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February 12, 2004
More info on BuddyLinks
It might not technically be a virus (I did agree to install it) but its still underhanded to send out the advertising message without notifying me when it does it.
Spread by an instant message touting an Osama bin Laden game, a piggybacking program that gathers user information is tapping AIM buddy lists for new targets. [Steve Gillmor]
Posted by mikel at February 12, 2004 11:05 AM
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