According to a Computer World article, a new worm is spreading across the Skype VOIP network.  It uses some of the same techniques used on Instant Messaging services to trick users into clicking on links to what appear to be images in the messages.  The payload is then executed on the local machine preventing anti-virus and other security software from performing updates, as well as allowing other applications to access the web using its own software.  As always, think twice before clicking on links in instant messages, even if they are from people you know, ask if they sent the message before clicking.

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