Microsoft to sue 'SCAREWARE' pushers
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http://www.itworld.com/security/5542...reware-pushers
"Microsoft and Washington state are cracking down on scammers..."
[quote]
The most prevalent scareware program in circulation today is software
called Antivirus XP 2008, according to Alex Eckelberry, president of
Sunbelt Software."
[unquote]
You have to admire Alex Eckelberry's arrogance and the nerve for commenting
on this issue!
In his website:
http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/home-...onal-firewall/
He claims:
[quote]
The Windows Firewall (both XP and Vista) is worse than useless, it gives
you a false sense of security."
[unquote]
(Although it is a fact that his software engineers have a different view).
His assertion in relation to both WinXP and Vista F/W is ridiculous and is
not based on facts; It is misleading the uninformed users!
The false advertising (hype) is nothing but a deceptive technique to fool
the inexperienced!
Therefore, it *is* Scareware as well (besides it's a blatant lie :-))!
MSFT, please take note and initiate appropriate action!
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