Yet another Viri - AIM

[kram 2.0]

Hey,

There is yet again, another version of a virus spreading. And again, it is from clicking on AOL Instant Messanger Buddy profiles. I just recently got one that saids "View My Buddy Profile" - one that leads you to the downloading site for...yes, the spread of that exact bug. I googled and got nothing as far as removal instructions. Anyone know how to remove it?


Thanks,
kram

[Lobos]

whats the name of the virus

or is AIM the name

[kram 2.0]

I don't exactly know what it's called but it links to "http://www.shadowedstories.org/bestfriend.scr" where if you click and download it, you are spreading the viri...kinda scary. It hasn't done any immediate damage yet...except my profile. I looked online and it seems that there are different variations, but they all have the common file "bestfriend.scr".

Thanks,
kram

[Lobos]

i believe this is what you have

http://securityresponse.symantec.com...alinstructions

or here

http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/yaha_j.shtml

[kram 2.0]

I'm not quite sure - I got a worm that leads to the file "bestfriend.scr", but then again, it was from an AOL Instant Messanger Profile, and so far, I discovered taht the only thing it affected was my AIM Profile...but could be it. I'll go ahead and run the removal instruction.

Anyone know how to do it without my having to mess with the registry? I really don't want to mess around with the registry because I'm not very experienced and if I screw up, I know what awaits me. If anyone finds a kit, that'll be nice .

Thanks,
kram

[kram 2.0]

Anyone know a fix? Sorry to be impatient, but this virus isn't doing much good with my computer...

Thanks,
kram