Sophos and other vendors followed that by issuing statements downplaying the threat. Most sites now include a section on virus hoaxes, hoping to separate the hype from the real threats. I've seen the stampedes they can cause by preying on fear. Maybe it's time we put these companies on the same level as the other con artists online. Any backlash from competitors or customers has yet to persuade Kaspersky to back off her approach.
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