OK, this is not a pun about the Sober virus.

This is about some very sobering statistics about the extent of spyware infection on computers, as determined in studies by Webroot Software, the makers of Spy Sweeper. The report, called the State of Spyware Report, is available HERE.

Here is brief recap of what Webroot has found through its Spy Audit service:
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Is your system infected by tons of pop-ups? Bugged by an obnoxious rash of spontaneously opening windows? Is your computer feeling sluggish and fatigued? Is your computer getting a little irritable and cranky? Are you getting a little paranoid because those pop-ups seem to read your mind?

The cure has got to be an extra-strength, super-duper Pop-Up Blocker! Right?

Wrong.
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The latest variant of the Sober family of viruses is causing the bulk of all virus infections at this time, or at least it is for english and german speaking parts of the world.

It is delivered via email. The email attempts to induce the recipient to open an attachment. The message depends on the language your computer is set to use.

The inducements are as follows: Read the rest of this Post »