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    cameron005 Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 18, 2012, 08:51 AM
    Is the site a real site or spam?
    I was on a website when suddenly I got redirected to a site with a photo of a police officer on. It said my computer had been blocked and that I may have broken a copy right law. It listed all the laws.

    However my computer was not blocked as when I restarted it nothing came up. However my skype camera was automtically activated and you could see me just stariing at my laptop. This really has scared me.

    S the site an actual site or is it spam as my computer was not blocked and my Skype camera was automatically activated?
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    Oct 18, 2012, 08:54 AM
    It's spam, likely done to make you buy some sort of security software that will end up being malware or use your CC info.
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    cameron005 Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 18, 2012, 10:18 AM
    Thanks for your answer :) I have now renewed my virus software with a different software company.
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    Oct 18, 2012, 10:23 AM
    God yes that is really scary and an absolute wake up call when your Skype camera is turned back on you. Especially first thing in the morning before a shower! Ugh
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    Oct 18, 2012, 11:06 AM
    Thanks for your answer I have now renewed my virus software with a different software company.
    Most of us "expert" Windows users are all using Microsoft's free AV: Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
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    Oct 18, 2012, 09:52 PM
    It's a spam website stay alert from such websites.
    Have anti-virus software program which will protect your system from web threats and other security issues.
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    Oct 19, 2012, 02:49 AM
    More fear that it down loaded a virus, I would run some cleaners to check it out
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    Oct 20, 2012, 05:07 AM
    You need to run a virus check on your computer. There is a virus out there dubbed the FBI virus. It an be pretty nasty as it is hijack ware. It attempts to lock your computer for a supposed ransome. Do not ever send money based on something out of fear. Always verify.
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