Often known as "scareware," rogue security software is any type of program -- such as a fake antivirus scanner -- that falsely claims to be legitimate security software. In reality, the bogus software ...
According to Symantec’s comprehensive Report on Rogue Security Software, 43 million users downloaded one of 250 so-called “scareware” programs from June 2008 through June 2009. Preying on users’ fears ...
The bogus ads are everywhere. A pop-up tells you: “Your computer may be infected” and urges you to download security software that will scan your computer for ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results