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Hypnotist being hunted in Russia for stealing cash from bank customers
A real-life ‘evil hypnotist’ is being hunted down after sending at least eight elderly bank customers into trances and stealing their money. The crafty crook has been collecting cash from unaware victims in the south-western Russian city of Stavropol. It is thought that he has...- cybercore
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- awareness bank theft capture cctv crime elderly fraud hypnosis hypnotist investigation money police russia safety scam stavropol swindle theft trance victims
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Windows XP Beware of this nasty Malware and how to get rid of "XP Total Security"
If you find that you being prevented from using the internet and you are getting pop-ups stating your pc has been attacked, then you need to get rid of this thing fast. It will infest your pc's registry. Basically it is a name changing rip-off rogue application that deliberately reports false...- railroadbill
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- antivirus malware popup registry removal rogue software scam security spyware windows 7
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VIDEO Phone call scam watch the video
A Friend had a very strange phone call from an obvious "outsource" telling me that the security of his computer was in jeopardy, that his system had so many viruses that it was going to crash and that the junk mail folder had to be cleaned. This does not begin to describe the tone of the woman...- Super Sarge
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- compromising files guilt trip outsourcing phone call primary security scam scareware security supportonclick virus
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700,000 stolen condoms found by police in Malaysia
Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) claimed credit on Thursday for taking down one of the biggest producers of spam e-mail in a joint effort with federal authorities across the United States. The world's biggest software company said its legal action against the operator of the Rustock 'botnet' -- or...- cybercore
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- botnet computer cybercrime digital email infection internet investigation law enforcement malware microsoft network pharmaceuticals raid rustock scam security spam technology users
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Windows 7 Interesting Info about Fake Antivirus Programs!!!
Hi Some interesting stuff here about how to avoid and remove fake antivirus Trojans. Link Removed Mike- MikeHawthorne
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- antivirus cyber threats fake software internet safety malware removal tips scam security security awareness trojan
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Windows 7 Concerns About New Virus Targeting Windows 7: Seeking Guidance and Solutions
Is there a new virus out that is aimed at windows 7?. I just got a call from some "tech" telling me he was from MS... telling me a new virus was attacking windows 7... wanted $100 + to get rid of it. He also said MS Essentials anti virus couldn't stop it.. Is there such a virus? And if so...how...- Boomer69
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- antivirus malware microsoft scam security support tech support virus windows 7
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Windows 7 Fake Receipt Program Targets Amazon Retailers
Amazon retailers are being targeted by fraudsters who have created a custom-built a program that generates fakes receipts for nonexistent orders, according to researchers from GFI Software. he program is designed to create a customized HTML file that closely resembles an actual Amazon.com...- Captain Jack
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- amazon custom software cybersecurity e-commerce fake orders fraud fraud prevention gfi software html files online shopping order summary receipts retail sales records scam security awareness threat researcher vendor security
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Windows 7 Caution!!! Fake Microsoft Spam
In te last 48 hours. Residents in Queensland and also has started in New South Whales of Australia have been facing fake Microsoft Virus alerts via the phone and in some cases via email. These callers and sender say they are from Microsoft and other computer companies saying your computer is...- Firecracker
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- alert cybercrime fraud microsoft new south wales phishing queensland scam security spam virus
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Windows 7 Uncovering the Mystery: How Was This Laptop's Specs Falsely Displayed?
