A new worm is targeting Skype users on Windows. The worm uses Skype’s chat function to send a message to other users that contains a link that appears to be a .jpg image file that when opened attempts to download and install a malicious .src file.

If the file is executed the host computer is infected with the w32/Ramex.A virus.

Skype is aware of the problem and is trying to come up with a fix. For the time being don’t click on any links you receive in Skype.

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