Beware MSN Messenger SPAM

Posted By bran on June 24th, 2008

I have been on MSN Messenger for a long time. Admittedly, it’s not the best IM client out there but the simple fact is that most of my friends use it. Apparently it’s the #1 of IM client in Canada while AIM is #1 in the United States (go figure?).

A potential problem that I have started to see is the IM Spam that I have been receiving. I would estimate, at least a few times a week I would suddenly receive an unsolicated IM message:

(9:39:03 PM) curtissmalzahnzmbx667@live.com: 2252128559Hey check out hxxp://cobatra.com/gdr43

It’s fairly obvious that this is some kind of malware website. I can only imagine how many people fall for it and click on the link mostly likely with the famously insecure browser, Internet Explorer 6.

As always, keep your system up to date with virus and firewall protection and of course, use the just released, Firefox 3 web browser.

**EDIT**

Just got this one:

(10:33:46 PM) vitiwovazig84@hotmail.com: heyy. how are you? I’m doing OK. lonely though … can you come watch me strip on my webcam??? pleaasee. i’ll love you forever.. go here http://2iN3ZBpcygOP6.blogspot.com see ya there! =) i am waiting!!