t forget to look at all files sent to you and scan them before you open it. It may take a little extra time, but it will save you from a lot of headache.

High five to Lisa Vaas.

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7 Responses to “New MSN Messenger Trojan Making The Rounds”

1
Haris
November 20th, 2007 00:30

:O Thanks for the notification.

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Christy
November 20th, 2007 01:23

Uh Oh, thanks for the heads up on this one, my teenage daughter is always on MSN chat
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Jamaipanese
November 20th, 2007 01:45

thankfully ‘m very web savvy so this hasn’t caught me yet, but many of the ppl on my contact list are infected…I just block then for a couple days to stop the annoying messages.
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Brown Baron
November 20th, 2007 04:37

@Haris:
You’re welcome buddy

@Christy:
She’s probably perfecting her networking skills heh.

@Jamaipanese:
Haha that’s a good way to avoid it.
5
Nirmal
November 20th, 2007 17:39

Tech people might see the .exe extension quickly, but others are likely to be effected. Thanks for the info.

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Brown Baron
November 20th, 2007 17:47

@Nirmal:
That’s true. That’s how trojans spread on IRC too .. with double extensioned files. It’s great to see you buddy!
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Dharma KC
January 15th, 2008 17:30

Dear Sir,
Yeaterday my MSN messenger was affected by Trojen Virus. While searching for how can I cure it, I find this information. Could you please suggest that how can I cure my MSN. I did not about this virus earlier so i accepted the file from my friend.

waiting for your kind cooperation.

Thanks

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