Fake MSN Messenger 8 Beta

A malware sample was submitted to the Service Team for processing. This sample comes from a web site which claims to have leaked MSN Messenger 8 Beta.

Here’s a screenshot of the web page hosting the malware. (click on image to enlarge)

This malware will be detected as WORM_VIRKEL.B. As it spreads via MSN Messenger, it is advised that users should not click on unsolicited URL’s in Instant Messaging softwares even if it comes from known contacts.