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America Online Inc. [x] , AOL Instant Messenger [x] , worm [x]

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AOL IM worm on the loose

September 19, 2006 Worm first appears as an instant message from a familiar contact, asking users to upload a picture. TAGS: FaceTime Communications, worm, America Online Inc., AOL Instant Messenger, IM, malicious software, JPEG, trojan horse, security, Microsoft Windows

Another worm hits AIM users

July 14, 2005 New version of Opanki worm targets users of AOL Instant Messenger and attempts to install software that will let an attacker remotely control a victim's PC. TAGS: IMLogic, worm, instant messenger, victim, AOL Instant Messenger, America Online Inc., IM, virus, link

New worm hits AIM network

June 15, 2005 Worm spreads quickly on AOL's instant messaging service but is contained within hours. TAGS: FaceTime Communications, IMLogic, worm, AOL Instant Messenger, America Online Inc., malicious code, Time Warner Inc., IM

iTunes IM worm drops adware

July 21, 2005 Worm found on AOL's Instant Messenger network carries a file that masquerades as iTunes software and installs adware. TAGS: adware, Trend Micro Inc., AOL Instant Messenger, worm, security company, instant messenger, Apple iTunes, America Online Inc., Apple Computer, IM, security, virus, PC

AIM worm plays nasty new trick

October 28, 2005 Pest spreading via America Online's network delivers a cocktail of spyware, security company warns. TAGS: FaceTime Communications, worm, rootkit, malicious code, AOL Instant Messenger, security company, America Online Inc., IM, security, spyware, link, PC

New IM worm chats with intended victims

December 7, 2005 Worm that hits IM users might be the first that actually chats with the intended victim to dupe the target into activating a malicious payload. TAGS: IMLogic, Akonix Systems, worm, victim, target, IM, Time Warner Inc., AOL Instant Messenger, America Online Inc., link, security, virus
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