AOL IM Security Warning

Sep 20, 2006

A computer worms that spreads via instant messaging is being used to build an extensive “botnet” of remote-controlled PCs, a US security firm has warned.

Security experts at US company FaceTime identified the worm as “W32.pipeline” and warned that it spreads via AOL’s instant messenger program.

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