Monday, November 23, 2009

Millions tricked by 'scareware' - Online criminals are making millions convincing computer users to download fake anti-virus software

Millions tricked by 'scareware'

Online criminals are making millions of pounds by convincing computer users to download fake anti-virus software, internet security experts claim.

Scareware sellers use pop-up adverts deliberately designed to look legitimate, for example, using the same typefaces as Microsoft and other well-known software providers.

They appear, often when the user is switching between websites, and falsely warn that a computer's security has been compromised.

If the user then clicks on the message they are directed towards another site where they can download the fake anti-virus software they supposedly need to clean up their computer - for a fee <More>

Be Careful! I spent several hours cleaning "Windows Police" out of a computer. This is exactly how they got it...

 

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