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Most Web Users Unable to Spot Spyware

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the masters-of-disguise dept.

Ben writes "According to a Spyware Quiz conducted by McAfee SiteAdvisor , a staggering 97% of Internet users are just one click away from infecting their PCs with spyware. One interesting conclusion from this study showed that even users with a high "Spyware IQ" have a nearly 100% chance of visiting a dangerous site during 30 days of typical online searching and browsing activity."

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  1. This looks like an interesting article by TechnoGuyRob · · Score: 5, Funny

    *Click*

  2. Requires javascript. by jZnat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Since the quiz requires JavaScript, and since I have that by default disabled, I think I passed the test.

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  3. Well, that's not too surprising, after all. by ScrewMaster · · Score: 5, Funny

    Most Web Users Unable to Spot Spyware

    Well, I guess that's why they call it spyware, don't they. I mean, what kind of spy would be easy to spot? Wouldn't be a very good spy, now would he.

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  4. In other news... by geobeck · · Score: 5, Funny

    Most web users are unable to tell what browser they are using. Or operating system, for that matter.

    Support: What web browser are you using?
    User: Microsoft Excel.
    Support: Okay, what operating system are you using?
    User: Um... Dell?

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  5. Re:Not sure I agree with their methods by ucblockhead · · Score: 5, Funny

    Exactly. It's like saying "One of these prostitutes as herpes and the other is clean! If you can't tell the difference, you need to buy one of our prostitute STD test kits before leaving the house or you WILL be infected!!!"

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