Thread: virus warning?

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went to google and searched for JS/download.agent and got 1,960,000 hits and the ones I looked at all said it is a "virus". I assume it has to do with Javascript. When you have Javescript enabled, you get popups, and it enables other computers to download things on your computer. but most sites with banners and adds and things that move on their web pages require you to have it enabled to view their sites. Its a way they can put things on your computer so they can track your viewing habits so they can sell info to advertisers and select which popups to put on your screen, and track your key strokes to get your passwords and things. They can get the email addresses that you type in, and send you junk mail based on your viewing habits. There's alot of things that can be done with cookies and Javascript.
But its meant to be just a way to make scrolling and flashing movement on your web pages. It can just be used and is an access point for other stuff.