Re: buddylinks worm

[falcon () secureconsulting net]

Ironically, removal is straightforward and reliable (thus far):

To uninstall this application, use the ADD/REMOVE Programs Control Panel
and remove the applications related to:
* BuddyLinks
* PSDT Messaging Integration
* PSD Tools ChannelUp v1.0 (remove only)

> Jason Yates wrote:
>
> > Another one of the AOL worms; this one instant messages all users on
> > your buddy list.  The message I've recieved is "check this out:
> > http://ww.wgutv.com/osama_capture.php?bNek";.  The link is a fact news
> > website telling you to download some software .  Once you install the
> > software on the page; it immediately instant messages everyone on your
> > buddy list.
> >
> > The software it installs is something called buddylinks.  According to
> > buddylinks.net, Buddylinks is a "revolutionary new way for instant
> > messenger users to instantaneously share entertaining content with
> > their entire IM "buddy list" network all at one time".  I can't make
> > this stuff up.
> >
> > Jason Yates
> >
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> A friend has gotten infected with this "revolutionary" product.  Has
> anyone tried removing this thing manually before?  The buddylinks site
> has a unsubscribe feature that claims to work, but at the moment I am
> reluctant until I figure out what exactly this thing is.
>
> -Dennis
>
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