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Rogue Antispyware App kills legitimate programs - 4/7/2006 10:46:47 AM

SirKenin

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Security vendor SurfControl has announced that its Threat Analysts have identified a rogue anti-spyware application, UnSpyPC, which falsely identifies popular security products and well-known file system tools as spyware. Among the tools that were falsely identified were a popular and reputable anti-virus tool, a well-known anti-spyware application and a system management tool often deployed in business-critical environments.

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http://www.connectitnews.com/story.cfm?item=3054

It just goes to show, you have to watch who you trust.

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RE: Rogue Antispyware App kills legitimate programs - 4/7/2006 12:40:54 PM

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I Have Ad-Aware, Zone-Alarm, Symantec, & Deep-Freeze on My rig that's all I need so I don't pay attn... to others ads... Thanks for the Heads Up though I'll be sure to forward this to those on My contact list... Thanks Again

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