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Old 05-01-2009   #1 (permalink)


Windows Xp Pro SP2
 
 

Google sponsors Spyware

Google sponsors Spyware

Its shocking !!!! , i was dealing with a spyware issue and came across a spyware named Error Smart. A trojan that acts as an anti spyware and prompts users to buy the software. Out of sheer curiosity i searched it on google and this is what i found ....
(See screenshot below)



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Old 05-01-2009   #2 (permalink)


Windows 7 RTM 64-bit
 
 

Re: Google sponsors Spyware

Its Google Ad-sense which earns them money if you click on it. There are thousands of links like this. So don't panic.
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Old 05-01-2009   #3 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2/
 
 

Re: Google sponsors Spyware

Don't click on the sponsored links
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