Skype Worm Jumps to ICQ, MSN

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Skype Worm Jumps to ICQ, MSN
A new variant of the Stration worm has made the jump from Skype to MSN Messenger and ICQ. To be infected, the worm has to be downloaded and then ran so just be careful what you click on.

They're using Skype as a jump off into other more established networks," Boyd said. "The infection will go looking for other instant messaging clients that are on the PC and then attempt to send the infection message that it initially sends through Skype through these other chat systems.

PC World - Skype Worm Jumps to ICQ, MSN