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Offline polonus

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Coming Monday is malware day!
« on: November 20, 2008, 12:09:19 AM »
Hi malware fighters,

Because coming Monday is three days before Thanksgiving, according to the security experts of PC Tools, that gazed the tea-leaves in their cups, this day would be a peak day in malware infections.
Why they thought so, you read here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/nov/17/malware-trojan-virus-peak
Is it because of a peak in online shopping, or is it just baloney?

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Re: Coming Monday is malware day!
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2008, 01:51:55 AM »
 :D thanks for the warning info!!!! ;D

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Re: Coming Monday is malware day!
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2008, 01:41:59 PM »
I would think that "Black Friday" the day after Thanksgiving would make more sense because of
all of the bargains that become available.
The Monday after Thanksgiving would also make more sense since there will be many online bargains available.
Just my 2cents worth.  ;D
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