Initially, the malware was distributed via a web link using goo(.)gl services, such as the following one, along with a luring message: : haha you wouldn’t believe it The web link then redirects to a 4shared, hotfile or other file-sharing services: This Skype virus relies on some clever distribution techniques. In case you have clicked on such a compromised link, it is a good idea to run a scan with an advanced anti-malware tool as the malware may have sneaked into the system. Users are highly advised not to interact with these links. Once such data is saved on the system, it may cause severe malware infections or serve as a gateway for further threats. When clicked, these spamming URLs land on suspicious web pages that offer a download of a malicious file. The messages usually contain pictures and shortened goo(.)gl links. Users on various forums report to receive strange messages from their Skype friends.

As it turns out, the malicious campaigns that deliver goo(.)gl spamming URLs in Skype are still active. It is also one of the oldest pieces of such malware. One of the most common Skype viruses is the so-called Goo.gl Skype virus. Related Story: Facebook Virus – How to Remove It (for PCs and Smartphones)

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