Apr 28 2005
Be careful of misspelling URL’s
There have a rash of malicious sites that have URL’s that are one mistype away from other high traffic sites. This is nothing new, as there’ve been this type of site around since the creation of the modern Internet. Anyone remember whitehouse.com? The new sites are taking it a little farther than simply offering you porn; their apparently downloading software to your system automatically, with or without your permission. One report mentioned over 20 different spyware products that we’re being downloaded by a single site.
So watch your spelling.
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