Worm_Imbot.AC Threat Level:

Worm_Imbot.AC is a worm that spreads itself through MSN Messenger and some insecure websites. Worm_Imbot.AC typically sends you an instant message on MSN Messenger, with a .zip file attached. Of course, the attachment is a contains Worm_Imbot.AC. Worm_Imbot.AC’s IM might read:

“Have I shown you this new picture of my cat:)”
“Hey, check out this great photo from my trip to England”
“Did you see this picture, it’s hilarious!!!!!”

I can’t think of any photos great enough to risk downloading Worm_Imbot.AC. Even of Heidi Klum.

Well…

If you’ve ever received a message like that on MSN Messenger, it’s best to stop using MSN until you know you’ve removed Worm_Imbot.AC. Otherwise, Worm_Imbot.AC may connect to TCP ports and let anonymous attackers execute commands on your computer, and kill memory processes.

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