The Register reports that a new malware worm has been discovered that targets Yahoo Messenger, sends those users to pages with Google AdSense ads and clicks on them. The Google ads are specifically high priced keywords such as mesothelioma, which is a cancer caused from exposure to asbestos. More details on this worm at the Spyware Guide.
Yahoo Messenger Worm Targets Google AdSense Click Fraud
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