At one time or another, we’ve all experienced the pop-up saying we have a problem with our computer and offering a download as a solution, so-called “scareware.” And many of us have ignored them. But many haven’t, and found they’ve downloaded – at a cost – a Microsoft program, or even found themselves infected by spyware. Microsoft isn’t happy at being associated with all this, and the company is doing something about it. Working with the Washington State Attorney General’s office, they’re filing suits against the biggest spammers involved. In fact, those offenders could be charged under th Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs | World News ...
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At one time or another, we’ve all experienced the pop-up saying we have a problem with our computer and offering a download as a solution, so-called “scareware.” And many of us have ignored them. But many haven’t, and found they’ve downloaded – at a cost – a Microsoft program, or even found themselves infected by spyware. Microsoft isn’t happy at being associated with all this, and the company is doing something about it. Working with the Washington State Attorney General’s office, they’re filing suits against the biggest spammers involved. In fact, those offenders could be charged under th Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs | World News ...