Worm spreading on Skype

[hey_moe]

You should take the time and read how this POS operates. A lot of our Military use Skype to talk with there family.....>>> http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57528353-83/worm-spreading-on-skype-im-installs-ransomware/

[aeromed202]

Yep, see thread "ransomware scam". Looks like no defense yet but several fixes are out there and the severity of the hit can be severe to very mild. Sometimes a system restore will do the trick or try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lkr_NXbCe4, the author has made step-by-step removal videos for several variations.

[Cirrus N210MS]

crazy Lucky I dont download zip files on skype and i dont accept Add Request Only Family and Friends who i know:salute:

[arfyhun]

It's amazing that in the event 'internet condoms' do not exist, so many people just dive in....

Would these people put a gun to their head and squeeze the trigger to see if it was loaded?

My vote is yes..

Graham.

[Dangerousdave26]

Would these people put a gun to their head and squeeze the trigger to see if it was loaded?

My vote is yes..

Graham.


Wow that is a good idea.

Think I'll go try it out now

Thanks for the Tip!

:icon_lol:

[Navtech]

Think I'll go try it out now
And :ques:
If no answer .. I assume that your try was a success :jump:

[Tako_Kichi]

Would these people put a gun to their head and squeeze the trigger to see if it was loaded?

My vote is yes..
It's a pity the virii writers don't do it! :sniper:

[ananda]

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