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Friday Fun: McAfee unveils first homeopathic antivirus software

By jdupuis on August 8, 2014.

Ah, News Biscuit. You've nailed this one. What's next? Homeopathic dishwasher detergent?

In any case, enjoy a taste but make sure you read the whole thing. It's very funny!

McAfee unveils first homeopathic antivirus software

“Our customers are increasingly demanding Anti-Virus software that has no discernible effect on the performance of their laptops and other devices” commented McAfee spokesman Mike Townes. “By providing downloads or media containing only the “memory” of the most aggressive malware, we are able to satisfy that need at a cost marginally below that of traditional methods”.

McAfee are tight-lipped on the details of exactly how their new products are generated but it is believed to rely on the “like cures like” principle that underlies much of human homeopathy......

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