Re: msn messenger virus

Mike wrote:
> I recently clicked on a link that a friend sent to me, which
> automatically sent it to all the contacts online on my messenger. I
> now have this virus on my computer which periodically will send this
> link out to people online in my contacts list.
>
> I have run countless anti virus scans, but it doesnt seem to fix the
> problem

What virus was this?
It obviously has been caught by something or all of your friends would have
it - so someone knows the name. heh

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