Yahoo trying to steal users again, this time via Java installs
http://searchengineland.com/yahoo-signs-deal-with-oracle-to-attract-new-users-via-java-installs-224097
When desktop computer users download and install Oracle's Java software,
they'll be asked if they want to set Yahoo as their home page and default
search engine. The checkbox for that invite is turned on by default, which
almost surely means Yahoo will add a number of new users without them even
noticing.
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Sad to see Yahoo resorting to malware tactics.
--Lauren--
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