Within the last day, we have learned of a new virus that hit one of our customer sites. Below is some of the initial information we have received regarding that attack.
This virus is spread by clicking on a link that follows a statement, such as “I found your picture on the Internet” http://link – similar to the Bropria and Kelvir viruses you may remember from February this year.
While Microsoft’s stance is for users to always ensure that links are sent by a trusted source, we also stress the importance of our customers’ use/download of Microsoft’s Intelligent IM Filter to add an additional security layer. In this instance, IIMF would have assisted in blocking the spread of this virus.
Please go to the resources below for more information.
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Intelligent IM Filter
The Intelligent Instant Message Filter application allows you to configure URL filtering and file transfer control based on the following options.Enhanced URL Filtering
- Allow hyperlinks to be sent in any conversation
- Allow local intranet URLs
- Block instant messages that contain hyperlinks
- Allow instant messages that contain hyperlinks, but convert the link to plain text
- Allow instant messages that contain active hyperlinks
Enhanced File Transfer Control
- Allow any file transfer request through the server
- Block file transfer requests for specific file extensions
- Block ALL file transfer requests
Intelligent IM Filter (Binary version: 5470.79)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0ed13372-f3d2-40f0-ba5d-c880359a40f5Documentation: Deploying Intelligent Instant Message Filter
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=E6B4131A-F3C7-4C56-ACB3-1B6E0C5D73AE—————-
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