Yes, it uses an exploit that is currently unfixed at the moment, hopefully there will be some security patches released soon enough and/or updates to certain software that allow the exploit to run.

Ben has sent me like 20 messages with this. LUCKLY I never clicked on them. I thought something was funny. but meh

who started this? and whoever did = TEHBANNAHAMMA

It doesn't necessarily have to be someone on this forum. Ben could have run an .exe from some site or got it from someone on his list.

The website has now been shutdown, but those that are infected are still in the botnet, and may be used to spread some other time.

I'm 94% sure these are botnets... I know this is how you would go about connecting someone to your botnet.

Edit: Didn't read all the posts.

But yeah, if anyone sends you a link to a Java applet you don't know, don't accept it.

You didn't read, it's an exploit for arbitrary file download(download without having to accept the sign.)

Wrong. Once infected, that account becomes a spreader.
Its basic MSN spreading. Seriously if you have never seen it you have to be like new as hell to the internets.

It always starts off with one person. Then Domino Effect.

Thanks for information, going to be careful.

Not seen any signs I'm infected yet so I'm hoping...

yea this has been around for soo long, who clicks them lol.