IM and image based attacks are on the rise, according to a report by Postini. According to Postini, the trend for hackers to attack corporate networks with low protection Instant Messaging systems and image-based spam is continuing.


In June 2006, Postini has identified and stopped new IM malware attacks. Malware identified by Postini include:

– Worm.pic-myspace-info

– Secunia/Yahoo.dos.vuln

The Worm.pic-myspace-info worm installs itself on a user’s PC and infects the IM client on the user’s computer. The worm then sends itself to the user’s friends list.

The Secunia/Yahoo.dos.vuln worm launches denial-of-service attacks and crashes users’ Yahoo Messenger clients by sending bundles of messages.

According to Postini, World Cup spam and image-based spam has increased to 25% as of December 2005 and is in the same position till now.

The top 5 viruses for June 2006, according to Postini, include:

– Netsky

– Mytob

– Mime

– Bagle

– Mydoom

Postini is a provider of integrated message management services. Postini offers protection against messaging threats, including spam and viruses.

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