Monday, May 31, 2010

How Fake News Stories and Bogus News Websites Try to Deceive You

Fake news stories help crooks lure victims into all sorts of traps. We've reported previously on how scammers distribute emails with links to a sensational but fake news article or with an attachment that carries a deadly virus payload.

Either way, the aim is to install malware on your PC when you click the link or open the attachment.

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