By By Robert Jaques [12-02-2004]
Warning on program that turns instant messaging fans into unwitting spammers
Security watchers are warning users to beware of adware programs that can turn instant messaging (IM) fans into unwitting spammers.
Currently, an adware program known as BuddyLinks is reported to be spreading through the AOL instant messaging community.
IM users have received messages containing a link to a game about the capture of missing terrorist Osama bin Laden.
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