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I always wondered how those 'YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED' ads actually were profitable. Now I see. A very informative article. It goes to show that some simple social engineering can outdo a vast amount of actual computer engineering when it comes to using technology to scam people.


Often they just open a payment gateway and ask the victim for money. Sometimes they install banking malware instead/as well.




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