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You Weren’t Expecting Real Models, Were You?

Here’s a hot tip: If you get an e-mail that claims to be able to set you up with free pornography, you should assume that it’s a scam. If you’re into that kind of thing, remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Further, it’s likely to get you into trouble.

EWeek is reporting that the newest mass-mailing worm is out there to help thieves take over your bank account. And, it’s one that appeals to your purient interests.

The worm, called “W32.Maslan.C,” mails itself as an attachment called “PlayGirls_2.exe.” Here’s the text that comes with it (courtesy of Symantec):

Hello [Random name]
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Best regards,
[Random name]

So, there’s nothing in the body of the message that would cause you to open the attachment. Just the name. You weren’t really expecting to get free porn were you? And what’s so appealing about playgirls anyway? They certainly wouldn’t respect you in the morning…

[Continue reading You Weren't Expecting Real Models, Were You?] [Mickey Chandler]

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