Phishing, spyware and other pests plagued 2004

Phishing, spyware and other pests plagued 2004
Anick Jesdanun, The Associated Press 2004-12-30

Computer worms raced around the world, leaving behind tools that spread spam. Scammers sent e-mail to trick bank account holders into revealing passwords. Rogue programs known as "spyware" hijacked Web browsers and crippled computers.

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Cluless users and other pests plagued 2004 2004-12-31
Anonymous

it all comes down to users having less and less computer skills and no common sense.

i hope this trend doesn't spread outside IT.

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