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From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, for About.com

Closing Pop-Up Ads Safely

Monday December 12, 2005
You may not be aware of it, but closing a pop-up ad window by clicking on the box that says "No" or "Close" may actually be a disguised invitation to download some virus, spyware or other malware onto your computer. Don't be tricked into infecting your own system. This Quick Tip will help explain the proper way to shut down a pop-up ad safely. Don't Close That Pop-Up Window!
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