Michael Jackson Death Exploited by Malware Vendors

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Sadly there are those who have sunk low enough to exploit yesterdays tragic news about Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson Death Exploited by Malware Vendors [WARNING]


Bill
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  • Profile picture of the author TheFounding
    So, like, the Michael Jackson virus? That kinda sucks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steven Fullman
    Anyone who clicks on a link from someone they don't know...

    ...is asking to get "owned"...or p'wned as we techies like to say.

    Even if you do know the sender, you shouldn't click on a link unless you're expecting it.

    Basic stuff. Almost universally ignored.

    Thanks for letting us know.

    Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author mywebwork
      Originally Posted by Steven Fullman View Post

      Even if you do know the sender, you shouldn't click on a link unless you're expecting it.

      Basic stuff. Almost universally ignored
      Agreed. What is so bad about this exploit is that this event has stirred up a lot of emotion in a lot of people and in their thirst for information they may let their guard down.

      I'm actually worried about my better half falling victim to this, she's normally very careful but I could also see her clicking an 'A Tribute to Michael" (or Farrah) if one landed in her inbox this evening.

      That's the main reason I keep my development computers on an isolated network - don't want to lose it all because of a video download!

      Bill
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Henshaw
    Anyone who clicks on a link from someone they don't know...

    ...is asking to get "owned"...or p'wned as we techies like to say.

    Even if you do know the sender, you shouldn't click on a link unless you're expecting it.
    I agree 100%.

    If your business or livelihood depends on the Internet, or your computer, be vary careful.

    Many of my friends and colleagues and some of my close family send me "amusing" emails. Some of them are. If they have any sort of attachment however, I just delete them.

    It's just not worth the risk and all of the time and effort to clean up your drives and registry (when that can be done), if you get infected.

    Just my thoughts,
    Jeff.
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  • Profile picture of the author flamingleaf8
    I think facebook slowed down because of the micheal jackson death. Everyone rushed to their facebook to talk about it.. and i think also twitter.lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Nooz
    Sad people !
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  • Profile picture of the author riverchase
    Besides the incoming links via email, malwares are also in mass distribution in the web that can trick browsers.
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  • Profile picture of the author USHwy129
    IMO anyone who infects their computer by carelessly clicking around in emails (or anywhere) gets what they deserve.

    I mean, come on people, this isn't 1993 when most of us were on compuserve or maybe AOL and didn't have a clue...seriously.

    If you don't get it by now, you should be removed from the gene pool.
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