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IMlogic Threat Center reports Gabby-A impacting instant messaging networks; offers immediate guidelines for protection against variants--(Business Wire)-- -0- *T WHAT: Industry leader IMlogic (www.imlogic.com) is warning customers that Gabby-A impacted users of the AOL(R) Instant Messaging Network today. Through IMlogic Threat Center's rapid response and partnership with the instant messaging (IM) networks, Gabby-A is no longer propagating through the AIM network. The worm was propagated when an instant messaging user clicked on an attached URL. The URL linked to a Web site which initiated the malware and sent similar messages to all of the user's buddy list. In a code routine very similar to the Kelvir virus impacting the MSN Messaging Network, Gabby-A leverages social engineering to trick unsuspecting users into clicking on the link. An unsuspecting user would have received the following message: Hey check out this! http://adwordsvideo.com/gallery/pictures.php To learn more about the Gabby-A worm visit the IMlogic IM and P2P Threat Center at: http://www.imlogic.com/im_threat_center/index.asp In combination with the IMlogic Threat Center, AOL has blocked further propagation of this worm on the AOL Instant Messaging Network. Organizations should be on guard for the likely propagation of variants of the Gabby-A virus. The ease of variant production for this type of worm makes an attractive target for copy-cat writers. To protect your organization, ensure that all desktop systems have been updated with the latest security patches and that all out of date clients have been blocked from accessing the AOL Instant Messaging Network. IMlogic IM Manager(TM) provides the capability to block out of date clients ensuring enterprise security against client vulnerabilities. For companies not currently using IMlogic's IM Manager to securely protect and filter IM messages, a free downloadable product released from IMlogic - IMlogic IM Detector Pro - can be used to immediately block IM traffic and stop the potential for spreading this worm. Companies can download IMlogic IM Detector Pro at no cost directly from IMlogic's Web site at www.imlogic.com/imdetectorpro. A helpful install wizard simplifies the process and guides users through each step. WHO: Experts from the IMlogic Threat Center can speak with technology and business reporters, industry analysts, enterprises, partners or anyone concerned about the impact of this threat. IMlogic can also offer commentary involving increased risk from IM worms, viruses and other security threats related to the growing popularity of IM use within enterprise. MORE INFO: Learn more at IMlogic's Threat Center: http://www.imlogic.com/im_threat_center/index.asp. *T Disclaimer The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this information. IMlogic, IMlogic products and IMlogic IM Manager are trademarks of IMlogic Corporation and/or affiliated companies in the United States and other countries. All other registered and unregistered trademarks represented in this document are the sole property of their respective companies/owners. |
