Bropia.A, a new MSN Messenger worm on the loose!

**MIG-31** · Jan 20, 2005, 07:09 PM

Based on numerous reports, a new virus seems to be propagating itself rapidly through MSN Messenger. When received and executed by the victim, the worm places itself in the C directory with a random filename like: sexy_bedroom.pif, drunk_lol.pif, naked_party.pif, webcam_(random number).pif, love_me.pif and similar looking names. It then automatically sends itself to active MSN Messenger contacts.

If you receive a file transfer request for such a file, press ALT-D or click Decline. Don't ever execute the file. If you did, delete the file immediately and permanently from your system (My Received Files and C drive) and take necessary security measures. For more information, visit F-Secure.

F-Secure Virus Descriptions : Bropia.A
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Source: mess.be

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 21, 2005, 10:47 AM

Well i think that someone sending you a .PIF a rarely used picture format
should send up a red flag to begain with....

Any wone stupid enough not to ask what it is from the sending user
before accepting deseves what they get...

Jan 20, 2005, 07:09 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,860 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Bropia.A, a new MSN Messenger worm on the loose! Based on numerous reports, a new virus seems to be propagating itself rapidly through MSN Messenger. When received and executed by the victim, the worm places itself in the C directory with a random filename like: sexy_bedroom.pif, drunk_lol.pif, naked_party.pif, webcam_(random number).pif, love_me.pif and similar looking names. It then automatically sends itself to active MSN Messenger contacts. If you receive a file transfer request for such a file, press ALT-D or click Decline. Don't ever execute the file. If you did, delete the file immediately and permanently from your system (My Received Files and C drive) and take necessary security measures. For more information, visit F-Secure. F-Secure Virus Descriptions : Bropia.A _______________ Source: mess.be __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jan 21, 2005, 10:47 AM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Well i think that someone sending you a .PIF a rarely used picture format should send up a red flag to begain with.... Any wone stupid enough not to ask what it is from the sending user before accepting deseves what they get... __________________