Worm Masquerades as Microsoft Antipiracy Program

Jeremy Kirk from IDG News Service posted a very interesting article that everyone should read. It is short but to the point. He talks about a new threat called W32.Cuebot-K that spreads through AIM. The twist is that it appears as if it is the Windows Genuine Advantage.

In part, Jeremy had the following to say:

The malware has been classified as a worm and spreads through AOL's Instant Messenger program, said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos PLC, a security vendor.

Sophos is calling it W32.Cuebot-K, a new variation in the Cuebot family of malware. The worm has a range of malicious functions. After it's installed, the worm immediately tries to connect to two Web sites, a sign it may try to download other bad programs on the machine.

He continues with a discussion on A Nasty Payload and Worm With an Ironic Twist

This is definitely worth the look...check out Jeremy's article here.