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Old 10-19-2009, 08:48 AM   #1
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Post Millions scared by 'scareware'

"Online criminals are making millions of pounds by convincing computer users to download fake anti-virus software, internet security experts claim..."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8313678.stm
 
Old 10-20-2009, 02:39 AM   #2
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Well, this is nothing new, it has been happening for a while. I remember getting such popups or ads, but never believed them, I mean how could they scan my computer, besides they look fake. And of course, since I've been using Linux I completely ignore them (and FF blocks them now too).
 
  


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