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    Experts warn a new breed of viruses attacking the increasingly popular instant messaging services may pose a problem for corporate networks.

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    Companies should not deploy a desktop search tool without first considering the security implications because they could end up helping virus writers, say security experts.

  • iTunes IM worm drops adware

    A new instant messaging worm that masquerades as Apple's iTunes application and drops adware on infected Windows PCs has been found.

  • MSN Messenger spreads worm, not love

    A worm that first disguised itself as an e-mail from computer vendors now attempts to trick MSN Messenger users into executing malicious files.

  • MSN blogs 'launch' spam, virus attacks

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    Attorney Hemanshu Nigam says virus writers "ought to think twice before they hit the send button."

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  • Happy New Worm

    Anti-virus experts are warning of a troublesome, Christmas-themed e-mail worm and a virus that spreads via MSN Messenger, the popular instant-messaging application.

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