Aim Viruses are usually recieved through internet explorer browser exploits or downloaded by the user willingly and opened. Some Aim Viruses are not caught by regular AntiVirus programs because their infection rates may be too small to be noticed.

How Can I Tell if a link is an Aim Virus?
Aim Viruses usually are sent in a link asking you to view a website. The warning signs of a virus is to hover over the sent link, and look for files and sites with these extensions, ".COM .EXE .PHP .ZIP" Also, inspect links that are sent to popular file hosting sites as well.

What Do Links to AIM Viruses look like?
Aim Viruses generally are sent in the wrong font and color. If you notice a distinct change in the tone, attitude, and spelling with a link sent, it generally is a virus. Some examples include

• Hey I put a new Myspace Picture, what do you think?
• Hey check out this cool game!
• Hey I found this cool website that tracks who blocked you.
• Hey I found a Buddy Tracker to see who viewed your profile.
• I found this cool smiley site.
• Hey check out this Funny Video.
• Funny Osama Bin Laden VideoGame.
• Look at this cool site for icons.