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Infected Windows PCs Now Source Of 80% Of Spam

Posted by timothy on from the targets-of-opportunity dept.

twitter writes "The Register is reporting a study by Sandvine.com that blames Microsoft Zombies for 80% of all spam. The study goes on to claim that 90% filtering is not effective given the unprecedented volume and that sophisticated trojans are able to drop spam directly on end user's computers despite current efforts. Just another cost of supporting Microsoft, I suppose."

3 of 778 comments (clear)

  1. That does it! by ChadAmberg · · Score: 5, Funny

    OK, I'm turning SpamAssassin down to .01 points and letting it all get rejected. I just give up!!!

    1. Re:That does it! by autolycos · · Score: 5, Funny

      No, just wait til the newest version of Windows, Microsoft Fence Knotholes. Really, that'll stop spam.......

  2. Re:NO... by coolfrood · · Score: 5, Funny

    But but.... you forgot the URL. I want to see Britney naked NOW!!!11