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Spammers launch sneak attack

Unwanted commercial e-mail is now arriving in inboxes via the unwelcome virus. Also: The fight against spam isn't all that it's cracked up to be.

CNET News staff
Spammers may be behind the latest outbreaks of computer viruses, according to a security company. Also: The fight against spam isn't all that it's cracked up to be.

Spammers may be planting viruses in your PC
An e-mail security company says junk e-mailers are using viruses to turn home computers into spam generators.
June 27, 2003

Latest Sobig variant getting bigger
The latest variant of the Sobig virus continues to spread, underscoring how mass-mailing computer viruses can still be a nuisance.
June 26, 2003

Microsoft urged to fry its own spam
The software giant recently launched an antispam campaign, but critics say the company should be more introspective if it is serious about reducing the scourge of unwanted e-mail.
June 26, 2003

Gates roasts spam
In a letter to customers, Microsoft's chairman highlights the company's campaign against unsolicited e-mail.
June 24, 2003