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	from Mary Landesman Worms and viruses automatically replicate and infect. But today's attackers have turned to Trojans, which don't replicate automatically. To get them onto your system, attackers use a variety of sophisticated social engineering scams to trick you into infecting your own computer. More below in this week's newsletter.
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Private Detective Scare is Storm Trojan A malicious Trojan sent in email claims the recipient is being spied upon and that the attachment to the message is proof of a previously recorded conversation. Here's what it really is.             More Topics Top Internet Scams Email Scams, Phishing, and Fraud Tips for Securing your PC Viruses Explained Free Rootkit Detectors Windows Tutorials Top Spyware Scanners BartPE Bootable CD for Windows Scanning the system in Safe Mode is good practice, but some malware can survive even in Safe Mode. A BartPE Bootable CD works well for these stubborn Windows infectors. And it's free. Here's how to make one.   Fraudulent Link Scams Scams, in general, are the new malware delivery method. Social engineering is the norm. Falsifying a link is the hallmark of phishing scams, seeded downloader Trojans, and other web-based malware.     Sponsored Links   Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Ready for the holiday rush? Need help buying the perfect gift for your nephew or planning a fabulous holiday meal? Get expert advice on the best toys, clothes, gadgets and ways to reduce holiday stress.

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