I was chatting with someone on Yahoo IM and they sent me 2 links that my security programs site advisor did not like.
They also the tried to send something that was trying to download itself on my pc.
In both cases my firewall did not permit the malicous bug to hit my system.
My reaction as the alarm bells went off, end chat , told other user to scan system and disenfect (who know they may have been doing it on purpose)
and scanned mine right away, right after getting the scanners latest virus files.
Fair warning from both Tom and myself, the baddies are out there!
One last thing:
Try to make all online payments for products or services via paypal, safepay or any of the many other reputable services that offer a way to pay for services or products that do not require you to provide your CC card or personal info.
You can get an account or even accept CC payments via paypal FREE:
Let's hope this info helps keep someone out there from losing their valuable data!
Jason Lamure
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