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Skype Users Warned of New Windows Worm
*Source: BetaNews (http://www.betanews.com/article/Skyp...m/1189439025)*
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Skype users should be wary of a new worm that is making its way through the network via the application's chat feature, the company said Monday. The worm spreads when users click on a link sent via IM either from an unknown user, or a contact who has been infected. The link appears to be a .JPG image, however when clicked, it asks the user to run or save a .scr file. When run, the program then accesses the Skype application in order to infect others.

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