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Why does this matter? Well, it may mean that users click on these links, get infected on their Mac or Windows PC and then *forward* the link so their online buddies can also "benefit" from the sleazy footage not realising that they are helping the hackers catch more victims. :(

I made a video demonstrating how hackers are infecting Macs and PCs with these websites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4qbLKy32rI (everyone is welcome to embed the video on their blogs if they wish - the more people who are warned the better!)

Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant, Sophos
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