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Asprox computer virus infects key government and consumer websites Times Online
Jul 24 2008, Rob Jongschaap

Cyber-criminals have attacked key government and consumer websites, allowing them to steal the personal details of anyone browsing the sites, The Times has learnt.

Eastern European hackers are suspected of placing the Asprox virus on more than a...

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