Washington and Microsoft sue fake anti-spyware vendors


	Washington and Microsoft sue fake anti-spyware vendors

valann 47

10-2-2008 2:18 AM

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spyware, computer, fake, scareware

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10-2-2008 5:58 PM

darkduskx

Fear-inducing marketing is an old tactic. You should look at the ads for other products.

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