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2. Scareware - Wikipedia

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   Scareware is part of a class of malicious software that includes rogue security software, ransomware and other scam software that tricks users into believing their computer is infected with a virus, then suggests that they download and pay for fake antivirus software to remove it. [2]

3. Rogue security software - Wikipedia

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   Rogue security software is a form of malicious software and internet fraud that misleads users into believing there is a virus on their computer and aims to convince them to pay for a fake malware removal tool that actually installs malware on their computer. [1] It is a form of scareware that manipulates users through fear, and a form of ...

4. The Many Faces of Malware - AOL

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   Scareware: Claims your computer has a virus, then “scares” you to pay for fake antivirus software to remove it. ... Web browsers: Exploits a browser vulnerability such as a security flaw or ...

5. MS Antivirus (malware) - Wikipedia

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   According to the FTC, the combined malware of WinFixer, WinAntivirus, DriveCleaner, ErrorSafe, and XP Antivirus has fooled over one million people into purchasing the software marketed as security products. The court also froze the assets of the companies in an effort to provide some monetary reimbursement to affected victims.

6. Searching for World Cup info? Beware scam results spreading ...

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   This malicious software, more commonly known as Scareware, fools users into believing their computers have been infected by a virus and tricks them into purchasing useless software to fix the non ...

7. From CAPTCHA to catastrophe: How fake verification pages are ...

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   Use reliable security software: Keeping your antivirus and anti-malware software up to date is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from fake CAPTCHA scams. A strong antivirus ...