Wednesday, August 18, 2010

i just took an IQ quiz, take it now while im in the shower and tell me ur score later

virus: hey r you there?
me: hi
virus: i just took an IQ quiz
me: ok
virus: I was smarter than I am! I scored 110
virus: u should see if you can beat me, *edit* don't click this link »iqscoretest10.com/?test=52cmmfaa9 don't click this link *edit*
me: erm can i do that later? busy now
virus: I bet you cant haha
virus: take it now while Im in the shower and tell me ur score later


If you try to tell your msn friend that his msn has been infected with a virus, it actually automatically answers;
virus: im not a bot silly, its me
virus: lol no its me
virus: you should see if you can do better than me, (same url here)


Sometimes it will also say something else;
virus: i'm really into porn at the moment, aren't you?
virus: i reallly like the hot anal sex videos with guys who just moan like bitches, dont you?


And so I reported Denise Peach and Shirley Ong, who once upon a time clicked on the link of the IQ test and might have spreaded more viruses to all their msn contacts.
MSN came back very promptly with this:


---------- Original message ----------
From: Microsoft Customer Support
Date: Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Subject: RE: SRX1137237465ID - Windows Live Messenger Abuse:Virus/Worm/Malware
To: mmc6002@gmail.com


Hello Mi-Mi,


Thank you for writing to Windows Live Customer Service. This is Chris and I know how alarming such issues can be.


You mentioned that you currently are having an unusual experience with your Windows Live Messenger client. We definitely understand how inconvenient this can be, and how important it is for you to have this issue resolved immediately. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience that this may have caused.


Instant Messaging (IM) is an instantaneous method of online communication. Some program writers are now using IM to spread malicious programs such as viruses and worms. These viruses can spread when a person opens an infected file that is sent through IM by someone who appears to be a contact. A computer infected by a virus may continue to spread the infection by sending copies of the virus to everyone on the IM contact list. It is possible that the owner of the account who have sent you the links and messages may have previously clicked a link in Messenger that may have triggered a malware/virus program designed to mark his/her e-mail account for spam messaging.


It is also possible that his/her computer is infected with a virus and he/she may need to contact Microsoft Product Support Services. He/She can contact Product Support Services in North America for help with security update issues or viruses at no charge by calling the PC Safety line at 1-866-PCSAFETY.


Customers outside North America can locate the number for no-charge virus support by visiting http://www.support.microsoft.com/security.


Moving forward, to help protect your computer from being attacked by a virus, and to make sure that you are not affected through Windows Live Messenger in the future, take the following precautions:


1. Microsoft now provides a tool that can remove the most common viruses. You can access the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx.


2. Enable virus scanning in Windows Live Messenger.


a. Start Windows Live Messenger.
b. On the Tools menu, click Options.
c. Click File Transfer, and then select the Scan files for viruses using check box.
d. Click Browse, and then select the executable file associated with your virus scanning program. If you need help in finding this file, see your antivirus vendor's Web site or manual.
Note if you have Windows One Care, the associated virus scanner will be preselected, and this option will not be available.


3. Find useful tips about how to help protect your computer from being infected by malicious software by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/imvirus.mspx.


4. Disable the links in Windows Live Messenger:


a. Start Messenger.
b. On the Tools menu, click Options.
c. Click the Security tab.
d. Clear the Allow links in conversation window check box.


5. Change your Live ID password


Go to https://login.live.com
Select "Change" next to the password field
Then, to prevent users from contacting you under a different address without your permission, you can choose to receive instant messages only from people whom you know. This will make it less likely that you receive abusive messages, junk mail, or viruses through Messenger. To allow only the people who are on your Allow list to contact you in Messenger, follow these steps:


1. Start Messenger.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. In the left pane, click Privacy.
4. Under Allow list, click All others, and then click Block.
5. Select the Only people on my Allow List can see my status and send me messages check box.
6. Click OK.


You may then share these informations above to your contacts and to the person who have sent you the messages and suspicious links if you may wish to do so to prevent any unpleasant incident in the future.


Thank you for using Windows Live Messenger.



Sincerely,



Chris
Support Specialist
Windows Live Support Team


Source: http://mmchai.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-just-took-iq-quiz.html


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