Before i begin explaining this weird situation, please understand that it's true and i seen it with my own eyes ! Today i was about to purchase a laptop from an individual i met ! I was told the laptop had a 4gb Ram, 250 gb HDD, 2.0 core two duo processor and running windows vista ! But...- sameh83
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- altered specs baffled computer cpu-z hardware hdd laptop malware performance processor ram scam specs tech support theft themes troubleshooting user experience windows vista windows xp
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Windows 7 Windows 7 product key question
Hi people, I've been using Vista for a while and I'm looking to upgrade to 7. However, I'm low on money at the moment and I don't particularly want to pay hundreds for it. I searched for windows product keys and found(Link Removed) that seems to be selling them at low prices, having bought...- Luka
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- cost piracy product key scam software suspicion upgrade windows 7 windows vista
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Windows 7 New Malware Imitates Browser Warning Pages
Source and screenshots of what past pages looked like and what they look like now; http://arstechnica.c...arning-page.ars- Adamsappleone
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- antivirus browser chrome encryption fake pages firefox internet explorer malicious files malware microsoft privacy protection rogue software scam security tech news threats update warning
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Windows 7 a phone call from windows team
Hi i recieved a phone call, lady said she is from windows support center and my pc is sending error messages and its downloading some files without my permission that will effect my pc. she asked me to start my pc and she will tell me how to fix it, call was dropped and she did not call me...- Muhammad
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- computer computer issues files phone call scam security support user experience windows
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Windows 7 Bogus calls claiming to be from Microsoft
I received a call today from a representative of this website: Link Removed - Invalid URL They claimed my pc had been sending them error messages and that my 'Microsoft warrenty' (whatever that is) was out of date. I played along until I got the above details and then revealed I was a MVP...- kemical
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- consumer protection fraud microsoft mvp phone report scam security warranty
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"Go Fishing?" or " A Slick Operation !"
Smooth talking man !- whoosh
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- con artist phishing scam
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Windows 7 Downgrade to genuine?
Hi everyone, So today I logged into my computer to find that my copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x64 has been deemed "not genuine". I was scammed by buying what I thought was a legit copy of Windows off ebay, for considerably less than what it was selling retail. Yes, I was greedy, no I don't need...- sheitmar
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- 64-bit control panel downgrade ebay genuine home premium installation licensing overkill product key registry retail prices scam support system requirements ultimate upgrade user advice windows 7
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Windows 7 Rogue Antivirus Program Comes With Technical Support
February 12, 2010 In an effort to boost sales, sellers of a fake antivirus product known as "Live PC Care" are offering their victims live technical support.- Celestra
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- antivirus cybersecurity fraud malware online safety pc care rogue software scam software tech support
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Windows 7 Watch where you purchase things on the Internet
There are sites out there where ine can get burned and I got burned. So just letting you know. I will not name the site unless I get permission to but, it was really nice well set up site just about like Windows 7 Forums. Except this one sold software only. Naturally I purchased a week and...- lorenkjr1
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- buyer beware canada consumer customer service email experience fraud gift cards internet online shopping online transactions payment phone support purchasing scam security software warning website windows 7
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Windows 7 Sneaky Software Makers
I used PC Tools Registry Mechanics a few years ago and they slipped in an automatic renewal feature that nobody noticed unti they got billed. Webroot bought PC Tools a while ago and appar incorporated the same it's apparently hidden in their Terms of Use and you have to opt out manually. I just...- Joe S
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- automatic billing billing issues consumer desktop tools fraud irritating opt-out refunds registry renewal scam software terms webroot
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Windows 7 World of Warcraft users get another worry
World of Warcraft users get another worry Sexy girls are not always what they seem By Link Removed - Invalid URL Friday, 27 November 2009, 12:15 INSECURITY FIRM Sophos is warning World of Warcraft users to be on the look out for sexy strangers bearing dangerous gifts. According to the...- kemical
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- criminal cyber threats cybersecurity data security email gaming gaming community insecurity malware online safety password theft ransomware scam security warning sophos trojan user awareness virtual assets world of warcraft
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Windows 7 Paying a price to use free software: the dark side of Comodo products
From a good friend, I'd highly take his suggestions: Comodo is a popular name in the software business. Comodo provides multiple free, and excellent, products for home users including, but not limited to, the award winning Comodo Firewall (now bundled with Comodo Internet Security). Comodo has...- reghakr
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- comodo consumer awareness controversy cybersecurity firewall free software malware network security online security privacy product review safety scam security softpedia software issues ssl certificates trust user experience
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- Forum: Windows Software