Scammers use BBC link

A Nigerian scam that uses the name of BBC TV programme Heir Hunters to add authenticity has been spotted. The email, which links to the show's website, claims that the recipient is being sought by the makers of the programme.
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Bots infected for 300 days
Many 'bots' - computers controlled by hackers to spread malware - remain infected for longer than first thought. Research revealed that the average infected computer is likely to be a bot for 10 months.
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