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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 342268" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>These things have been around since before the internet. I can remember getting them by snail mail or on office fax machines.</p><p></p><p>The problem is that they are sent out by 'bots which are computers taken over by spyware of a specific type.</p><p></p><p>There are thousands and thousands of 'bot herds' out there and the owners of the hijacked computers aren't even aware they are being used for this.</p><p></p><p>Another warning, do NOT click on ads for antivirus software, "cleanup software" or anti-spyware software. This is a great way to pick up various unwanted malware on your computer.</p><p></p><p>Go with a reputable company like AVG. That will help prevent your computer from being taken over.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 342268, member: 1963"] These things have been around since before the internet. I can remember getting them by snail mail or on office fax machines. The problem is that they are sent out by 'bots which are computers taken over by spyware of a specific type. There are thousands and thousands of 'bot herds' out there and the owners of the hijacked computers aren't even aware they are being used for this. Another warning, do NOT click on ads for antivirus software, "cleanup software" or anti-spyware software. This is a great way to pick up various unwanted malware on your computer. Go with a reputable company like AVG. That will help prevent your computer from being taken over. [/QUOTE]
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