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Microsoft AntiSpyware thinks Firefox is Spyware

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the most-worms-are-spread-via-outlook dept.

brightertimes writes "It seems that microsoft's new AntiSpyware (beta) is now advising users to remove Firefox on their computers.. A Zeropaid.com thread shows the offending screenshot in action. Once your scanning has been done, if Firefox is found on your computer it provides the user with a "high" threat level and advising removal due to of lack of security updates." CT Several users have noted that the screenshot is likely fake.

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  1. One Word. by JS_RIDDLER · · Score: 5, Informative

    -Photoshop

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    _JS
  2. Slashdot got FARKed by CashCarSTAR · · Score: 5, Informative

    Later on in the thread they admit it's a fake.

    Way to go Editor.

  3. TACO IS AN IDIOT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    This is clearly a fake, and they even state as much in the forum.

    WAY TO GO, TACO!

    1. Re:TACO IS AN IDIOT by LordNightwalker · · Score: 5, Informative

      Here's the sticker story; here's the random number genarator story and this is the iPod shuffle link. Enjoy.

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      Install windows on my workstation? You crazy? Got any idea how much I paid for the damn thing?
  4. Read by Monx · · Score: 5, Informative

    What made you think the screenshot was photoshopped (bar the fact you didn't get the same results?)

    In the linked forum, the person who posted the image said so?