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McAfee tackles 'spam hijack' flaw in anti-malware code
« on: January 19, 2012, 10:56:23 AM »
A leading anti-virus software firm says a flaw in one of its programs has exposed its customers' computers to the risk of being hijacked by spammers.

McAfee said it planned to release a patch for its SaaS for Total Protection service by the end of Thursday.

The software is marketed as a "peace of mind" solution offering "complete email and web protection".


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