AIM Virus

katiesue · 07-22-2009, 10:19 AM

I got an IM yesterday from a friend with a link - which I stupidly clicked. It brought up a site that said it would compare your AIM stats to your friends.

So this morning I get an IM saying my account is logged on at a different location. This set off my alarm as I have two screen names which are linked, so if my home computer were to somehow have turned itself on and logged in I would have gotten two notices but I only got the one.

So I unlinked the two accounts then went in to change the password on the affected account. It tells me all my security question answers are wrong and logs me out.

Meanwhile the affected account has sent similiar IM"s to my friends list on that account.

I've done searches and I come up with nothing on what this is and how to get rid of it. AOL's webiste bites. Any idea where I can find info on what this may have done to my computer and how to get rid of it?

Ghoulish Delight · 07-22-2009, 10:28 AM

Your best bet at this point is to contact AOL, give them the link, and let them know your account's been compromised.

There's probably nothing on your computer. Did you log in when you clicked the link? If so, your log in info was captured, so the scammers then were able to log in and change your security info/start sending messages. The good news is you probably don't have a virus. The bad news is someone's accessed your account. Contact AOL and have it closed.

Moonliner · 07-22-2009, 10:30 AM

Your account has been hijacked.

The villains now have complete control over it.

They have changed the password, and security questions.

You will *shudder* have to contact AOL directly.

EDITED TO ADD: That's what happens when you take time to look up and include the link. Ya get beaten to the post.....

BarTopDancer · 07-22-2009, 10:35 AM

It's not a virus. Buddycompare.com is a scam site (that no longer exists). It didn't do anything to your computer and you'll have to somehow change it back, or you may be locked out.

I suspect that AOHell will be aware of the scam and reset passwords/security questions. If all else fails you may need to call them.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-22-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

EDITED TO ADD: That's what happens when you take time to look up and include the link. Ya get beaten to the post.....

How many times do I have to tell you, research is for losers.

Moonliner · 07-22-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

How many times do I have to tell you, research is for losers.

Hummm, I'll have to research that concept. I'll get back to you on it.

Moonliner · 07-22-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I suspect that AOHell will be aware of the scam and reset passwords/security questions. If all else fails you may need to call them.

Interesting. Link?

wolfy999 · 07-22-2009, 11:15 AM

I hope it wasn't me Katie....I got one the other day, and obviously have passed it on. Have heard from two on my AIM list that got the bogus link.

BarTopDancer · 07-22-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Interesting. Link?

Do your research

Moonliner · 07-22-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Do your research

OK with me, but I'm not sure how much help that will be to Katisue.

07-22-2009, 10:19 AM	#1
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	AIM Virus I got an IM yesterday from a friend with a link - which I stupidly clicked. It brought up a site that said it would compare your AIM stats to your friends. So this morning I get an IM saying my account is logged on at a different location. This set off my alarm as I have two screen names which are linked, so if my home computer were to somehow have turned itself on and logged in I would have gotten two notices but I only got the one. So I unlinked the two accounts then went in to change the password on the affected account. It tells me all my security question answers are wrong and logs me out. Meanwhile the affected account has sent similiar IM"s to my friends list on that account. I've done searches and I come up with nothing on what this is and how to get rid of it. AOL's webiste bites. Any idea where I can find info on what this may have done to my computer and how to get rid of it? __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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07-22-2009, 10:28 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Your best bet at this point is to contact AOL, give them the link, and let them know your account's been compromised. There's probably nothing on your computer. Did you log in when you clicked the link? If so, your log in info was captured, so the scammers then were able to log in and change your security info/start sending messages. The good news is you probably don't have a virus. The bad news is someone's accessed your account. Contact AOL and have it closed. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Your account has been hijacked. The villains now have complete control over it. They have changed the password, and security questions. You will shudder have to contact AOL directly. EDITED TO ADD: That's what happens when you take time to look up and include the link. Ya get beaten to the post.....
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07-22-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	It's not a virus. Buddycompare.com is a scam site (that no longer exists). It didn't do anything to your computer and you'll have to somehow change it back, or you may be locked out. I suspect that AOHell will be aware of the scam and reset passwords/security questions. If all else fails you may need to call them. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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07-22-2009, 11:15 AM	#8
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	I hope it wasn't me Katie....I got one the other day, and obviously have passed it on. Have heard from two on my AIM list that got the bogus link. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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