[access-uk] A warning for skype users
- From: "David W Wood" <g3yxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:34:58 +0100
All:
Here is a piece from my friend Fred in the U.S.A. - take
heed from a knowledgable guy:
David
The W32/Pykse-C worm (also known as Ramex, Skipi or Pykspa)
spreads via Skype's chat system in a variety of languages
including English, Russian and Lithuanian. Recipients of the
instant messages are invited to click on a link to what they
believe will be a .JPG picture, but is in fact a
downloadable executable.
Hackers are becoming more inventive in their attempts to
infect PC owners. With so much money to be made, the hackers
aren't going to stop trying to break into PCs anytime soon.
Everyone needs to take safety seriously online, which
includes ensuring that a secure defense is in place.
The latest incident is not the first time that Skype has
raised questions for system administrators tasked with
securing their networks. In April, malware was spreading
via Skype offering pictures of a scantily clad model wearing
stiletto high-heeled shoes.
The fact that Skype also contains an instant messaging
component also raises concerns for system administrators, as
it is potentially an avenue for data leakage as well as
malware infestation.
** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe]
** If this link doesn't work then send a message to:
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
** and in the Subject line type
** unsubscribe
** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the
** immediately-following link:-
** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq]
** or send a message, to
** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
Other related posts:
