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MSE News: Check your computer now – don't get caught by Gameover virus
Former_MSE_Helen
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Computer users are being urged to act now to protect their desktop machines and laptops from the new Gameover virus...
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Check your computer now – don't get caught by Gameover virus
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Sounds imphoortant.0
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For goodness sake. There is already a thread discussing this.
Pointless adding to the hysteria.Drinking Rum before 10am makes you
A PIRATE
Not an Alcoholic...!0 -
Hmmmm, MSE needs a spell checkerThe NCA says: "This warning is not intended to cause you panic but we cannot over-stress the imphoortance of taking these steps immediately.0 -
It can't be particularly problematical if the pointed-to article recommends that people run McAfee (among others) to check out the possible danger!
This isn't the Daily Mail; please don't panic...0 -
Thanks for flagging the mistake in the NCA's quote, we've now corrected this.0
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So just carry on like usual then.
I thought everybody knew not to open dodgy email attachments.
I will say the hysteria is spreading, I got asked at work if they would be ok if there computer is switched off.Have my first business premises (+4th business) 01/11/2017
Quit day job to run 3 businesses 08/02/2017
Started third business 25/06/2016
Son born 13/09/2015
Started a second business 03/08/2013
Officially the owner of my own business since 13/01/20120 -
Windows defender is free on Windows 8 (version from MS for older windows versions as well) - this should be more than fine for detecting any viruses.0
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That has always been possible, no access to my computer required, just guessing my name.Once they've done this, they can then ... send emails in your name.Eco Miser
Saving money for well over half a century0 -
GentleGiant wrote: »Windows defender is free on Windows 8 (version from MS for older windows versions as well) - this should be more than fine for detecting any viruses.
Is that the same as Microsoft security essentials?From the Plain Language Commission:
"The BPA has surely become one of the most socially dangerous organisations in the UK"0
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