New MSN Worm: BlackAngel.B
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on June 15, 2006 at 4:55:48 PM
Everyone that uses the MSN client should be aware that a new worm is in the wild. It will disable many system commands and such. Use Gaim and you'll be fine.
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Besides showing a picture, the BlackAngel.B code makes several modifications to the system, which include closing different security applications (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.) to avoid detection. It also tries to close a number of windows (Windows Task Manager, Control Panel, Registry Editor, System Configuration Utility, System Restore) so that the user cannot use operating system configuration tools, according to Panda.