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Bob_VT · 12-11-2008, 10:13 AM

http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/obamaspeech.asp

This is serious and valid.

ChinoCharles · 12-11-2008, 01:11 PM

Thanks Bob.

PaidTimeOff · 12-11-2008, 01:52 PM

Man hackers will prey on anything to get people to infect their computers with viruses and keyloggers. Too bad people are too dumb to double check link addresses and/or not open files from random people. Computer viruses, more often than not, are spread by stupidity, not system vulnerability.

PaidTimeOff · 12-11-2008, 01:55 PM

Also, gj on the thread name Bob. Naming it the way you did will get more people to take a look and in turn will help spread the word on this.

Loren · 12-11-2008, 03:40 PM

Man, I hate when people post crap like this without researching it. Ever heard of Snopes.com?

Huh? Oh...

Nevermind.

Seriously, though... it's "just another virus". It requires no different action than any other virus. If you go opening random email attachments, you're gonna get bit. Rule of thumb: if you didn't ASK for someone to send you an email attachment, VERIFY that they actually sent it and intended for you to look at it before you open it.

KCALB SIRAY · 12-11-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

Man, I hate when people post crap like this without researching it. Ever heard of Snopes.com?

Huh? Oh...

Nevermind.

Seriously, though... it's "just another virus". It requires no different action than any other virus. If you go opening random email attachments, you're gonna get bit. Rule of thumb: if you didn't ASK for someone to send you an email attachment, VERIFY that they actually sent it and intended for you to look at it before you open it.

Awarness, either way is good information. You'd be surprised at how many people fall for scams like these on a daily basis. I should know, I'm a finacial crimes/robbery investigator that deals with this on a daily basis.

Thanks for posting, Bob

Bob_VT · 12-11-2008, 04:16 PM

Well considering the past performance of the Obama fans (being a touch over the top) I thought it was a good thing to post.

Look at all of the people who are scammed ny the Nigerians every day! I am not saying that the Obama fans here are over the top (some have demonstrated that ability) but an ounce of prevention.........

It was the good Republican thing to do!

12-11-2008, 10:13 AM	#1
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Obama topic SERIOUS http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/obamaspeech.asp This is serious and valid. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

12-11-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
PaidTimeOff OMGWTFKITTYKATMEWMEWMEW Drives: 2008 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 273	Man hackers will prey on anything to get people to infect their computers with viruses and keyloggers. Too bad people are too dumb to double check link addresses and/or not open files from random people. Computer viruses, more often than not, are spread by stupidity, not system vulnerability. __________________

12-11-2008, 01:55 PM	#4
PaidTimeOff OMGWTFKITTYKATMEWMEWMEW Drives: 2008 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 273	Also, gj on the thread name Bob. Naming it the way you did will get more people to take a look and in turn will help spread the word on this. __________________

12-11-2008, 03:40 PM	#5
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Man, I hate when people post crap like this without researching it. Ever heard of Snopes.com? Huh? Oh... Nevermind. Seriously, though... it's "just another virus". It requires no different action than any other virus. If you go opening random email attachments, you're gonna get bit. Rule of thumb: if you didn't ASK for someone to send you an email attachment, VERIFY that they actually sent it and intended for you to look at it before you open it. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

12-11-2008, 04:16 PM	#7
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Well considering the past performance of the Obama fans (being a touch over the top) I thought it was a good thing to post. Look at all of the people who are scammed ny the Nigerians every day! I am not saying that the Obama fans here are over the top (some have demonstrated that ability) but an ounce of prevention......... It was the good Republican thing to do! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

12-11-2008, 01:11 PM	#2
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Thanks Bob.

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