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combatpainter Fezian05 Aug 2012 12:32 p.m. PST

They are watching me and want $200 USD so I can get my computer back.

Personal logo Doms Decals Sponsoring Member of TMP05 Aug 2012 12:37 p.m. PST

This one?

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combatpainter Fezian05 Aug 2012 1:53 p.m. PST

Pretty easy to get out.

Personal logo Doms Decals Sponsoring Member of TMP05 Aug 2012 5:47 p.m. PST

Yep – isolate it from the web connection and it's a straightforward nuke.

combatpainter Fezian05 Aug 2012 5:54 p.m. PST

Pretty spooky in that it activates your camera and it looks like FBI is recording your behavior.

Personal logo Doms Decals Sponsoring Member of TMP05 Aug 2012 6:12 p.m. PST

It doesn't – fake video, not your webcam at all. It activated my webcam, and I haven't got one…. ;-)

Whatisitgood4atwork05 Aug 2012 6:12 p.m. PST

I assume that impersonating an FBI agent is a serious offense.

combatpainter Fezian05 Aug 2012 6:55 p.m. PST

Not fake! The malware starts my camera and I am in the picture. Only fake, if I am fake. :)

pphalen06 Aug 2012 8:28 a.m. PST

I had a business associate who wanted to drive around and hack people's wifi, and then offer to sell them back their "free" porn…

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