14 DAY TRIAL // Pirated versions of the Windows Vista Ultimate edition operating system are on sale via a variety of websites for just $79.95. As the operating system has a suggested a retail price of $399.00, the marketing campaign is centered on the fact that the cut-price produces savings. But of course that taking advantage of the customer greed is just a part of a social engineering scheme.
Although in just under 5 minutes I was able to find five websites that sold Windows Vista Ultimate at just $79.95, I have not finalized a purchase. In this context, I cannot certify if these are just methods to steal credit card information or if clients actually receive a pirated copy of Vista Ultimate. But either way, this is not a transaction you want to make. No matter the case, you will not receive your money's worth, not by far.
Three of the websites I had come across were shutdown within one hour, but it is safe to assume that others will pop up just as easily. And in fact they are based on templates, so it is just a question of a changed domain name.
In the adjacent images you are able to see examples of such templates. Reports reveal that an aggressive spam campaign points to these websites. Here is the complete text of the spammed emails. While the text is the same, or at least based on a similar context promising a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate for just $79.95, the address domains they are pointing to are changed constantly:
"Dear customers and friends of DS Team, Please let us represent our new special offer you can't afford to miss. The most comprehensive edition of Windows Vista, Vista Ultimate Upgrade (DVD-ROM) is the first operating system that combines all of the advanced infrastructure features of a business-focused operating system, all of the management and efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system. For the person who wants one operating system that is great for working from home, working on the road, and for entertainment, Vista Ultimate is a no-compromise operating system that lets you have it all. Windows Vista Ultimate contains a number of new features, the most notable of which are: Windows Vista Ultimate combines all the features of a business-focused operating system, all the efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system; Remotely connect to business networks; Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption provides improved levels of protection against theft for your important business data whether you are at home, on the road, or in the office; Delivers all of the entertainment features available in Vista Home Premium; includes everything you need to enjoy the latest in digital photography, music, movies, analog TV, or even HDTV; Upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 (including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 2000) Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade (DVD-ROM) Retail Price $399.00 Our Price $79.95 You save $319.05 http://(address_blocked).com Please note, that there will be more special offers available for our constant customers. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained herein. DS Team makes no warranty expressed or implied with respect to accuracy of the information, including price, product editorials or product specifications. Product and manufacturer names are used only for the purpose of identification. We appreciate your cooperation with us and we'll be glad to see you as our clients in the future.note, that there will be more special offers available for our constant customers. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained herein. DS Team makes no warranty expressed or implied with respect to accuracy of the information, including price, product editorials or product specifications. Product and manufacturer names are used only for the purpose of identification. We appreciate your cooperation with us and we'll be glad to see you as our clients in the future. "
