Re: FTC files complaint against "Bogus Computer Scan Software" makers

[Jeff Kell <jeff-kell () utc edu>]

Rob, grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Devon & Hannah wrote:
> > "At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court
> > has issued a temporary halt to a massive "scareware" scheme

Well, finally, all of us in the computer security industry can safely
retire.  The FTC clearly has a firm handle on the situation.

Could they also issue a temporary halt to the spam industry?

Maybe a little time-out for the identity thieves?

"Scareware" threat thwarted by FTC "Warm-Fuzzy" announcement :-)

Jeff
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