Symantec Warns Of Rogue Security Software (WebProNews)

post Category: Security — sokdbot @ 7:00 pm — post Comments Off
postOctober 20, 2009

Cybercriminals are increasingly using online scare tactics to persuade users to buy rogue security software, according to a new report from Symantec. To convince users to install rogue software, cybercriminals place ads on websites that prey on users’ fears of security threats.  The ads generally include false claims such as “If this ad is flashing, your computer may be at risk or infected …

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