Microsoft is reporting that any email touting "Osama Bin Laden Captured" or "Osama Bin Laden Killed" is actually a very destructive virus, the most destructive MS has ever seen. This virus scam reared its ugly head a few years ago and has resurfaced. Just a heads up to the Brotherhood. I'll post the links when I can.
Heads up -virus alert! Osama related!
- Thread starter swat253
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Somewhat true.. Very destructive not really, easily caught by anti-virus.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/osama.asp
Snopes.. best friend for anything about emails, etc.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/osama.asp
Snopes.. best friend for anything about emails, etc.
theribdoctor
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just make sure you have a good virus checker and its up to date.
i suggest avast, as its free and updates and it works.
i suggest avast, as its free and updates and it works.
+1 about snopes. I usually back check every email alert against snopes. It is the number one bullshit detector.
+1 about having a good email scanner. I utilize nod32. It is a paid scanner. Avg is another good free scanner.
+1 about having a good email scanner. I utilize nod32. It is a paid scanner. Avg is another good free scanner.