ESET Anti-virus software company, according to a new target of hackers, instant messaging software. Microsoft Live Messenger, Skype or instant messaging programs such as Yahoo! Messenger, to spread malicious software effectively turns a car.
"Cyber-criminals, potential victims are carrying out new ways every day to click the links contagious," said Pierre-Marc Bureau ESET Virus Researcher, 7 tips to take precautions against worms that developed in this direction is proposed.
According to ESET's virus researcher Pierre-Marc Bureau instant messaging software used by the method of the attack is actually quite simple: "Sacrifice is the message that contains a link to one of the list of persons, clicks, and the worm is transmitted." The worm also using geographic location, the victim's language indicating that compliance with the Bureau provides, "In fact, in some cases, the victim's country refers to-date news and events. This kind of advanced techniques that can deceive even the most cautious users" is the warning.
Instant messaging, known as a very effective tool to spread malicious software. Cyber criminals, potential victims are carrying out new ways every day to click the links contagious.
Instant messaging with warnings about
ESET Virus Researcher Pierre-Marc Bureau, instant messaging suggests the golden rule of 7:
1. Instant messaging software via the strictly personal and do not send sensitive information. Features credit card information, bank details, passwords and personal information such as telephone or an address to send the message.
2. Other accounts, such as instant messaging account must have a strong password. Different accounts and banking, online services such as e-mail, be sure to use different passwords. Do not use the same password over and over again. Connecting to the internet from a place open to the public must disable the automatic logon feature.
3. Avoid meeting people you meet online and in real life. If you want to meet up with you know, not necessarily one of the facility.
4. Turn off your webcam when not used. Some types of malware can use to track your own camcorder. If there is a built-in camera
5. Never open pictures from someone you do not know, Do not download the files and click on the links. Do not click on suspicious links, even from someone you know, do not open the files. Incoming files are important to validate the sender.
6. Reply to incoming messages from people you do not know. Someone wants to add to the list and you do not know these people reject the proposal.
7. Block unwanted messages. Easy to think and to prevent spam messages from strangers. Create a list of almost every person is equipped with instant messaging software.
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