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Hacked MySpace page serves fake Windows update; Congressional report rips U.S. TSA Web site

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Hacked MySpace page serves up fake Windows update

Robert McMillan By Robert McMillan
There's now one more reason to be security-conscious while using MySpace.com: fake Microsoft updates. Read full story

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