I'm not the only one with this problem. A few days after I got infected, my kids' computer also got hit with a variant called "XP Security Center." And the same day my infection happened, my company's desktop services manager got a version called "Windows Defender" on his work computer.

I hope you take this as a warning. Nobody is safe anymore from malware, now that it's being professionally and competently developed. Make sure your backups are current, and spread the word to unsuspecting users that any unexpected "Security Scans" require immediate response.

This week's journal is written by a real security manager, "J.F. Rice," whose name and employer have been disguised for obvious reasons. Contact him at .

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