Lawsuit alleges two men are behind Winfixer, a purported security software. Suit seeks compensation and a halt to the distribution of the program, among other remedies. Lawsuit could face hurdles in court due to Websites registered under false names or under stolen identities. Microsoft pulled no punches Wednesday when it announced the program would be available for purchase on TV. Microsoft says the software is “malware,” a shorter term for “malicious software” Lawsuit filed on behalf of Beatrice Ochoa, a mother of two who paid US$39.95 for the software.”]
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