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2. Malicious Software Removal Tool - Wikipedia

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   On May 19, 2009, Microsoft claimed that the software has removed password stealer threats from 859,842 machines. [6] In August 2013, the Malicious Software Removal Tool deleted old, vulnerable versions of the Tor client to end the spread of the Sefnit botnet (which mined for bitcoins without the host owner's approval and later engaged in click ...

3. MS Antivirus (malware) - Wikipedia

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   The malware may also block certain Windows programs that allow the user to modify or remove it. Programs such as Regedit can be blocked by this malware. The registry is also modified so the software runs at system startup. The following files may be downloaded to an infected computer: [4] MSASetup.exe; MSA.exe; MSA.cpl; MSx.exe

4. WinFixer - Wikipedia

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   Although multiple new virus versions have since appeared, the virus has been renamed only once, to Windows Police Pro. Microsoft added the virus to its Malicious Software Removal Tool in October 2009. [12] The virus generated numerous persistent popups and messages displaying false scan reports intended to convince users that their computers ...

5. Protecting yourself from Microsoft tech support scams - AOL

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   Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says scammers exploit fears, falsely claim computer issues to access your personal data.

6. Sick of those scam text messages? What you can do - AOL

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   Here is what you should do if you get a scam text: Copy the message, without clicking on a link, and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in ...

7. How to identify a scam call before you're taken ... - AOL

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   Just how common is this scam? Microsoft has estimated that around 3.3 million people are scammed each year, leading to an annual cost of $1.5 billion and an average loss of more than $450 per ...