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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Warning: Facebook Ads for Free Windows 11 Upgrade Will Infect PCs With Malware

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Warning: Facebook Ads for Free Windows 11 Upgrade Will Infect PCs With Malware

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Scammers are preying on Windows 10 users who haven't moved to Windows 11 with ads that urge you to 'Upgrade to Win 11 Pro Today,' antivirus provider Malwarebytes reports.

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That’s terrible bait, surprised if it’s working.
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  I imagine a good number of people will fall for this. Tech illiteracy is the norm.

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