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Writing Viruses for Fun and Profit

Posted by Hemos on from the insidisous-dependence dept.

JMPrice writes "There's a short article over at zdnet that explores a future synergy between viruses and spam, i.e. international crackdown on spam and open relays makes spammers opt to use infected computers instead as relays, and speculates a relationship between the virus writers and spammers."

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  1. Market speak! by T-Kir · · Score: 4, Funny

    future synergy between viruses and spam

    Sounds like something out of Dilbert... time load up the Bullfighter.

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  2. future README.TXT by Matey-O · · Score: 4, Funny

    Please note, in order for Outlook 20X6 to operate properly, you must first place this workstation on your DMZ for no less than 15 minutes, in order for it to receive IMAP7NukeViagraHGH.D@MM

    This will allow you to have a high speed, reliable, DRM'd Microsoft Email eXPerience! (tm)

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