Press: Clever worm lures victims with chat-slang

(NPR) "A malicious new computer worm initiates a chat with its victims through instant messaging and invites them to click on a link -- which allows it to spread to their [AOL] IM buddies.

How the Worm Works
+ A message appears with a link to a site, and the note "LOL, that's cool"
+ Questions often result in the response "Nope, this isn't a virus. LOL"
+ Clicking the link releases the virus, which bypasses security
+ The virus replicates itself by contacting the user's IM buddies"