Microsoft declares war on 'scareware.'

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Ads for bogus security software are popping up everywhere. Microsoft and the FTC are fighting back, but jaded old geeks need to do their part,too.
A couple weeks back the digital version of the New York Times found itself hip deep in manure when it got tricked into serving up "scareware" ads to unsuspecting readers.
You know the scam. You're merrily surfing the Web when suddenly a window pops up: "Your computer is infected with malware, but if you send us $49.95 we'll clean it right up for you." Of course, there is never any malware. Nothing happens save for the bank draft. And then they'll scam you again in a few months with ads for another bogus product.
Read further -
Microsoft declares war on 'scareware' | Adventures in IT - InfoWorld
 

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