Famous people used to spread viruses

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Many times viruses find the unfortunate by claiming to be pictures of famous people like Osama Bin Laden or Brittney Spears - often these virus laden e-mails promise shocking images such as "Osama Bin Laden captured!" or "Brittney Spears nude!". Of course, when you click on the attachment you get no pictures, you only get an infected computer.

So, the next time you get an e-mail purporting to contain exciting pictures it is best to delete it. If Osama Bin Laden is captured, you will see the pictures on a news site - and they will be free from viruses.