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People Still Clicking On Spam, Despite Our Incessant Warnings

Share It doesn't take long for little kids to figure out that when they touch a hot stove, they get burned. For whatever reason, though, older human beings still haven't learned that clicking on spam can burn them with equal ferocity. According to a recent report from the Ipsos Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG), people are continuing to intentionally open spam e-mails and even click ...

Viagra Spam Actually Making Money Off Gullible Browsers

Everyone hates spam. We've all sat in front of our inboxes, scratching our heads in bewilderment, trying to imagine who would ever click on these "get-rich-quick" or "lose-weight-fast" links that scream for our attention and grab our elbows at every turn. One type of spam advertiser in particular, though, apparently gets a sufficient "rise" out of consumers to financially justify its existence. ...