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Bogus security software vendor lands in US court

Bogus security software vendor lands in US court

For a couple of years malicious software under various names including Messenger Blocker, WinAntiVirus Pro, WinAntiSpyware and System Doctor has been plaguing unsuspecting users with bogus Windows Messenger Service pop-ups. The originator of these dubious products has now landed in court in Washington State. An injunction was filed yesterday against Ron Cooke and his company Messenger Solutions LLC. It claims that the defendants have violated both the US Computer Spyware Act and the US Consumer Protection Act.

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