ASUS Christmas Campaign Sparks Malware Panic Among Windows Users

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By msmashDec 24, 2024, 1:00 pm193 ptsTrendingTop
ASUS computer owners have been reporting widespread alarm after a Christmas-themed banner suddenly appeared on their Windows 11 screens, accompanied by a suspicious "Christmas.exe" process in Task Manager. The promotional campaign, first reported by WindowsLatest, was delivered through ASUS' pre-installed…

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