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Old 10-19-2009, 09:48 AM   #1
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Post Millions scared by 'scareware'


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Old 10-20-2009, 03:39 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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