New worm, spreads through IM

A new worm has been detected that spreads through things like facebook private messages. It is detected as WORM_STEKCT.EVL the malicious file name is "May09-Picture18.JPG_www.facebook.com" . The actual link to the malicious file is shortened using the popular shortening service called TinyURL. Once executed, the file disables all process associated with anti-virus. It then downloads another worm called WORM_EBOOM.AC. This worm monitors your internet usage and attaches itself to messages you post or send. Both these worms connect to a website and send/receive data from it.


How to prevent getting infected:

• Scan all files before running. Most viruses will be detected, I recommend Malware Bytes
• When you run a file downloaded, use a VM
• Regularly scan your system for viruses, and clean your cache, many viruses drop themselves here
• Don't download anything you don't fully trust, chances are, it's a virus.

That's all for now, be sure comment with other suggestions on how you keep yourself secure and what I should talk about next.