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2. MS Antivirus (malware) - Wikipedia

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   These alerts pretend to be a detection of an attack on that computer and the alert prompts the user to activate or purchase the software in order to stop the attack. More seriously it can paste a fake picture of a Blue Screen of Death over the screen and then display a fake startup image telling the user to buy the software.

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   Always keep your Microsoft Windows operating system up to date and ensure that the latest security updates are installed using the Windows Update utility. Use antivirus software to protect your computer from viruses and other malware and always keep your antivirus definitions and databases up-to-date.

4. Microsoft SmartScreen - Wikipedia

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   SmartScreen (officially called Windows SmartScreen, Windows Defender SmartScreen and SmartScreen Filter in different places) is a cloud-based anti-phishing and anti-malware component included in several Microsoft products: All versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system since Windows 8; Web browsers Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge

5. Alureon - Wikipedia

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   Microsoft subsequently modified the hotfix to prevent installation if an Alureon infection is present, [7] The malware author(s) also fixed the bug in the code. In November 2010, the press reported that the rootkit had evolved to the point that it was bypassing the mandatory kernel-mode driver signing requirement of 64-bit editions of Windows 7 .

6. Consumer Ally Scam Alert: Microsoft Is Not Calling You - AOL

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7. Go phish? Cybersecurity experts explain what phishing scams are

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   How to protect yourself from phishing scams. The FTC recommends taking a few steps to protect yourself from phishing scams: 1. Install security software on your devices.