Joe Sloan wrote: > Doug McGarrett wrote: > >> For those dual booting, or otherwise running Windows, I got this >> message on my Linux (only) machine: >> > > <snip> > > >> http://www.updatew.org/?q=scan >> >> **************************************************** I wouldn't dare >> run this on this Linux machine, nor especially on my Windows machine. >> (It would be interesting to see what it would make of SuSE, but I >> don't think I'm going to find out!) >> > > I've no need to be timid - I'm running linux after all ;) > > I visited the site, and like Randall, I was treated to a silly dog and > pony show in which the remote system was "scanning my system" (as IF!), > and found several serious issues. I played along with the gag and > clicked the "remove all" button and up popped a shopping cart and they > were ready to collect my payment info. I cancelled out at that point, > but it was good for a few chuckles. > > Joe > Unfortunately, there are many who will believe it and buy. Such "marketing" is fraudulent.
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