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Using software updates to spread malware

[ By Elinor Mills who covers Internet security and privacy.]

LAS VEGAS--Two researchers from Israeli security firm Radware have figured out a way to trick computers into downloading malware or take over a computer by hijacking the communications during the update process for Skype and other applications.


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