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Danchev: Localized fake security software

Blogger notes numerous examples of fake brands available on the Web

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April 14, 2008 — Dancho Danchev notes that many people who go looking for anti-malware tools wind up downloading malware. His blog post lists numerous examples of fake security software brands currently lying in wait for the unwary Web surfer.

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