Re:Sad... (Score 2, Interesting)

As for the browser vulnerability, nope, sorry, read TFA. It's the exact same thing as the email "virus" -- it just has Youtube links to an exe file.

Are you sure about that? I just downloaded one of the said pages that the emails link too, and looking at the source its got a massive javascript script, with what looked like to me as some exploit code. If this is the case and it is indeed an exploit allowing auto execution, then really I can't call someone stupid for falling for it, just ignorant.

With regards to the forced computer training, much like driving training people must get to drive a car, I agree, I think it would be a great idea. However, honestly I don't think its ever going to happen, so I cba to discuss it as a solution.

And I really have to say, I hate the belittling of PC ignorant people. Sure its frustrating, but generally its not because of stupidity but lack of knowledge, and an anxiety around computers.
I can relate slightly, my first day working on a till a few years back I got scammed by a couple who confused the hell out of me swapping cash & change around. They made off with roughly $10. I felt stupid at the time, but I wasn't. They had deliberately set out to swindle me, and I wasn't prepared. Most people are aware they shouldn't open .exe or weird attachments, but most people I know who aren't tech savy are constantly forwarding around links to funny videos/pictures. Very few consider following links to be a big no no.

Eh, this has turned into a rant, but all I'm saying is, people who get infected with malware, are not always idiots, just ignorant.