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‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Warning
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 15, 2018
Pictures of President Trump's suffering a stroke and a supposed virus attached to them are both ...
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'Dance of the Pope' Virus Warning
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 7, 2015
Rumors of a cell phone virus disguised as a video called the 'Dance of the Pope' (or 'Dance of t ...
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Heartbleed
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 8, 2014
The discovery of a major bug known as 'Heartbleed' has prompted web sites to encourage users to ...
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'Funeral Announcement' Malware
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 24, 2014
Messages announcing the death of a friend harbor malware that infects the recipient's computer w ...
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Michael Jackson Suicide Attempt Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 24, 2013
Information about the Michael Jackson Suicide Attempt computer virus.
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Sober.N Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 24, 2013
Information about the Sober.N computer virus.
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Tsunami Donation Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 24, 2013
Information about the W32/VBSun-A (Tsunami Donation) mass-mailing worm.
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CryptoLocker
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 23, 2013
Warning about CryptoLocker malware that holds computer files for ransom.
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ZeuS Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 4, 2013
Warning about the Zeus computer virus.
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Mitt Romney Almost President
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 13, 2012
Warning about fake 'Mitt Romney Almost President' CNN Breaking News alert.
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Archive/Windows Live Update Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 6, 2012
Information about the Windows Live Update virus.
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DNSChanger Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 5, 2012
Warning about the DNSChanger virus.
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Facebook Timeline Removal Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 29, 2012
Messages offering the removal of a Facebook Timeline harbor a computer virus?
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'15 Seconds' Virus Warning
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 14, 2011
'Nobody can watch this for more than 15 seconds' virus alert.
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Breaking Dawn Virus Hoax
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 16, 2011
Is a virus being spread via posts about a 'Breaking Dawn' game?
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Parking Violations Bureau Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 12, 2011
A virus is being spread via e-mails about a parking violation ticket issued in another city.
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'Visit the New Facebook' Virus Warning
Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 16, 2011
Rumor: A hacker is stealing personal info by spreading messages with links to 'Visit the New Fac ...
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Facebook Christmas Tree App Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 21, 2010
Does a Facebook Christmas tree app harbor a virus that will crash your computer?
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Here You Have / Just for You / Here It Is
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 14, 2010
Information about the 'Here You Have / Just for You' virus
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Facebook: 'New Gifts for You' Virus
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 25, 2010
Is a 'New Gifts for You' virus being spread via Facebook posts?
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