Microsoft apologises for serving malware

Microsoft has apologised for serving malware via its websites and Windows Live Messenger software.

APC reader Jackie Murphy reported the problem:

"With Microsoft launching Vista along with their Defender software to protect users from viruses and spyware, it seems therefore to be an oxymoron that they have started to putting paid changing banner advertisements for malware, on the popular MSN groups servers.

"SystemDoctor2006 has made an appearance over the past few days, coming complete with pop-up windows to trap and then cause horrific damage to the computers of unaware users — causing them to then rush out to purchase Microsoft Defender?

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soulxtc: Of course it's just a thought, hence "I think that..." :P But, it is a glaring example of the shortcomings of current...
soulxtc: That's the point. Even though most venue's require artists only play originals the PRO's are threatening to sue to force...
Joe Bloe: I HOPE it is not dead....BUT it has been a long time and NO CHANGE TO THE SITE! So it well could be dead....
mountain_rage: To expect society to know what is and what isn't copyrighted is ridiculous, or even to expect everyone to know that a fi...
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Infernoz: I would even share or sell her 'music', I can't stand the nihilistic trash. She is a deeply retarded, drugged up, le...

Microsoft apologises for serving malware

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