WARNING"FAKE INTERNET EXPLORER 6 PATCH"

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tony.wilde1
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WARNING"FAKE INTERNET EXPLORER 6 PATCH"

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there seems to be a fake patch appearing in yahoo inboxes saying that you need to install this patch for i e 6.also it says its from microsoft.IT ISNT!.all it is is a bast@@d browser high jacker/spyware/addware/virus.if you click "yes"to it it will cover internet explorer in adverts/pop ups.my son clicked it and it took 3 days to remove using "regedit/adware6 remover/spybot/and dynamiteadd.THIS DOESNT GET PICKED UP BY ANY ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE.cheers you lot.
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tony.wilde1
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fake patch

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i found one this evening in my "yahoo"email.its titled microsoft..BUT IT ISNT!ITS JUST FERKIN ADWARE.OK?CHEERS ALL.
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