CALIFORNIA FIRE NEWS: Cyber alert: Cornfliker virus #2

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Cyber alert: Cornfliker virus #2

Important Message from the Cyber alert Squad

Wed Apr 1, 2009 23:57pm
169.228.15.137.56

Many of you have no doubt heard about the April Fools Day virus, aka the Cornfliker virus. Unfortunately, a lesser known virus Cornflicker #2 is also making the rounds, which results in electrons building up on the inside of computer monitors. Over time, this causes a significant loss in monitor color and contrast, and reduces the life expectancy of older monitors. Fortunately, a free screencleaner is available to remove this buildup, and, with proper maintenance, keep your monitor is tiptop shape. Click on the link below now to see the demo version.

Click here for Cornflicker #2 screen cleaner

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